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As RSV rates soar, get tips to protect new babies

As RSV rates soar, get tips to protect new babies

RSV can cause severe illness in premature babies and infants younger than 6 months. Jessica Morse, M.D., recommends simple tips to help protect little ones from the virus.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

December 6, 2022

Self-coiling cochlear implant could transform care for severe to profound hearing loss

Self-coiling cochlear implant could transform care for severe to profound hearing loss

A self-coiling cochlear implant could offer better outcomes for profound hearing loss. In this MedBlog, Kenneth Lee, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the technology he is developing.

Kenneth Lee, M.D., Ph.D.

August 24, 2022

Dealing with earwax: Why parents should step away from the swab

Dealing with earwax: Why parents should step away from the swab

Pediatric ENT specialist, Kenneth Lee, M.D., Ph.D., discusses earwax and kids, the dangers of cotton swabs, and how parents can safely clean tiny ears.

Kenneth Lee, M.D., Ph.D.

June 23, 2022

Why follow-up care is crucial when a newborn fails ABR hearing screening

Why follow-up care is crucial when a newborn fails ABR hearing screening

UT Southwestern and Parkland Health use ABR hearing screenings for all newborns. OAE screening is acceptable for newborns in the well-baby nursery.

Felicity Lenes-Voit, M.D.

May 25, 2021

Unlocking language for babies who are deaf or hard of hearing

Unlocking language for babies who are deaf or hard of hearing

Infancy is the prime time for language development. Kids who are deaf or hard of hearing who do not immediately share an accessible language with their parents need early, specialized care to maximize development as they grow. In this week's MedBlog, explore how early language access and intervention help kids thrive.

Rachel St. John, M.D.

April 29, 2021