October 8, 2025Volume 18, Issue 10
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery During Pregnancy Gives a Medical Student Relief
Becka Czyz suffered recurrent sinus infections from an early age, with difficulty breathing, persistent nasal drainage, and trouble sleeping. She underwent an adenoidectomy at the age of 10 but continued to struggle with head and face pain, which led to…
Aesthetic Surgery After Massive Weight Loss: Facial Plastic Surgery Team Recognized by ASJ for Best Research Paper
An article on soft-tissue facial changes after massive weight loss following medical or surgical intervention was recognized by Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum as the publication’s Best Research Paper. Its authors, who were commended by the ASJ editorial board for…
Dr. Amber Luong Extends the Department’s Global Reach at EROC 2025
Amber Luong, MD, PhD, professor and vice chair for academic affairs in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at UTHealth Houston, delivered the keynote address and other presentations at the Emirates Rhinology and Otology Conference (EROC) 2025 Global Forum held Jan. 16-18…
Dr. Ron Karni Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
Ron J. Karni, MD, chief of the Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at McGovern Medical School, has been named among the 2025 winners of the school’s Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards for outstanding faculty…
A Rare Case of Jugular Foramen Chondrosarcoma Removed in a Multidisciplinary Surgical Approach
A conduit for the internal jugular vein and three cranial nerves, the jugular foramen is a remarkably rare location for a chondrosarcoma. Only 18 cases have been reported in the English literature. When a 54-year-old man presented at UTHealth Houston…
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