by Mark Richardson | Aug 14, 2026 | Sleep
1. Hypersomnia Excessive daytime sleepiness with involuntary falling asleep. Causes: severe snoring, shift work. In children, this often manifests as hyperactivity. 2. Narcolepsy A. Definition: uncontrollable “sleep attacks” with chronic fatigue. B. Type 1 Sudden...
by Mark Richardson | Jul 9, 2026 | Sleep
1. GENERAL. 40% of adults, at some stage, suffer from insomnia and it occurs more in females than males, usually older than 40. This leads to significant daytime consequences, including decreased concentration, memory etc. A Sleep Study is contraindicated and is best...
by Mark Richardson | Jun 23, 2026 | Sleep
1. Recommended Sleep Duration Newborns: Up to 17 hours per day. Adults: Up to 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep per day. Adults (65+ years): More than 7 hours per day. Note: There are 4 stages of sleep (N1, N2, N3, and REM). These will be discussed in a later blog. 2....
by Mark Richardson | May 11, 2026 | Mouth, Nose
DEFINITION Sinusitis that originates from dental origin usually originates from the upper molar teeth extending into the maxillary sinus. It is unilateral and accounts for more than 10% for all sinusitis cases. It usually occurs in patients in the 50’s and accounts...
by Mark Richardson | Apr 9, 2026 | Ear
DEFINITION: Pain in the ear that originates outside the ear. WHY IT HAPPENS: Different parts of the head and neck send pain signals to the same nerves that supply the ear. The brain can’t tell where the signal started and often projects the pain into the ear....
