Ear, Nose, and Throat News What Is Laryngeal Cancer (Cancer Of The Larynx)? What Causes Laryngeal Cancer? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST Laryngeal cancer (cancer of the larynx) is a rare type of cancer. It can cause hoarseness of the voice and swelling of the throat. The larynx, also known as the voice box, is a tube-like structure found at the entrance of the trachea (windpipe). The lump at the front of the throat, commonly known as the Adam's apple, is the larynx. Erbitux Recognized By ASCO As A 2009 Major Cancer Advance As First SCCHN Treatment To Improve Survival In 30 Years Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has once again recognized Erbitux® (cetuximab) as one of the major clinical cancer advances of 2009. This year Erbitux was selected by ASCO for providing the first significant increase in survival for 30 years in the treatment of patients with 1st-line recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). Maney Publishing Acquires Audiology Titles From Wiley-Blackwell Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST Maney Publishing is pleased to announce the purchase of two quarterly journals from John Wiley & Sons, Ltd: Cochlear Implants International and Deafness & Education International, which together establish a decisive publishing commitment to the clinical treatment and education of the deaf. The acquisition also reflects Maney's continuing involvement and expertise in publishing for specialist societies and professional organisations. 'Escaped' Proteins Add To Hearing Loss In Elderly, University Of Florida Researchers Found Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST Age-related hearing loss is the most common sensory disorder among the elderly. But scientists are still trying to figure out what cellular processes govern or contribute to the loss. Now a University of Florida team and researchers from University of Wisconsin and three other institutions have identified a protein that is central to processes that cause oxidative damage to cells and lead to age-related hearing loss. Treatment Of Allergic Rhinitis Improves Coexisting Diseases Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 PST The treatment of allergic rhinitis is shown to improve co-existing conditions including conjunctivitis, asthma, sinusitis, otitis media with effusion (fluid in the middle ear) and sleep disorders according to an international expert at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla. |