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Dr. Erich Sturgis discusses how the HPV vaccine can help prevent oropharyngeal cancer.

Thyroid disease and cancer: What you need to know

September 23, 2016September 4, 2019Cancer, Dr. N. Eddie Liou, Head and Neck, Healthcare, Houston, Nicole Blanton, otolaryngology, thyroid disease

Over 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease — however, up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease aren’t aware of their

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Know your risk for developing head and neck cancer

July 27, 2016July 24, 2018Cancer, Dr. Vlad Sandulache, Head and Neck, head and neck cancer, Healthcare, Houston, Jeannette Sanchez, otolaryngology, World Head and Neck Cancer Day

You can never prepare yourself to hear the words, “you have cancer.” However, for some types of cancer, there are screenings you can get to

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New technology helps those with hearing loss stay connected

May 27, 2016October 7, 2016Aging, audiology, Audiology Services, Better Hearing and Speech Month, Dr. Lauren Placke, Head and Neck, Healthcare, hearing aid, hearing loss, Houston, Jeannette Sanchez, otolaryngology, Technology

In an increasingly fast-paced and technology-based world, people with hearing loss have struggled with staying connected to those around them due to hearing aids that

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What causes hearing loss?

May 20, 2016November 3, 2016Aging, audiology, Audiology Services, Better Hearing and Speech Month, Dr. Shirin Jivani, Head and Neck, Healthcare, hearing, hearing loss, Houston, otolaryngology

Suffering from hearing loss can be a painful experience for both you and your loved ones. Your first question might be, “why is this happening?”

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Tips for taking care of your hearing aid

April 20, 2016November 3, 2016Aging, audiology, Audiology Services, Baylor College of Medicine, Head and Neck, Healthcare, hearing, hearing aid, Houston, Neidre Wilson, Nicole Blanton, otolaryngology

Have you ever wondered if you are managing your hearing aid correctly? Neidre Wilson, hearing aid technician with Audiology Services at Baylor College of Medicine,

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Protect your larynx and voice

April 15, 2016October 7, 2016Felicia Carter, Head and Neck, Healthcare, Houston, Jeannette Sanchez, larynx, Nutrition and Wellness, otolaryngology, voice, World Voice Day

Throughout the course of a day, you may speak, laugh, hum, whistle, and even sing or shout. But how much do really think about your

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Occupational therapists: Committed to improving the quality of life

April 5, 2016October 7, 2016Aging, Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Helen Cohen, Head and Neck, head and neck surgery, Healthcare, Houston, Jeannette Sanchez, national occupational therapy month, occupational therapists, occupational therapy, otolaryngology

Ever wonder what exactly an occupational therapist does? Helen Cohen, Ed.D., a professor and occupational therapist in otolaryngology at Baylor College of Medicine, sheds light