HeadLines Summer 2012
David W. Eisele recently became the new Andelot Professor and Director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
photo by Keith Weller
Articles in this Issue
Cover
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This March, the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery began a new era: David W. Eisele, a former member of the department, returned to become its new Andelot Professor and Director.
Director's Column
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Spring is a time of great transitions for the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Tissue Engineering
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Tissue engineering is making great strides in many areas of medicine, including otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
Pediatrics
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Recent research suggests that for children with special needs, including those with Down syndrome or short-stature skeletal dysplasia, medical issues may extend far beyond the obvious ones.
Head and Neck Cancer
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The mouth harp could provide a low-tech but viable option to allow total laryngectomy patients to speak again.
Philanthopy
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The generous support of donors allows not only top-notch patient care but helps bring answers for tomorrow through today's research.
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Philanthropy, starting with Mr. Johns Hopkins generous gift in 1873, drives our faculty, researchers, and staff to new heights.
Hearing Loss
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Recent research suggests that hearing loss may be a risk factor for falls.
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Neurotologist Wade Chien sees patients at Hopkins but performs his research at the NIH.
Surgery
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A patient who had a large skull-base tumor has made an amazing recovery after surgery at Johns Hopkins.
Head and Neck Surgery
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A patient whose unusual tumor necessitated removal a large portion of her jaw has only small scars to show for it.
Thyroid
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A new robotic surgery allows patients' thyroids and parathyroids to be removed through the armpit.
