<![CDATA[中文无码 News]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/ <![CDATA[New Johns Hopkins Study Highlights Connections Between Multiple Sensory Defects, Health Span and Life Span in Older Adults]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/new-johns-hopkins-study-highlights-connections-between-multiple-sensory-defects-health-span-and-life-span-in-older-adults A new Johns Hopkins Medicine study, published Jan. 18 in JAMA Otolaryngology鈥揌ead and Neck Surgery, suggests that the number and severity of sensory impairments are strongly tied to decreased physical functioning and increased mortality risk. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/new-johns-hopkins-study-highlights-connections-between-multiple-sensory-defects-health-span-and-life-span-in-older-adults Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:23:00 EST <![CDATA[Could a Drug Prevent Hearing Loss from Loud Music and Aging?]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/could-a-drug-prevent-hearing-loss-from-loud-music-and-aging UCSF scientists have achieved a breakthrough in understanding what is happening in the inner ear during hearing loss, laying the groundwork for preventing deafness. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/could-a-drug-prevent-hearing-loss-from-loud-music-and-aging Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Helping Facial Paralysis Patients Regain Their Natural Smiles]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/helping-facial-paralysis-patients-regain-their-natural-smiles To help patients with facial paralysis, Mount Sinai鈥檚 Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has developed a comprehensive facial paralysis management program. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/helping-facial-paralysis-patients-regain-their-natural-smiles Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:36:00 EST <![CDATA[A Window into Complex Rhinoplasty]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/a-window-into-complex-rhinoplasty Chief of Facial Cosmetic Surgery Shaun Desai specializes in complex rhinoplasty and has performed several hundred procedures in his nine years at Johns Hopkins. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/a-window-into-complex-rhinoplasty Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Work-Life Balance 鈥楥rucial鈥 for Head and Neck Cancer Caregivers]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/work-life-balance-crucial-for-head-and-neck-cancer-caregivers Caregivers carry important responsibilities, especially those caring for patients with head and neck cancer. However, it is necessary to bring awareness to the quality-of-life caregivers have when working with nonworking patients who have head and neck cancer. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/work-life-balance-crucial-for-head-and-neck-cancer-caregivers Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:48:00 EST <![CDATA[Join Mount Sinai for the Seventh Annual Endoscopic Middle Ear Surgery Dissection CME Course]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/join-mount-sinai-for-the-seventh-annual-endoscopic-middle-ear-surgery-dissection-cme-course Course material and hands-on laboratory dissection will be appropriate for both novice and advanced endoscopic ear surgeons. For those unable to travel to New York City, this course also contains a virtual lecture component. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/join-mount-sinai-for-the-seventh-annual-endoscopic-middle-ear-surgery-dissection-cme-course Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Liquid Biopsy 鈥淩eliable and Accurate鈥 With Early Cancer Detection]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/liquid-biopsy-reliable-and-accurate-with-early-cancer-detection A specialized blood test can identify the presence of tumor cells in their earliest possible stage, is far less invasive than a traditional tissue biopsy, and can be used for both screening and surveillance. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/liquid-biopsy-reliable-and-accurate-with-early-cancer-detection Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Research Advances in Head and Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/research-advances-in-head-and-neck-surgery-at-johns-hopkins Physicians in the Johns Hopkins Division of Head and Neck Surgery are advancing clinical research in their field. The following are just a few developments taking place. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/research-advances-in-head-and-neck-surgery-at-johns-hopkins Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:47:00 EST <![CDATA[Improving Patient Care, From General Dentistry to the Most Complex Craniofacial Reconstructions]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/improving-patient-care-from-general-dentistry-to-the-most-complex-craniofacial-reconstructions Robin Yang leads the Johns Hopkins Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry through growth and change. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/improving-patient-care-from-general-dentistry-to-the-most-complex-craniofacial-reconstructions Thu, 18 May 2023 08:08:00 EST <![CDATA[UC Davis Health surgeons use FLIm imaging to detect head and neck cancer]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/1164/news/uc-davis-health-surgeons-use-flim-imaging-to-detect-head-and-neck-cancer In a study published in Head and Neck journal, a team of surgeons and scientists shared the results of testing FLIm in six patients with squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary in the head and neck. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/1164/news/uc-davis-health-surgeons-use-flim-imaging-to-detect-head-and-neck-cancer Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Center for Skull Base Surgery earns national distinction]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/1164/news/center-for-skull-base-surgery-earns-national-distinction The North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) recognized the UC Davis Center for Skull Base Surgery as a NASBS Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction. The center provides life-changing care for patients with a variety of skull base, brain, head and neck tumors. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/1164/news/center-for-skull-base-surgery-earns-national-distinction Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[$11 million investment in cell therapy to help throat cancer patients heal]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/1164/news/11-million-investment-in-cell-therapy-to-help-throat-cancer-patients-heal The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is investing more than $11 million to fund a clinical trial testing a cell therapy to help throat cancer patients heal from the devastating effects of radiation therapy. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/1164/news/11-million-investment-in-cell-therapy-to-help-throat-cancer-patients-heal Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Genetic Causes of Three Previously Unexplained Rare Diseases Identified]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/cardiology/3593/news/genetic-causes-of-three-previously-unexplained-rare-diseases-identified Mount Sinai researchers help identify previously unknown genetic causes of primary lymphedema, thoracic aortic aneurysm disease, and congenital deafness. http://www.broadcastmed.com/cardiology/3593/news/genetic-causes-of-three-previously-unexplained-rare-diseases-identified Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Quick Intervention Guide for Sudden Hearing Loss]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/quick-intervention-guide-for-sudden-hearing-loss Timely recognition of sudden sensorineural hearing loss by the initial evaluating physician affects the availability of treatment options as well as the treatment success rates. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/quick-intervention-guide-for-sudden-hearing-loss Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:54:00 EST <![CDATA[UCSF Surgeons Standardize Browlift and Hairline Surgery Using Photo Analysis]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/ucsf-surgeons-standardize-browlift-and-hairline-surgery-using-photo-analysis Facial Feminization surgery (FFS) involves numerous procedures designed to give the face a more feminine and harmonious appearance. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/ucsf-surgeons-standardize-browlift-and-hairline-surgery-using-photo-analysis Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Can Virtual Reality Help Patients Recovering From Vestibular Dysfunction?]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/can-virtual-reality-help-patients-recovering-from-vestibular-dysfunction While rehabilitation is largely helpful for patients with vestibular dysfunction, it does not always prepare them for navigating unpredictable urban environments. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/can-virtual-reality-help-patients-recovering-from-vestibular-dysfunction Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Specialty Report 2023]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery-specialty-report-2023 Eric M. Genden, MD, MHA, FACS, Professor and Chair, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, reflects on a bold year for the Department that resulted in groundbreaking research and the adoption of cutting-edge technology. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery-specialty-report-2023 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[New Therapy Could Help Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/new-therapy-could-help-patients-with-chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps Patients who present with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps typically undergo surgery or are given steroids to eliminate polyps. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/new-therapy-could-help-patients-with-chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Unveiling the Causes of Chronic Rhinosinusitis in the Upper Airways]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/unveiling-the-causes-of-chronic-rhinosinusitis-in-the-upper-airways While the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis are easy to recognize, what causes them is not yet understood. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/unveiling-the-causes-of-chronic-rhinosinusitis-in-the-upper-airways Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Endowed Research Fellowships for Students Interested in Otolaryngology]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/endowed-research-fellowships-for-students-interested-in-otolaryngology Otolaryngology residencies are increasingly in demand. The Department of Otolaryngology 鈥 Head and Neck Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offers four fellowships for third- and fourth-year medical students. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/endowed-research-fellowships-for-students-interested-in-otolaryngology Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Reducing the Need for Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy Among Patients With HPVOPSCC]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/reducing-the-need-for-adjuvant-chemoradiotherapy-among-patients-with-hpvopscc The standard of care for human papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma results in high cure rates; however, these therapies typically come with severe side effects. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/reducing-the-need-for-adjuvant-chemoradiotherapy-among-patients-with-hpvopscc Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Facial Plastic Surgery Division Revives 100-Year-Old Rhinoplasty Technique With Cutting-Edge Results]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/facial-plastic-surgery-division-revives-100-year-old-rhinoplasty-technique-with-cutting-edge-results The standard procedure for rhinoplasty has remained popular with facial plastic surgeons for more than a century, despite some of its known risks and limitations. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/facial-plastic-surgery-division-revives-100-year-old-rhinoplasty-technique-with-cutting-edge-results Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Mapping the Human Vocal Folds in High Resolution]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/mapping-the-human-vocal-folds-in-high-resolution For a number of reasons, it can be challenging to analyze problems in the human vocal folds. Now, a new high-resolution imaging technology, combined with access to fresh healthy tissue, is giving Benjamin Laitman, MD, PhD, an effective way to analyze them. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/mapping-the-human-vocal-folds-in-high-resolution Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Alumni Credit Mount Sinai鈥檚 Otolaryngology Residency Program as Fundamental to Their Success]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/alumni-credit-mount-sinai-s-otolaryngology-residency-program-as-fundamental-to-their-success During their residencies, colleagues Karen B. Zur, MD, and Ian N. Jacobs, MD, MLA, collaborated with leading experts and learned valuable leadership skills that enabled them to become experts in their field. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/alumni-credit-mount-sinai-s-otolaryngology-residency-program-as-fundamental-to-their-success Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Researcher Advances Lung and Tracheal Transplantation Using Human Pluripotent Stem Cells]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/researcher-advances-lung-and-tracheal-transplantation-using-human-pluripotent-stem-cells Ya-Wen Chen, PhD, is investigating the potential for using cells from a patient鈥檚 own body to develop tissue for trachea and lung transplantations, which could result in reduced dependency on organ donors. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/researcher-advances-lung-and-tracheal-transplantation-using-human-pluripotent-stem-cells Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[New Study Investigates 7-Tesla MRI鈥檚 Ability to Visualize Acoustic Neuromas]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/new-study-investigates-7-tesla-mri-s-ability-to-visualize-acoustic-neuromas Mount Sinai researchers are investigating the potential to create better surgical outcomes for patients with acoustic neuromas by using the most powerful imaging technology available. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/new-study-investigates-7-tesla-mri-s-ability-to-visualize-acoustic-neuromas Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Clinicians鈥 Review of Scientific Studies Underscores Links Between Climate Change and Nose and Sinus Conditions]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/clinicians-review-of-scientific-studies-underscores-links-between-climate-change-and-nose-and-sinus-conditions In a new review article, Johns Hopkins Medicine experts and collaborators across the U.S. emphasize that climate change 鈥 particularly global warming 鈥 is contributing to an increase in the rates and to greater severity of nasal and sinus diseases, such as seasonal allergies 鈥 conditions that affect 2 billion people worldwide. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/clinicians-review-of-scientific-studies-underscores-links-between-climate-change-and-nose-and-sinus-conditions Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[New Research Advances the Field of Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/new-research-advances-the-field-of-head-and-neck-endocrine-surgery Johns Hopkins physician-researchers are leading studies on scarless thyroglossal duct removals and parathyroidectomies, fighting cancer by leveraging metabolism, intraoperative monitoring to protect the recurrent laryngeal nerve, and more. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/new-research-advances-the-field-of-head-and-neck-endocrine-surgery Fri, 27 Jan 2023 06:00:00 EST <![CDATA[The Nose Knows: Study Suggests It May Be Wise to Screen For Smell Loss to Predict Frailty and Unhealthy Aging]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/the-nose-knows-study-suggests-it-may-be-wise-to-screen-for-smell-loss-to-predict-frailty-and-unhealthy-aging In a study using data from nearly 1,200 older adults, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have added to a growing body of evidence that loss of the sense of smell is a predictive marker for an increased risk of frailty as people age. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/the-nose-knows-study-suggests-it-may-be-wise-to-screen-for-smell-loss-to-predict-frailty-and-unhealthy-aging Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:26:00 EST <![CDATA[Research and Clinical Advances in Laryngology at Johns Hopkins]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/research-and-clinical-advances-in-laryngology-at-johns-hopkins Physician-researchers in the Division of Laryngology advance clinical research and practice 鈥 leading studies on retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction, gender-affirming voice care and more. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/research-and-clinical-advances-in-laryngology-at-johns-hopkins Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:31:00 EST <![CDATA[Program That Trains Community Health Workers to Deliver Hearing Care Shows Success Among Low-Income Older Adults]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/program-that-trains-community-health-workers-to-deliver-hearing-care-shows-success-among-low-income-older-adults A first-in-kind program that trains trusted older adult community health workers to fit and deliver low-cost hearing technology to peers with hearing loss significantly improved communication function among participants, according to the results of a randomized clinical trial led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/program-that-trains-community-health-workers-to-deliver-hearing-care-shows-success-among-low-income-older-adults Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:53:00 EST <![CDATA[Migraine Sufferers Are Prone to BPPV at an Earlier Age, Study Finds]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/migraine-sufferers-are-prone-to-bppv-at-an-earlier-age-study-finds Migraine predisposes individuals to developing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) earlier in life than those without migraine, according to a UCSF study. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/migraine-sufferers-are-prone-to-bppv-at-an-earlier-age-study-finds Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Research and Practice Advances in Pediatric Otolaryngology鈥揌ead and Neck Surgery]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/research-and-practice-advances-in-pediatric-otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery Johns Hopkins researchers are studying otolaryngology-related surgery for patients with achondroplasia, how COVID-19 affects infant hearing screening and more. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/research-and-practice-advances-in-pediatric-otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:05:00 EST <![CDATA[The First Patient-Centered Sialadenitis Assessment Tool]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/the-first-patient-centered-sialadenitis-assessment-tool A new standardized measure of symptoms associated with salivary duct obstruction was recently developed by researchers, including UCSF otolaryngologists Jolie Chang, MD, FACS, and William R. Ryan, MD, FACS, and UCSF medical student Arushi Gulati. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/the-first-patient-centered-sialadenitis-assessment-tool Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[A Radical Shift in the Communication Paradigm in Head and Neck Frozen Section Analysis: Intraoperative Three-Dimensional Specimen Scanning]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/a-radical-shift-in-the-communication-paradigm-in-head-and-neck-frozen-section-analysis-intraoperative-three-dimensional-specimen-scanning We describe a new method of intraoperative communication of margin mapping results for head and neck cancer specimens. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/a-radical-shift-in-the-communication-paradigm-in-head-and-neck-frozen-section-analysis-intraoperative-three-dimensional-specimen-scanning Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Rhinology Research Thrives at Johns Hopkins]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/rhinology-research-thrives-at-johns-hopkins Faculty members investigate the connection between loss of smell and frailty with age; how a molecule from nasal polyps destroys certain immune cells; new treatments for olfactory neuroblastoma; and more. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/rhinology-research-thrives-at-johns-hopkins Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:08:00 EST <![CDATA[Research Advances in Otology at Johns Hopkins and Beyond]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/research-advances-in-otology-at-johns-hopkins-and-beyond Johns Hopkins researchers innovate treatment for superior canal dehiscence, help develop nanoparticles to treat hearing loss, and more. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/research-advances-in-otology-at-johns-hopkins-and-beyond Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:20:00 EST <![CDATA[How does removing the voice box affect the sense of smell?]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/1164/news/how-does-removing-the-voice-box-affect-the-sense-of-smell A new study by UC Davis Health researchers assessed the quality of life of patients who had their voice box removed. It showed that 60% experienced moderate to severe changes to their sense of smell, even two years after the operation. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/1164/news/how-does-removing-the-voice-box-affect-the-sense-of-smell Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:07:00 EST <![CDATA[Treatment Options for Acoustic Neuromas, a Common Brain Tumor]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/treatment-options-for-acoustic-neuromas-a-common-brain-tumor George Wanna, MD, Executive Vice Chair of Otolaryngology 鈥 Head and Neck Surgery and Chief of the Division of Otology-Neurotology, has performed approximately 1,000 procedures to treat these unusual tumors and improve the quality of life of his patients. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/treatment-options-for-acoustic-neuromas-a-common-brain-tumor Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:00:00 EST <![CDATA[New Tinnitus Research Focused on Neural Networks Shows Promise for Precision Treatment]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/new-tinnitus-research-focused-on-neural-networks-shows-promise-for-precision-treatment Using advanced neuroimaging, UCSF researchers are exploring the root causes of tinnitus and developing novel treatments for this potentially debilitating condition, which affects more than 50 million Americans. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/new-tinnitus-research-focused-on-neural-networks-shows-promise-for-precision-treatment Mon, 06 Jun 2022 01:00:00 EST <![CDATA[A Year of Record-Breaking Research in the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology鈥揌ead and Neck Surgery ]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/a-year-of-record-breaking-research-in-the-johns-hopkins-department-of-otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery In 2021, the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology鈥揌ead and Neck Surgery was awarded more NIH funding than any peer department in the country and garnered more citations of its research than ever before. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/a-year-of-record-breaking-research-in-the-johns-hopkins-department-of-otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery Thu, 05 May 2022 15:33:00 EST <![CDATA[2021 Year in Review: Leading the Way in Clinical Care and Research in the Department of Otolaryngology鈥揌ead and Neck Surgery]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/2021-year-in-review-leading-the-way-in-clinical-care-and-research-in-the-department-of-otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery The department launched a new center for facial schwannomas, achieved national recognition for the treatment of skull base tumors, and introduced cutting-edge treatments for small papillary thyroid cancer and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP). http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/5225/news/2021-year-in-review-leading-the-way-in-clinical-care-and-research-in-the-department-of-otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery Thu, 05 May 2022 15:23:00 EST <![CDATA[Custom Cochlear Implant Programming Shows Promise for Improving Music Perception ]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/custom-cochlear-implant-programming-shows-promise-for-improving-music-perception A new clinical trial underway at UCSF, High-Resolution CT-Guided Cochlear Implant Programming, aims to improve speech and music perception for cochlear implant (CI) users. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/custom-cochlear-implant-programming-shows-promise-for-improving-music-perception Mon, 25 Apr 2022 01:00:00 EST <![CDATA[3D Facial Analysis Shows Biologic Basis for Gender-Affirming Surgery ]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/3d-facial-analysis-shows-biologic-basis-for-gender-affirming-surgery In order to validate surgical decisions for gender-affirming facial surgery, researchers from the UC San Francisco and the University of Calgary set out to quantify the effect of sex on adult facial size and shape through an analysis of three-dimensional (3D) facial surface images. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/3d-facial-analysis-shows-biologic-basis-for-gender-affirming-surgery Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Novel Technique Improves Skin Color Match in Facial Reconstruction ]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/novel-technique-improves-skin-color-match-in-facial-reconstruction A new procedure developed by UCSF facial plastic surgeons provides patients undergoing microvascular facial reconstruction with a more accurate skin color match than was previously possible. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/novel-technique-improves-skin-color-match-in-facial-reconstruction Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:00:00 EST <![CDATA[New Laryngopharyngeal Sensitivity Test Could Transform Patient Care]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/new-laryngopharyngeal-sensitivity-test-could-transform-patient-care UCSF researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind technique to objectively evaluate laryngopharyngeal sensation. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/8161/news/new-laryngopharyngeal-sensitivity-test-could-transform-patient-care Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Assessing the Link between Endocrine Disruptors and Thyroid Cancer]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/assessing-the-link-between-endocrine-disruptors-and-thyroid-cancer Past exposure to Agent Orange鈥攖he highly destructive defoliant widely used during the Vietnam War鈥攎ay be associated with more aggressive thyroid cancer. In a first-of-its-kind retrospective study in partnership with the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Maaike van Gerwen, MD, PhD, is investigating this connection. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/assessing-the-link-between-endocrine-disruptors-and-thyroid-cancer Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:56:00 EST <![CDATA[Guided by the Light: Using 5-ALA to Resect Head and Neck Tumors]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/guided-by-the-light-using-5-ala-to-resect-head-and-neck-tumors Tumors of the head and neck are located in anatomical areas that contain many structures that are vital to quality of life. To aid in removal of the malignancies, Alfred M.C. Iloreta, Jr., MD, has utilized 5-aminolevulinic acid鈥攁 naturally occurring substance that, when administered at a high dose and exposed to specific wavelengths of light, converts into a porphyrin and glows. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/guided-by-the-light-using-5-ala-to-resect-head-and-neck-tumors Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:47:00 EST <![CDATA[Using Liquid Biopsy for Early Cancer Detection]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/using-liquid-biopsy-for-early-cancer-detection This specialized blood test can identify the presence of tumor cells in their earliest possible stage; is far less invasive than a traditional tissue biopsy; and can be used for both screening and surveillance. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/using-liquid-biopsy-for-early-cancer-detection Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:40:00 EST <![CDATA[Preserving the Voice of Laryngeal Chondrosarcoma Patients]]> http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/preserving-the-voice-of-laryngeal-chondrosarcoma-patients For decades, physicians have performed total laryngectomies on patients with laryngeal chondrosarcoma. Though life-saving, this standard of care procedure adversely impacted their ability to speak, breathe, and swallow. http://www.broadcastmed.com/otolaryngology/3593/news/preserving-the-voice-of-laryngeal-chondrosarcoma-patients Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:33:00 EST