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Cochlear Implant Method Allows Local Man to Remain Awake During Surgery
After decades of hearing loss, Dick Schreck got a cochlear implant at UH using local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia, a method used at only a few centers in the country.
Cochlear Implant Gives Woman Back Her Independence
When hearing loss compounded Patricia Clifton’s ability to communicate as she had already been diagnosed with a vocal cord issue., she turned to University Hospitals otologist, Sarah Mowry, MD, who performed cochlear implant surgery.
A Question About a Sore Throat Leads to a Cancer Diagnosis
At an appointment for a routine checkup, Levestor Johnson mentioned his throat had been feeling sore and scratchy lately after his doctor asked him if he had any questions or concerns.
Woman Receives Treatment to Improve Hearing Loss Caused by Tumors
Registered nurse Amy Haslage’s hearing improves after treatment for neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2), a disorder in which tumors grow on both auditory nerves.
Surgery Opens Airway For a Man Sluggish From Severe Sleep Apnea
After 10 years of struggling for restorative rest following a diagnosis of sleep apnea, Colin Vivolo began a search for better answers and a new doctor. Research brought him to UH.
Ear Tubes Provide Relief for Toddler's Recurrent Ear Infections
Ear infections are a prevalent ailment among young children and the most common cause of trips to the pediatrician. Kiara Herbert knew the symptoms all too well. Her daughter, Rodmicka, battled ongoing ear problems from the time she was born.
Expert Removal of Benign Brain Tumor Spares Bride her Signature Smile
ICU nurse Aly Bobulsky was able to walk down the aisle at her wedding thanks to the University Hospitals surgeons who removed a 4-centimeter brain tumor.
Watch as a Teenage Girl Hears for First Time
Maggie Gleason received an auditory brainstem implant at University Hospitals. Witness the joy on the 14-year-old face when she hears for the first time.