West Point woman finds her sister May 9, 2007
In March 1942, the medical records show Marlene underwent a tonsillectomy. In 1943, she was adopted by a couple from Dodge the same people, she says, who had come into her hospital room the year before. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Surgeons develop bloodless procedure May 6, 2007
The days of a bloody tonsillectomy are over. So say Bernard Weinstock and Randall Michel, two Vandenberg Village-based ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeons, who are medical pioneers in the use of a new instrument that is a step ahead of the old scalpel cuttings of yore. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Partisan vote sends civil justice reform bill to House floor Apr 13, 2007
Joe White, a practicing attorney, questioned the impact the measure s cap on non-economic damages will have on a young boy who suffered brain damage due to a botched tonsillectomy. He said experts estimate it will cost 15 million to provided needed care during the boy s lifetime. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Law would force girls to tell family before abortion Feb 23, 2007
Leland Lesher wrote on February 22, 2007 6:27 PM:"I see a whole bunch of Universalist Unitarian ministers setting up shop to "counsel" these young girls instead of their own pastors, youth ministers or parents. I agree with Mr. Froehlich, permission is required for ear piercing but not for an operation? Oh, that's right, if it is a tumor, tonsillectomy or appendectomy, there is required parental participation and consent for the medical procedure.". Add your own comments. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
She blinded me with science Feb 9, 2007
Musing we really made an impression on your mind with the tonsillectomy huh. lol I wonder what type of science is involved in why men are turned on by women not having tonsils. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Video | Story Feb 7, 2007
His older sister was severely disabled from a routine tonsillectomy, and his younger sister is headed to college this fall. The neighborhood is pockmarked by old furniture and broken down cars. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Few kids cured after sleep apnea surgery Jan 31, 2007
We should not assume that all children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for obstructive sleep apnea will be cured, senior investigator Dr. David Gozal told Reuters Health. Only a small percentage will. (MSNBC -- Health)
State cuts health care program Jan 29, 2007
Blocker has been diagnosed with chronic strep throat, an illness her doctor said can be cured with a tonsillectomy. The problem is she can no longer afford the surgery. (The State News, MI)
Wet rag, Vicks healed the sick Jan 23, 2007
(I was behind in that race at the age of 5 when I had my first tonsillectomy. I was so lucky that mine grew back and had to be removed a second time. (Benton Courier, AR)
Body Parts: Tonsils: Helpful, troublesome guardians Jan 14, 2007
That's when the surgeon gets called in and tonsils go, a procedure called a tonsillectomy ... As for the evidence of tonsillectomy effectiveness, it all depends. (North County Times)
Lindsay Lohan is full of baloney Jan 8, 2007
I can't wait for the 'emergency tonsillectomy' to mask her latest alcohol poisoning case. yawns. (Monsters and Critics.com)