Patients with voice problems caused by a paralyzed vocal fold now have more options when considering surgery to restore their voices. Results of a multi-center clinical trial published in the Oct.

The vocal folds, more commonly known as vocal cords, are small and flexible flaps of tissue located inside the larynx, better known as the “voice box.” These delicate, multilayered structures assist ...

The study of vocal fold biomechanics and modelling has increasingly become central to understanding the complex interplay between tissue structure, mechanical properties, and phonatory function.

The Department of Otolaryngology researchers are actively pursuing state-of-the-art research within their fields of interest. Drexel has become recognized as a world leader in diagnosis and treatment ...

Vibrating tissue that hums in tune with normal, human vocal cords has been grown in a lab for the first time. The bioengineered tissue opens a route to developing new therapies for people who have ...

Washington, D. C. May 25, 2016 -- Teaching is an occupation with a high risk of developing vocal problems -- teachers have more than twice the voice problems than people in other professions, as the ...

Dr. Simon McBride examines Anthony Morgan’s vocal cords in A User’s Guide to the Voice. (Markham Street Films) Our voices are unique to each of us and tell others a lot about who we are and how we're ...

Losing your voice, or feeling hoarse, can stem from more than just a cold. Environmental toxins like air pollution, acid ...

Vocal fatigue is a common complaint among teachers and one of the most debilitating conditions that can lead to vocal damage. The typical symptoms include hoarseness, vocal tiredness, muscle pains and ...