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Department of Otolaryngology makes history with new cochlear implant milestone
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The University of Minnesota Department of Otolaryngology Opens New High-Tech Temporal Bone Lab
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Families Impacted by Cleft Lip and Palate Find Hope with a Dedicated M Health Fairview Care Team
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Leading the Way: What Female Facial Plastic Surgeons Want the Next Generation to Know
Researchers conducted a thematic analysis of qualitative responses from a group of senior female surgeons who hold national and institutional leadership positions, including residency program...
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From CSF leak to new life: Bridget's story
Back in April of 2024, Bridget Douthard began to realize her everyday life was far from “normal.” At work, she found herself battling daily headaches and a constant, severe runny nose, symptoms that...
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Restored through rhinology: Oscar's story
Each evening for the past 18 years, Oscar Chavez ended his day with martial arts, a passion that helped him decompress after long, demanding workdays. As a father balancing the joyful chaos of family...
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Two U of M Department of Otolaryngology Research Publications Featured Among The Laryngoscope's Top 10 Articles of 2024
The University of Minnesota Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is proud to announce that two research publications were named among The Laryngoscope's Top 10 Articles...
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MN State Fair Offers Perfect Opportunity to Conduct Scientific Research
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Meet Dr. Jeffrey Mella
The Hilger Face Center is beyond excited to welcome the newest member of our surgical team, Dr. Jeffrey Mella! What excites you most about joining the Hilger Face Center team?...
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That ringing in your ears you can't shake? There's a name for it.
If you often experience a ringing in your ears or hear sounds that no one else can, you're not alone. According to the U.S. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders,...
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SONIC Lab - Advancing Tinnitus Treatment through Bimodal Neuromodulation
The SONIC Lab has pioneered groundbreaking animal studies demonstrating that neural beamforming (mSync), leveraging just two sensory inputs—sound and body stimulation—can induce significant...
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A Story of Triumph Over Oral Cancer
In May 2023, Kraig Ketola was working as a salesman for a chemical supply company, raising two kids with his wife Lisa and enjoying being an avid outdoorsman, when he received the life-altering news...
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Cleft Care Coordinator Supports Kids and Families Through Every Stage of Their Journey
When a child is diagnosed with cleft lip and/or palate, families have a lot of questions. Ahna Logan, RN, is here for them with answers. Logan works with families as a care coordinator in the M...
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