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Policywise

When access to hearing help isn’t equal

April 4, 2025 healthcare disparities,  hearing,  hearing healthcare,  otolaryngologist,  pediatrics

As a pediatric otolaryngologist, I’ll never forget the 7-year-old who arrived at our clinic after years without proper hearing intervention. Despite clear signs of hearing

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From The Labs

Hear this – researchers are mapping the cells that tune in to sound

February 11, 2025 auditory brainstem,  auditory disorders,  cochlear nucleus,  hearing,  Research,  sound

The findings challenge long-standing principles of hearing processing in the brain and offer fresh avenues for therapeutic exploration.

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Momentum

Headed to a festival or outdoor event soon? Here is what you should know

April 29, 2024 Allergies,  footwear,  hearing,  hydration

Baylor physicians share general tips on footwear, hydration, allergies and heat protection for outdoor events.

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Momentum

Tips to maintain hearing and vocal care for musicians

June 8, 2021 Healthcare,  hearing,  Molly Chiu,  otolaryngology

Baylor College of Medicine speech and hearing experts share tips for a safe performance.

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Throwback Thursday: Running for a cause

September 29, 2016 Alzheimer's,  BCM Wellness 5k,  Community,  Events,  hearing,  History,  Houston,  Nicole Blanton,  Student Life,  Susan G. Komen Houston,  Throwback Thursday

Getting a great workout is always easier when you’re with a buddy. Contributing to a worthwhile cause can also help with fitness motivation. Check out

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Momentum

What causes hearing loss?

May 20, 2016 Aging,  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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Momentum

Strategies for effective listening and communication

May 6, 2016 Aging,  audiology,  Audiology Services,  Better Hearing and Speech Month,  communication,  Dr. Shirin Jivani,  Healthcare,  hearing,  hearing loss,  Houston,  otolaryngology

Hearing loss can be debilitating to an individual’s ability to communicate. It can impact everyday life and cause feelings of loneliness, isolation and frustration, specifically

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Momentum

Tips for taking care of your hearing aid

April 20, 2016 Aging,  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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Momentum

Bad classroom behavior? Examine vision, hearing for your student

January 27, 2015 Dr. James Bray,  Family and community medicine,  Healthcare,  hearing,  pediatrics,  vision

Have a student acting out in school? Hearing or vision problems could be driving their behavior.

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Momentum

Apps, technology help patients with hearing loss

January 13, 2015 audiology,  Audiology Services,  Baylor C,  Dr. Ross Tonini,  Healthcare,  hearing,  hearing aid,  Houston,  Julia Parsons,  otolaryngology,  Technology

What started as a small device to help World War II combat veterans with hearing loss has evolved into a widely used hearing aid to

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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