The larynx is an organ in the neck associated with swallowing and sound (voice) production. The larynx is located at the point where incoming air (inspirational air) is directed to the trachea leading to the lungs, and where incoming food is routed...

n. A voice quality characterized by persistent raising of the larynx during speech; such speech often sounds rather strained and is always characterized by an elevated pitch unless steps are taken to compensate for this. Cf. lowered-larynx...

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The larynx (plural larynges), colloquially known as the voicebox, is an organ in the neck of mammals involved in protection of the trachea and sound production. The larynx houses the vocal folds, and is situated just below where the tract of the pharynx...

Objectives The objective was to review the presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of patients with laryngeal liposarcoma (LLS). A case is reported, and a retrospective review of the English-language literature is presented. Methods: All published cases of LLS with adequate histopathologic documentation and...

ABSTRACT Sarcomas constitute fewer than 1 % of the head and neck cancers. They represent less than 1 % of laryngeal cancers. Primary angiosarcoma of the larynx is an extremely rare malignancy. The available literature on this medical oddity is in the form...

A hospital has closed its neonatal and pediatrics intensive care units to new admissions after a potentially fatal bacterium sickened seven children, including an infant who may have died from the infection, officials said.White Memorial Medical Center shut down the neonatal unit on Dec. 4...

A hospital has closed its neonatal and pediatrics intensive care units to new admissions after a potentially fatal bacterium sickened seven children, including an infant who may have died from the infection, officials said.White Memorial Medical Center shut down the neonatal unit Dec. 4 following...