Richard Troy

Medical Blogger committed to accuracy, I am passionate about delivering my readers critical insights into the medical field. Former paramedic, instructor and medical school student. You can read more about me in the dedicated section of the website.

Ear pinned back surgery (Pinnaplasty or Otoplasty) for protruding ears

April 13, 2021 / By Richard Troy / Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Ear pinning is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the appearance of ears that stick out. It is also known as pinnaplasty, ear setback, or as otoplasty, although the latter is a general term that refers to any surgical procedure that changes the shape or the position of the ears, not just for cosmetic reasons […]

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Daily low dose aspirin therapy (81 mg baby aspirin)

March 25, 2021 / By Richard Troy / Cardiology, Drugs & Supplements

Aspirin is the brand name of an acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) OTC medication produced by Bayer and commonly used to treat pain, fever and inflammation. It belongs to a class of drugs known as NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and besides its commonly known effect against inflammation, aspirin is also a blood thinner belonging to the class

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