The Creation of a Sustainable Otolaryngology Department in Malawi.

There is a significant lack of surgeons in the developing world. Malawi Africa is one of the poorest and medically underserved countries in the World, with surgical care particularly lacking. Providing surgical services has numerous barriers, such as availability of well-trained surgeons, infrastructure, continuity of care, and access to care.

The use of honey in cochlear implant associated wounds in pediatric patients.

Introduction: The use of honey in wound care is becoming more common due to the proven benefit in all three phases of wound healing, as well as the antibacterial and antibiofilm properties. We present our experience using TheraHoney gel, a medical grade honey, for the successful treatment of cochlear implant associated skin breakdown.

Objective: To describe the role of TheraHoney gel in the management of cutaneous infection and ulceration associated with cochlear implants.