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Thanks To Our Dedicated Staff
Congratulations to central scheduling coordinator Vanessa Briggs for completing ten years of employment with Richmond ENT. Billing and surgical coordinator Vicky Yates and nurse practitioner Becky Andrews have also worked with Dr. Armstrong for more than ten years. We appreciate their hard work and dedication. We invite you to assist us in thanking our staff.
Disturbed Sleep From Sleep Apnea Linked With Decreased Memory Consolidation, Study Finds (via Huffington Post)
Having disturbed sleep — common among people with sleep apnea — could be doing your memory a disservice, a new study suggests. Read the Full Article on huffingtonpost.com
Lunch & Learn
Topic: Discover the link between hearing loss and diabetes! When: Wednesday April 11th at Noon Please join us on Wednesday, April 11th at noon for a FREE “Lunch and Learn” seminar to learn more about the link between hearing loss and diabetes and whether or not it affects you. Lunch will be provided and space…
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HPV Changes the Face of Head/Neck Cancer (via The Oncology Report)
Just a few years ago, tobacco and alcohol use were presumed to be the main causes of head and neck cancers. Evidence of oropharyngeal cancer associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) first appeared about 10 years ago, but it wasn’t until 2010, with the publication of 2 papers showing far greater survival among HPV-positive patients with…
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“Hearing loss affects more people than you think” by Michael Armstrong (via KevinMD.com)
Despite remarkable changes in technology, only 20% of patients who could benefit from hearing aids actually wear them. Reasons vary, but include a lack of awareness among patients and physicians, fear of stigmatization, and failure to recognize the immense value of hearing aids on social life and productivity. Read the Full Article on KevinMD.com
Snoring, mouth-breathing tots more likely to develop behavioral problems (via CBS)
Snoring has been tied to many health problems in adults, including obesity, sleep apnea, and a higher risk for heart disease. But according to a new study, snoring may also be problematic for kids’ mental health. Read the Full Article on CBS
Surgery for Henrico mother shot in the face (via NBC 12)
RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – NBC12 has uncovered a story of violence, survival and now moving on. Earlier this month, we brought you the first interview with the Henrico mother shot in the face by her husband. Wednesday, only we were inside the operating room as a plastic surgeon donated his time to perform a free, life-changing…
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Adele’s Famous Throat Doctor Made Tonight’s Soaring Return Possible (via CBS)
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — It was an amazing performance that got the Grammy audience on their feet. Adele, who last year couldn’t sing — or talk — for months due to a vocal chord hemorrhage — she likened it to a black eye in her throat — sang publicly tonight and got a standing O…
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VIDEO: Dr. Armstrong on CBS 6 “Virginia This Morning”
Michael Armstrong, M.D., Richmond ENT & Julie Bragg, Community Outreach Director, Stony Point Surgery Center, discuss the numerous outpatient procedures offered for both adults and children, including a focus on Balloon Dilation.
Virginia This Morning – Interview
Check out Dr. Armstrong on “Virginia This Morning” on Tuesday, November 22nd between 9am-10am where he will be interviewed on the topic of Balloon Sinus Dilation. If you miss the broadcast, the segment will be put on the CBS 6 website later in the day. We’ll also be posting the video to our Facebook Wall…
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