David Haynes
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January 26, 2021
Rare tumor disguised as benign
A rare tumor that causes facial weakness was found masquerading as a more common benign facial tumor. -
December 2, 2020
New bone anchored hearing implant enhances patient’s life
Although Elisabeth Mouw, 23, knew she would benefit from having a bone-anchored hearing implant, she put off getting one for several years. Aside from being concerned about the aesthetic of wearing an external hearing device, she was worried it would interfere with her ability to play sports. -
September 10, 2020
Global recommendations for cochlear implants outlined
More than 432 million adults across the globe live with a disabling hearing loss, but of those who are candidates for cochlear implants, only 4-5% receive one. -
January 9, 2020
Same-day cochlear implant surgeries reduce travel burden, wait times
VUMC is testing an optimized cochlear implant delivery model that offers patients hearing tests, radiologic scans, surgical consultation, device selection and outpatient surgery all on the day of their initial visit. -
June 26, 2019
International conference explores best practices for vestibular schwannoma
Last week, the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center co-hosted the 8th Quadrennial Internal Conference on Vestibular Schwannoma and Other CPA (cerebellopontine angle) Tumors in partnership with Mayo Clinic. -
February 28, 2019
Precision health talk
Stanford University School of Medicine’s Lloyd Minor, MD, center, spoke about health care in the era of precision medicine during his recent Flexner Discovery Lecture. -
August 23, 2018
Study explores risk factors for acoustic neuroma growth
Surgeons face a delicate proposition when treating acoustic neuromas, benign tumors on the nerve that affect hearing and balance. Removing small tumors through surgery and radiation can cause complications such as the loss of hearing, when the tumors may not grow and impact quality of life for years. But not removing them can allow them to grow and be more difficult to remove and pose even greater risks.