Stanford Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery Department
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In Spotlight
KQED: Dr. Stankovic on Why Effective Hearing Aids Still Go Unused
The KQED article discusses why, despite clear benefits and advances in technology, many people with hearing loss still avoid wearing hearing aids due to factors like discomfort, stigma, and cost. It features insights from experts including Dr. Konstantina Stankovic, who explains the biology of hearing loss and highlights that this widespread condition often goes untreated even though aids can improve quality of life.
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Rhinology Division work in the ARISE State of Clinical AI Report 2026
Stanford Rhinology’s work on automated machine learning and detection of sinonasal tumor transformation chosen as one of the very select group of studies recognized in the ARISE State of Clinical AI Report 2026 - a synthesis by leading experts of “the most significant developments, evidence, and emerging challenges in clinical AI”.
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Another successful surgical mission in Cambodia
In partnership with Smile Cambodia and Northwest Medical Volunteers, Stanford OHNS completed another successful surgical mission in Phnom Penh, Cambodia! The mission involved the screening of 133 patients and 51 operations performed, 22 of them being microtia cases.
Click the button below to take a look at the mission’s recap video.
Dr. Michael Chang was interviewed by NBC Bay Area
Dr. Chang was interviewed by NBC Bay Area to share about the Stanford Rhinology Division’s latest study and the implications of AI in healthcare!
Stanford Researchers Harness AI to Track Rare Cancer
Stanford researchers are using AI to help monitor a rare cancer by analyzing endoscopic images after treatment, showing strong accuracy in detecting radiation-related damage and potential to improve post-treatment care as the technology is refined.
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SNE Seminars 25-26
Development of inner ear gene therapy as a treatment for hearing loss and dizziness
Wade Chien, PhD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Friday, February 13, 2026, 2:00pm-3:30pm, Li Ka Shing Center – LK120 or Zoom
Inner ear gene therapy is a rapidly growing field of research investigation. Currently, several clinical trials are ongoing to test the safety and efficacy of inner ear gene therapy for a specific form of hereditary hearing loss. In this talk, we will discuss the progress that has been made in the field of inner ear gene therapy. We will also address several challenges that still remain in order to translate inner ear gene therapy as an effective treatment for other types of hearing loss.
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