Study finds links between low levels of lead exposure and strep throat in children
Even low levels of lead exposure can increase the risk of strep throat in children, according to new research from the University at Buffalo.
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Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases: News and Research on Laryngeal Diseases
MeSH tree: C09.400
Voice disorder may be an early sign of dementia, study suggests
Those experiencing worsening voice quality—in pitch, clarity, volume, reduced vocal range or other voice disorders—and no hearing loss may be at 58% greater risk of cognitive impairment or dementia than those who are not ...
Sep 4, 2026
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A virus without a vaccine or treatment is hitting California. What you need to know
A respiratory virus that doesn't have a vaccine or a specific treatment regimen is spreading in some parts of California—but there's no need to sound the alarm just yet, public health officials say.
Mar 5, 2026
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Lesser-known virus rises in Northern California: What is human metapneumovirus?
It's not COVID-19 or the flu, but a respiratory virus has been hammering Northern California cities, including Sacramento and Davis, testing shows. WastewaterSCAN data shows "high concentrations" of human metapneumovirus, ...
Mar 4, 2026
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New imaging technique could transform precision of vocal fold injection procedures
Researchers at Stanford University, in collaboration with scientists at the German Cancer Institute, have shown for the first time that shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging can be used to visualize injectable filler materials ...
Feb 23, 2026
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Tiny 3D printer reconstructs tissues during vocal cord surgery
After vocal cord surgery, many patients develop stiff vocal folds that impact their ability to speak. Hydrogels can help prevent this by promoting healing, but delivering hydrogels to the vocal cords is difficult.
Oct 29, 2025
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New injectable gel shows promise as voice loss treatment
McGill University researchers have engineered a new hydrogel that shows early promise as a treatment for people with vocal cord injuries.
Oct 12, 2025
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Study reveals how menopause impacts women's voices, and why it matters
A new University of South Florida study published in Menopause highlights a largely overlooked health issue: voice changes that many women experience during menopause, often triggered by falling levels of estrogen and progesterone.
Sep 10, 2025
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Researcher uses AI tool to diagnose throat cancers via the human voice
Even before he trained as an otolaryngologist, researcher Anthony Law understood that all of us are natural voice scientists with the intuitive power to hear people's voices and know something's wrong. "When I got COVID in ...
Jun 17, 2025
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What causes RFK Jr.'s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has attracted a lot of attention for his raspy voice, which results from a neurological voice disorder called spasmodic dysphonia.
May 1, 2025
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