by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Jul 27, 2022 | General
The thyroid is a little, butterfly-shaped (sort of) gland located at the front of the throat toward the base of the neck. However, for such a small gland, problems with the thyroid can really upset the rest of the body. The Butterfly Effect The thyroid is responsible...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Oct 20, 2021 | General
Music can do wondrous things. It can evoke emotions, stimulate the imagination, support concentration, and importantly, fill awkward silences in conversation. If you’ve ever relaxed after a rough day with some calming tunes, or found yourself a little...
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by Todd C. Morehouse, D.O. | Dec 18, 2018 | General
The fall and winter months are prime times during the year for flu and sinus infections. Five to twenty percent of the US population gets the flu virus each year while 30 million Americans get sinus infections. The problem is that both diseases have similar symptoms...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Aug 28, 2017 | General, Sense of Smell
It could be said that some of the greatest joys in life are experienced through the sense of smell: the salty ocean, a rose, a newborn baby and for some the “new car” smell. But what exactly is the sense of smell and why do we have it? Here is some...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | May 18, 2017 | ENT: Ear, General
Cotton swabs are sending thousands of children to emergency rooms across the country. NBC news and other media reported recently that the problem has increased to the point where about 34 children a day are injured by Q-tips. And amazingly, about two-thirds of them...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Apr 21, 2017 | Allergies, General, Pediatric ENT
All allergy medications are not created equal, especially when it comes to children. Children should only take children’s allergy medication, not a small dose of adult allergy medication – unless directed by a physician. Children have different tolerances for...
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