Dr. Chang Quoted in the Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal on 3/15/13 published a story on how voice therapy and vocal surgery can dramatically improve a person's vocal quality... seemingly taking years away from how you sound. In this story, Dr. Chang was quoted a few times and even included a patient he has treated successfully with voice surgery to restore his voice. In regards to how aging can create muscle atrophy and bowing resulting in: "It creates a breathy, raspy voice," says Christopher Y. C…

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Same Doctor Visit, Double The Cost

On August 26, 2012, the Wall Street Journal published a story describing a situation whereby a patient who sees a physician employed by a hospital essentially pays double out-of-pocket what they would have paid for the same exact office visit with a physician NOT employed by the hospital. I actually wrote about this situation in January 21, 2012. Beyond what the Wall Street Journal reported, what's going on? Assuming all things equal whereby a private practice physician and a ho…

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WSJ: Ear Candles Are Hazardous To Your Ears!

The Wall Street Journal published a story on 2/18/2010 and the hazards of using ear candles to remove earwax. In the story titled " FDA: That Wax in Your Ear Shouldn’t Be a Burning Candle ," the FDA states that: "Consumers should steer clear of ear candles — hollow cones that are about 10 inches long and made from a fabric tube soaked in beeswax, paraffin, or a mixture of the two.” In fact, the FDA has seized some ear candles and sent warning letters to three big manufacture…

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WSJ Article on Sleep Disorders Including Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The WSJ published a story on June 9, 2009 on sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea or OSA for short. Read the story here . Read more about OSA here .

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