Spotlighting Mass Eye and Ear’s Social Work Department
In the face of physical illness, it’s crucial to also recognize mental health needs of patients. Mass Eye and Ear’s Social Work Department is committed to helping ...
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The Economic Toll of Sleep Disorders
Mass Eye and Ear researchers have found that sleep disorders like sleep apnea can significantly impact the wages and overall health care costs of individuals ...
Eye Care and Seasonal Allergies
The arrival of spring brings warmer weather and longer days. But the change in season also brings tree, grass and ragweed pollen—widespread allergens that can ...
Is it Allergies or a Sinus Infection?
Congestion, sneezing and a runny nose can be signs of allergies or illness. With allergy season here, Focus spoke with ear, nose and throat expert ...
Rethinking the Therapeutic Approach for Disorders Like Tinnitus
Neuroscientist Daniel Polley, PhD, offers a unique perspective on ways scientists could approach therapies for untreatable sensory disorders like tinnitus or hyperacusis. Neuroscience research is in ...
How Loud is Too Loud?
Hearing loss is on the rise in young people and good habits should start at an early age. Cher Zhao, MD, spoke with Focus on ...
Uncovering What’s Behind Tinnitus
Growing evidence is supporting the belief that “hidden hearing loss”, a type of inner ear nerve damage, may contribute to tinnitus, a potentially debilitating hearing ...
Saving Arpita’s Eye
Mass Eye and Ear oculoplastic surgeon Michael K. Yoon, MD, was part of a team of doctors within the Mass General Brigham system who helped ...
Cancer Couldn’t Tackle Brandon Bolden
Former New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden was treated at Mass Eye and Ear in 2018 for mucoepidermoid carcinoma. He kept his battle private ...
Women Ophthalmologists at Mass Eye and Ear: Celebrating Our History and Future
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Focus is recognizing the women of Mass Eye and Ear—both past and present. These amazing women have discovered life-changing ...
Women of Otolaryngology: Celebrating the History and Future of Women at Mass Eye and Ear
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Focus is recognizing the women of Mass Eye and Ear—both past and present. At Mass Eye and Ear, women ...
When to Visit the Mass Eye and Ear Emergency Department
Did you know Mass Eye and Ear has an emergency department available 24/7 for any eye, ear, nose and throat (ENT) emergencies? Focus spoke with ...
