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, ...
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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, ...
5 Tips to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Now more than ever, it’s important to take care of yourself and get the medical care you need. Protecting your eyesight is no different. In ...
What Babies See in Their First Stages of Life: 7 Questions with a Vision Expert
A question often on the minds of parents in a baby’s first weeks and months of life is, “what can my baby actually see?” While ...
Keep Your Eye Exam Appointments During COVID-19 to Avoid Risk of Lost Eyesight
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected U.S. healthcare in ways never seen before. One unfortunate result is that people have delayed medical care. As a ...
Don’t Let COVID-19 Delay Screening for Head and Neck Cancer
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected U.S. health care in ways never seen before. One unfortunate result is that people have delayed medical care for ...
Back-to-School Tips for Children with Hearing Loss and Low Vision to Help Navigate the Return to School During COVID-19
Both students and teachers alike are working to adapt to what will be a very different look and feel to the academic year due to ...
Is My Baby Hearing Normally? Commonly Asked Questions with a Pediatric Hearing Expert
Many new parents find themselves questioning their child’s growth and development, particularly in regards to hearing and speaking. Focus spoke with Dr. Michael S. Cohen, ...
Is Singing in a Choir Safe During COVID-19? A Voice Expert Explains the Risk
Many industries are navigating the stress and aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, and performance arts has taken a devastating hit. According to a national panel ...
Virtual Doctor Visits 101: 5 Frequently Asked Questions
Across the globe, people are continuing to adjust their lifestyles due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the changes many patients are experiencing is meeting ...
Is Sudden Hearing Loss an Emergency?
When someone suddenly loses his or her hearing, it’s hard to know what to do or when to get help. Ear specialist Steven Rauch, MD ...
