8/9/2016 0 Comments The AMA Journal of EthicsA graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Dr. William B. Clark is a specialist in ear, nose, and throat treatment. Currently, Dr. William B. Clark serves as a doctor at ENT Associates of Northwest Florida and is a member of the American Medical Association (AMA). The AMA was founded in 1847 with the goal of fostering improved public health and physician-client relations. In addition, the organization works to advance the science of medicine through research and education. To this end, the AMA publishes a number of scholarly journals, including the AMA Journal of Ethics. A MEDLINE-indexed ethics journal, the AMA Journal of Ethics was founded in 1999. The journal, which is free of advertisements and free of charge, supports the association's belief that ethical education for physicians is crucial to the overall public good. The Journal of Ethics is published monthly and features a different theme in each issue, along with original writing and expert commentary. Topics featured in recent journal editions include conflicts of interest, technology, and patient quality of life. For additional information on the journal and other AMA publications, visit www.ama-assn.org.
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2/11/2016 0 Comments Anatomy of the EarFor 25 years, Dr. William B. Clark has cared for patients at ENT Associates of Northwest Florida. Dr. William B. Clark comes to his work with an in-depth knowledge of the ear, nose, and throat and their related disorders. The human ear is made up of three primary parts. The outer ear, or pinna, consists of textured cartilage and skin, which together form a structure that channels sound into the tympanic membrane. More commonly known as the eardrum, the tympanic membrane transforms the incoming sound waves into vibrations. Beyond the tympanic membrane lies the tympanic cavity, also called the middle ear. Lined by mucous membranes and filled with air, it conducts vibrations through to the inner ear. There, a spiral-shaped structure known as the cochlea translates the incoming vibrations into nerve signals that it then sends to the brain for interpretation. The semicircular canals of the inner ear also have the capacity to communicate with the brain, and they use this ability to send information about head position and balance that in turn helps the brain to orient the body in space. Head and neck surgeon Dr. William B. Clark, of ENT Associates of Northwest Florida, provides diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders. Supported by more than 23 years of experience, Dr. William B. Clark has built an in-depth knowledge of ear tubes and other treatments for ear infection.
Although most children experience ear infections occasionally during their early years, some are prone to so many such infections that they are at risk of secondary hearing loss or speech delay. For these children, ear tubes can help to both prevent infections and more effectively clear those that do develop. The tube works by enabling air to flow between the middle ear and the air outside the body, which in turn prevents the middle ear vacuum that can draw infection from the nose. Effective in easing fluid-induced hearing loss by functioning as a drain, an ear tube drains pus from an infected ear as well. It may also serve as a conduit for medication, as it provides a channel through which a caregiver can introduce drops. The tube may remain in the ear for six months to a year or may be secured for long-term use, depending on the patient's needs. |
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