Tag: Ear – Nose – Throat

Cause of ‘brain freeze’ a bit of a mystery, but not to worry

sarah JonasFeature Expert

You’re eating or drinking something frozen, like a snow cone, ice cream, or ice pops – probably a bit too eagerly – and you get one of those sudden-onset, painful headaches known as “brain freeze.” Man, does it hurt, but usually not for long, and it’s not harmful, according to an expert at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Former UTSW Otolaryngology Chair recognized for pioneering cochlear implant contributions

sarah JonasAnnouncement

Peter Roland, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been honored by the American Cochlear Implant Alliance with its 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award for his groundbreaking work in advancing the use and benefits of cochlear implants (CI).