National Nurses Week: Interview with Joyce Phelan, BSN, RN
For National Nurses Week 2021, which takes place May 6-12, we are proud to highlight some of our amazing nurses at Mass Eye and Ear. ...
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Why Are My Allergies Getting Worse?
Allergy patients have reported worsening symptoms that last longer than the usual allergy season. Amanda Dilger, MD, a member of the Comprehensive Otolaryngology and Facial ...
I Think I Have Vertigo. What Should I Do Next?
Sudden dizziness and vertigo symptoms can cause fear and confusion the first time they occur. Navigating the health care system to get the proper diagnosis ...
Music to Patients’ Ears – New Therapy Program at Mass Eye and Ear
Music Therapy uses evidence-based music interventions to address the goals of patients of all ages and their family members while in a medical setting. Patients ...
Understanding Pediatric Glaucoma: Seven Questions with Dr. Daniel Vu
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide, affecting an estimated 60 million people. Glaucoma is less common in children, but diagnosing and treating the ...
Facial Fillers for Patients with Facial Paralysis
While facial fillers are widely known as cosmetic products, they are offered at Mass Eye and Ear to help treat patients with facial paralysis. Focus ...
Unforeseen Airway Complications Increasing After Surviving COVID-19
A number of patients who received ventilator support while hospitalized with COVID-19 have developed issues in their airways and vocal cords that, if left untreated, ...
New Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment Offers Hope for Patients with Severe Cases
Thyroid eye disease can be extremely disfiguring for some patients. Traditionally, there was little that could be done to reverse these changes in and around ...
New Procedure Uses Ultrasound-Guided Heat to Shrink Thyroid Nodules
Radiofrequency ablation clinic is a joint program, launched by the Thyroid and Parathyroid Endocrine Surgery Division and Department of Radiology at Mass Eye and Ear, ...
A Super Bowl Surprise for One Mass Eye and Ear Frontline Worker
Falah on the field with Pat Patriot before Super Bowl LV. One healthcare hero at Mass Eye and Ear got a super-sized surprise: an unexpected trip ...
Is Too Much Screen Time Bad For Your Eyes?
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in screen time for both adults and children. Between remote work and school, and few opportunities to ...
Sialendoscopy, a Modern In-Office Option for Salivary Gland Conditions
A cutting-edge procedure, called sialendoscopy, offers an alternative to surgery for non-cancerous issues affecting the salivary glands, such as stones and other obstructions. Last month, ...
