New Research First to Link Sinus Inflammation with Brain Changes
In a new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery on April 8, 2021, researchers have identified certain cognitive
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Mount Sinai Surgeons Perform First Human Tracheal Transplant Surgery
Historic case launches Mount Sinai’s Tracheal Transplant Program for treating patients worldwide, including those with severe intubation damage after COVID-19
Read moreThroat 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
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Illuminating Cells May Help Surgeons Remove Vestibular Schwannomas
Research by scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has shown that sodium fluorescein, a sodium salt and organic fluorescent dye that makes vestibular schwannoma tumors glow neon green, may help surgeons improve the safety and outcomes of an otherwise complicated brain surgery.
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Woman Regains Hearing in Left Ear After 50 Years Thanks to Innovative Implant
DETROIT (December 23, 2020) – This holiday season, Angela Holland will enjoy the gift of hearing from her left ear again. After 50 years of single-sided deafness caused by a disease known as cholesteatoma, new hearing technology implanted by Henry Ford Health System surgeon Kristen Angster, M.D. will allow Holland to ring in the season and truly enjoy the sounds of the holidays.
Read moreHearing Loss and High Blood Sugar Linked to Poorer Learning and Memory among Older Latinos
Researchers report that hearing loss and high blood sugar are associated with poor cognitive performance among middle-aged and older Latinos.
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Head and Neck Injuries Make Up Nearly 28% of All Electric Scooter Accident Injuries
DETROIT (October 12, 2020) – A Henry Ford Health System physician is sounding the alarm on the rising number of injuries caused from riding electric scooters, calling it a growing public health concern.In a study of e-scooter injuries, Kathleen Yaremchuk, M.D., chair of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, says a review of emergency visits in the last three years shows e-scooter injuries have increased significantly with many of them related to head and neck injuries.
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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.
Read moreDr. Thomas Balkany Receives First Noel L. Cohen Award from the American Neurotology Society
Thomas Balkany, M.D., Hotchkiss professor and chair emeritus of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is the first recipient of the annual Noel L. Cohen Award from the American Neurotology Society (ANS). Dr. Balkany was recognized during ANS’s Annual Meeting on September 11.
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Study Adds To Evidence That Odor-Sensing Cells In The Nose Are The Key Entry Point For Sars Cov-2
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine, experimenting with a small number of human cell samples, report that the “hook” of cells used by SARS-CoV-2 to latch onto and infect cells is up to 700 times more prevalent in the olfactory supporting cells lining the inside of the upper part of the nose than in the lining cells of the rest of the nose and windpipe that leads to the lungs. These supporting cells are necessary for the function/development of odor-sensing cells. The findings, from a preliminary study of cells lining both the nose and trachea, could advance the search for the best target for topical or local antiviral drugs to treat COVID-19, and offers further clues into why people with the virus sometimes lose their sense of smell.
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Dr. Kathleen Yaremchuk Recognized with Trailblazer Award
DETROIT – Kathleen Yaremchuk, M.D., chair of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Henry Ford Health System, was announced as the 2020 Helen F. Krause, MD Trailblazer Award recipient by Women In Otolaryngology (WIO).The announcement was published in the August issue of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery magazine.
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Story Tips From Johns Hopkins Experts on COVID-19
It seems there will never be enough “thank-yous” for the incredible doctors, nurses, technicians and support staff members who are working around the clock to help patients who have COVID-19, the dangerous coronavirus disease. Their dedication, determination and spirit enable Johns Hopkins to deliver the promise of medicine.
As the mother of a 2-year-old, with responsibilities that sometimes require escorting COVID-19 patients at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Safety and Security Officer, SPO, Lolita Moore says she takes the necessary steps to protect herself and her family against the virus and prays daily. “I like that I can still be out helping people during the pandemic,” she says.
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Loss of Smell Associated with Milder Clinical Course in COVID-19
Researchers at UC San Diego Health report in newly published findings that olfactory impairment suggests the resulting COVID-19 disease is more likely to be mild to moderate, a potential early indicator that could help health care providers determine which patients may require hospitalization.
Read moreSound Can Directly Affect Balance and Lead to Risk of Falling
Mount Sinai research highlights the need for more hearing checks among groups at high risk for falls
Read moreWhat you need to know about sinus infections
As the fall months approach, the potential for seasonal allergies, runny noses and sinus infections increases.
Read moreMount 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
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