More articles about: Ear, Nose & Throat

Michigan Medicine research illuminates the mechanisms through which humans can pick out and focus on single sounds in noisy environments.

University of Michigan Health’s Ann Arbor adult hospitals were ranked best in Michigan and in the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings for 2025-2026.

Children who contracted a viral infection known as congenital cytomegalovirus in utero may be nearly two and half times more likely to be diagnosed with autism, a study suggests.

As researchers explored potential reasons behind racial disparities in treatment outcomes for children with severe sleep apnea, they were expecting to find the answer in socioeconomic factors. But they were surprised to learn that when one risk factor – obesity – was taken out of the equation, race was no longer associated with worse post-surgery outcomes for obstructive sleep apnea.

Tinnitus, the ringing, buzzing or hissing sound of silence, impacts 15% of adults in the United States have tinnitus. A recent study from researchers at the University of Michigan’s Kresge Hearing Research Institute suggests relief may be possible with treatment.

Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing.

Audiology expert provides insights on the new FDA regulation.

Tonsillectomy pain is often treated with opioids, but leftovers can be a risk factor for misuse or abuse. Reducing the default prescription size in hospital computer systems could help right-size pain control.

An audiologist’s advice on how best to avoid preventable hearing loss.

Michigan Medicine researchers investigating the role of neuropeptide Y in auditory function identified the first distinct class of “inhibitory neurons” in the inferior colliculus (IC) in mice, inspiring future research.

The top 5% of prescribers account for half of opioid prescriptions and high risk prescriptions to children and young adults.

Audiologists can help with more than your hearing; they can also help with better speech and balance for children and adults.

Michigan Medicine experts share how their work is contributing to gender-affirming and other forms of equitable health care for the LGBTQ+ community.

Hearing loss often goes undetected, but many adults over 50 haven’t been screened or tested for hearing problems.

Through a field clinic, a Michigan Medicine team brings hearing health services to an Amish community.