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What Causes Hearing Loss as We Age?

Why does hearing loss get worse as we age? Age-related hearing loss is common among older adults. According to the…

USC Music Professor Beats Head and Neck Cancer

While Richard Smith was helping his sister move back to their hometown in Oregon, he felt a twinge in his…

Why Do I Have So Much Earwax?

A buildup of earwax can not only be embarrassing but also can cause more health problems. Here’s how to deal…

Cochlear Implants Key for Early Intervention

The devices boost skill development for infants with hearing loss and severe developmental delays more than hearing aids, new research…

Cultural Awareness Informs Nasal Cancer Detection

Sudden hearing loss brought Danny Kwok to Keck Medicine of USC's Arcadia clinic, where an otolaryngologist's deep knowledge of his…

Wearing Hearing Aids May Extend Lives

Our CEO talks about innovative research being done at Keck Medicine, such as a recent groundbreaking study on hearing aid…

Identifying a Lower Mortality Risk for Regular Hearing Aid Users

A new study by researchers with Keck Medicine of USC identified a 24% lower risk of death for hearing-loss participants…

Cochlear Implant Returns Patient’s Hearing

A California grandfather can hear again thanks to an updated rule — and a Keck Medicine audiologist’s bold idea. Paul…

Why Do I Need Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy helps a broad range of conditions, including cognitive and swallowing disorders. What comes to mind when you hear…

Robotic Assistance Can Improve Cochlear Implant Outcomes

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains how robotics are improving cochlear implant results for patients. Thanks to robotic assistance,…

5 Important Questions to Ask an Acoustic Neuroma Specialist

Acoustic neuromas are the second most common tumor inside the head. Also known as vestibular schwannomas, acoustic neuromas originate from the…