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 ...
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Hope for a Return to Normalcy Arrives with First COVID-19 Vaccines at Mass Eye and Ear
This week marked a new beginning and historic moment for Mass Eye and Ear in the fight against COVID-19. After nearly a year working tirelessly ...
Celebrating Bold Science, Life-Changing Cures and its Enduring Impact at Mass Eye and Ear
This fall, hundreds of patients and friends gathered virtually for the 11th Annual Sense-ation! Gala to celebrate the successful conclusion of Mass Eye and Ear’s ...
Studies Identify New Predictors of Vestibular Schwannoma Patient Outcomes
Two new studies may shed light on how patients with vestibular schwannoma (also known as acoustic neuroma), a type of intracranial tumor, may fare with ...
Researching a Medication to Treat Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Preliminary findings from Konstantina M. Stankovic, MD, PhD, director of the Division of Otology and Neurotology at Mass Eye and Ear, and Albert Edge, PhD, ...
Scientists Move Step Closer to Hidden Hearing Loss Test
Researchers have identified two biomarkers for measuring our ability to follow conversations in noisy environments, an early sign of hearing loss Hidden hearing loss is one ...
Recognition after COVID-19 Recovery
In April, Mass. Eye and Ear transformed the 10th floor inpatient unit into an acute medical unit to care for COVID-19-positive patients who were transferred ...
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 ...
What Can Help with Sleepless Nights Caused by COVID-19?
During this unprecedented public health crisis, COVID-19 concerns and the resulting impact from the pandemic have been causing anxiety for many, and for some, leading ...
Are Contact Lenses Safe to Wear During COVID-19?
Suspicions are arising that contact lenses may raise risk for COVID-19 transmission. Amy C. Watts, OD, director of the Optometry and Contact Lens Service at ...
