A Baby’s First Hearing Test — A Marathon Ahead
Technology to screen newborn babies for deafness has inspired Meagan to lace up her sneakers for the Boston Marathon in support of Massachusetts Eye and Ear.
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Making Gene Therapy History
There's now an FDA-approved gene therapy drug for inherited blindness. Meet the first patient in the United States to receive it, Jack Hogan, and his care team from Mass. Eye and Ear.
Smile On
Six years ago, a brutal attack left Melissa Dohme Hill near death — and impaired her beautiful smile. In this guest post on Focus, she beams with gratitude for her physician, who brought a smile back to her paralyzed face.
5 Ways Untreated Sleep Apnea Can Wreck Your Health
Are you just snoring, or is it a sign of sleep apnea? The latter may put you at risk for more than just a lousy night’s sleep.
Overcoming Hair Loss
When Brenda Mottram began losing her hair to female pattern baldness, she turned to Mass. Eye and Ear for life-changing hair restoration surgery.
CRISPR “Trick” May Advance Treatments for Inherited Diseases
This “CRISPR trick,” developed by Dr. Qin Liu’s lab at Mass. Eye and Ear, may advance new treatments for inherited diseases — including retinitis pigmentosa.
Neither Old Nor Rude: Don’t Let Stigma Keep You From Hearing
A hearing aid doesn't mean that you're old, and wearing headphones designed to help you hear does not make you rude. Mass. Eye and Ear Audiology Director, Dr. Kevin Franck, sheds like on the many hearing devices that can keep you hearing well into the future.
Object Stuck in Your Child’s Ear, Nose or Throat? Now What?
Kids sometimes put foreign objects up their noses and in their ears and throats. Pediatric ENT specialist Dr. Jennifer Setlur has some advice to keep your little ones safe (and to keep you calm) when this happens.
Could Statins Treat Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
A small clinical trial at Mass. Eye and Ear showed that some patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) improved when taking high doses of statins, a common drug to lower cholesterol.
Blindness of the Brain: Explaining CVI
The leading cause of vision loss at birth, cortical (cerebral) visual impairment (CVI) is blindness related to the brain – not the eyes.
Regaining Independence Through Low Vision Rehab
A non-cancerous brain tumor brought Mary Bolger irreversible (and uncorrectable) vision loss. Through vision rehabilitation, Mary has regained her independence.
5 Ways to Avoid Slips and Falls this Winter
Freezing temperatures and snowy sidewalks put everyone at risk for falls, but for the elderly, these tumbles are especially dangerous. Mass. Eye and Ear balance and dizziness specialist Dr. Steven Rauch offers some tips to stay upright on a slippery winter day.
