Gauri Mankekar

Assistant Professor

Department of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.

Latest Contribution

Novel wax solvent

6 October 2017 | | Cerumen removal, Cerumenolytic, Topical earwax removal

This paper describes an open label, prospective study undertaken by the authors to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of a novel topical wax solvent. This new product has a dual action using a bicarbonate system to disrupt the esters and...

Increased intensity of treatment: intensity does not improve outcomes

6 October 2017 | | dose, frequency, intensity, language impairment, treatment

There is a paucity of reports regarding the intensity and appropriate duration of treatment required to improve the language abilities of children with language impairment. This study used direct measures such as the time spent on language, the frequency, number...

Are imaging studies necessary in uncomplicated headaches?

1 September 2017 | | Brain tumor, Choosing wisely, Ethics, Headache, Neurosurgery, Rationing, Value

Over-imaging is one of the banes of modern medicine. One may argue that in this litigious atmosphere it is safer to get an MRI done rather than not. Despite the recommendations of the American Headache Society and the American College...