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Tag: ENT
NIH Funds Miller School Researcher’s Novel Work to Develop Gene Therapy for Hearing Loss-related Usher Syndrome
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has awarded Xue Zhong Liu, M.D., Ph.D., Marian and Walter Hotchkiss Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, a five-year, $3.5 million R01 research grant to develop a precision medicine approach to treat hearing loss (HL) in Usher syndrome (USH).
Novel study investigates cell therapy to treat swallowing disorders
Researchers have launched a groundbreaking study utilizing autologous muscle derived progenitor cells to increase tongue strength for patients struggling with difficulty swallowing, many of whom are cancer survivors.
U.S. News & World Report Again Names University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Among Nation’s Best Hospitals for 2022-2023
Announcement of annual hospital ranking from US News & World Report, which recognized University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center as a Best Hospital for 2022-2023. UH Cleveland Medical Center ranked in four of 15 adult specialties, and is ranked third among all hospitals in Ohio.
Nationally known expert on facial paralysis available re: Ramsay Hunt syndrome
On Friday, Justin Bieber announced that he has Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a rare condition that has paralyzed half his face. Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a painful rash around the ear, on the face, or on the mouth and occurs when…
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Selected for National NF2 Tumor Clinical Trial
A University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researcher is hoping an innovative multicenter clinical trial will lead to new therapies for neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a devastating disease causing multiple types of tumors involving the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Ranked #1 Nationally for Ear, Nose, and Throat Care by U.S. News & World Report
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has been recognized as the number one center for ear, nose, and throat care by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Hospitals listing. MSK has been consistently ranked among the top two cancer centers in the country for over 30 years.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Recognized as One of the Best Hospitals for Cancer Care by U.S. News & World Report for the 32nd Year in a Row; Ranked #1 Nationally for Ear, Nose, and Throat Care
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has been recognized as the number two hospital for cancer care in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Hospitals listing. Since these prestigious rankings were established more than 30 years ago, MSK has consistently ranked among the top two cancer hospitals in the country.
UC San Diego Health Ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report
UC San Diego Health, the region’s only academic health system, is ranked #1 in San Diego and #5 in California, placing it among the nation’s best hospitals, according to the 2021-2022 U.S. News & World Report survey. UC San Diego Health was ranked in the top 50 in 10 specialties.
University of Miami Hearing Professionals Present Latest Research at American Cochlear Implant Alliance Conference
From the impact of COVID-19 on parents, to speech differences between English- and Spanish-learners, and advanced ear surgery techniques, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine hearing professionals presented their latest studies at CI2021, the annual conference of the American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance, from April 28 to May 1.
Genetic Changes in Head and Neck Cancer, Immunotherapy Resistance Identified
A multi-institutional team of researchers, led by UC San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center, has identified both the genetic abnormalities that drive pre-cancer cells into becoming an invasive type of head and neck cancer and patients who are least likely to respond to immunotherapy.
Throat pain is a commonly experienced. From smoking to a viral infection, throat pain can be low-risk or severe, depending on its cause. Mina Le, M.D., ENT, explains throat pain in more detail.
Throat Pain Explained with Mina Le, M.D. Throat pain is a commonly experienced annoyance, and the origins of the pain are wide-ranging. From smoking to a viral infection, throat pain can be low-risk or severe, depending on its cause. We…
Henry Ford Physician Leads Consensus to Bring Global Awareness to a Common but Underrecognized Condition
DETROIT – Henry Ford physician, John Craig, M.D., is leading an international research effort to improve the multidisciplinary collaboration between otolaryngologists and dental providers around the globe when it comes to diagnosing odontogenic sinusitis (ODS).ODS is an infectious condition of the paranasal sinuses that can occur from either dental infection or dental procedures involving the upper jaw.
New NIH Grant Supports Innovative Approach to Cochlear Implant Surgery
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine was awarded a new five-year, $2 million grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) for “Application of Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia for Hearing Conservation During Cochlear Implant Surgeries.” It follows a pilot grant from the CTSI, a small business innovation grant from the National Institutes of Health, and industry funding to Dr. Suhrud Rajguru, Ph.D., associate professor at the Miller School of Medicine in biomedical engineering and otolaryngology, and his laboratory.
Patients Need Education About What Tinnitus is and How to Manage it
According to a study by University of Miami researchers published in the Journal of Communication in Healthcare, there are no consistently applied best practices in how to educate patients about what tinnitus is and options for management.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Opens Center for Advanced Skull Base Surgery
Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently opened the Center for Advanced Skull Base Surgery, providing treatment for adults and children with tumors and other abnormalities of the cranial base.
Saharan dust: Cause for concern?
A significant area of Saharan Dust is reportedly moving towards the Gulf of Mexico and could potentially arrive next week. How will that impact people? Two otolaryngologists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham say that there could be an…
Henry Ford Medical Group Names New Chair of Board of Governors
Kathleen Yaremchuk, M.D., chair of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Henry Ford Health System, will begin a two-year term as chair of Henry Ford Medical Group’s Board of Governors, making her the first female physician in its history to serve in this role. Henry Ford Medical Group, founded in 1915, is one of the foremost group practices in the nation, comprising 1,900 physicians and researchers across 40 specialties.
Mount Sinai Ranked Among the Top in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report
The Hospital was ranked No. 14 nationally, up four spots from last year. Eight departments within the Hospital were ranked among the top 20 nationally in their specialties, up from five last year