Summer 2010
Articles in this Issue
Cover
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Lloyd Minor's penchant for promoting and eliciting excellence is perfectly suited to his new role as provost of The Johns Hopkins University.
Director's Column
Listening Center
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Early surgery for children with hearing loss takes advantage of the time when they're most able to develop voice and hearing skills.
Head and Neck Surgery
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Minimally invasive surgery allows smaller incisions in highly visible head and neck areas.
Sinus Center
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There is help for people whose sinus infections take on a life of their own.
Vestibular Health
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When the the ear's vestibular system goes awry—a problem more prevalent than previously thought—people may be at increased risk for taking a tumble.
Research
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Best known for launching cancer of the cervix, human papilloma virus is also implicated in an increasing number of head and neck tumors, and Johns Hopkins is on the leading edge of research and treatment.
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Researchers Paul Fuchs and Elisabeth Glowatzki are gaining insights into the neurochemistry of hearing that could one day lead to cures for some forms of deafness.
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By probing mutations for clues about how cells become cancerous, Johns Hopkins researchers hope to set the stage for targeted molecular testing and focused treatments.
Process Improvement
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How the outpatient clinic for Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery unclogged logistical bottlenecks and cut patients’ wait times.
Philanthropy
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How getting the right treatment for her sinusitis prompted one patient and her husband to support her physicians' research.
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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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The leadership baton may have been passed, but the passion to advance the mission of Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery remains unchanged.

