TORS-L: Transoral Robotic Surgery with CO2 Laser Offers Greater Precision for Surgeons and De-intensification of Adjuvant Therapies for Patients
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has recently emerged as an alternative to comprehensive chemoradiation in the treatment of mucosal aerodigestive tract malignancies. In a presentation made last fall to the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, otolaryngologist Ron J. Karni,…
UTHealth Audiology Offers Widex Zen Therapy for Tinnitus Management
Tinnitus can’t be cured, but patients with the condition can reduce its impact on their lives through device-driven habituation therapy. A new rehabilitation program at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and UTHealth Audiology provides comprehensive evaluation of the disorder and an…
MicroSeismic, Inc. Gives Pediatric Patients the Gift of Hearing
A $50,000 gift from MicroSeismic, Inc. will help the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at UTHealth Medical School and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital provide hearing aids to underprivileged pediatric patients in the greater Houston area. “The medical cost of hearing aids starts…
Is Ear Candling a Waste of Time?
Michael Byrd, MD (assistant professor) discusses “ear candling” on Fox 26.
Advanced Technology and a Strong Focus on Convenience Improve the Patient Experience
Located on the 27th floor of the Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza, the UTHealth Department of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery offers patients an outstanding view that overlooks Rice University, Hermann Park and the Houston skyline. With the addition of new technology…
Free Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screenings to be Offered on April 24
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and UTHealth are offering free oral, head and neck cancer screenings on April 24. The screening will be at the Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza in Houston.
Cancers of the Head and Neck
Dr. Ron Karni talks about an event next week to help you spot the symptoms of head and neck cancer. Dr. Karni is a UTHealth ear, nose and throat specialist affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. More info
Four-Year-Old Houston Girl Hears Clearly For First Time
It’s a moment that’s been four years in the making. A local girl with severe hearing loss clearly hears her mother’s voice for the first time.
Memorial Hermann Gives Children Free Hearing Aids
A $50,000 donation helped the hospital give the hearing aids to more than two dozen children who needed them.
MicroSeismic, Inc. Gives Pediatric Patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital the Gift of Hearing This New Year
January 7, 2014 Thanks to a generous $50,000 gift, MicroSeismic, Inc. will help Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and the department of Otorhinolaryngology at UTHealth Medical School provide hearing aids to a number of underprivileged pediatric patients in the greater Houston…