A US cancer drug shortage has left patients like Tony Shepard uncertain about their treatment. "It's something scary that you don't really want to think about," Shepard told The New York Times.

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Vocal fold (or vocal cord) paralysis occurs when your vocal folds, the two bands of tissue in your larynx (voice box), stop moving. Usually, this occurs because one or both of the nerves that go to ...

None — BACKGROUND: Although the passion of Samantha Trattner's life, it was her vocal chords that were negatively impacting her health. Vocal chord dysfunction is a hidden, yet common and usually ...

Some of the most common vocal cord surgeries include medialization laryngoplasty, arytenoid adduction, and anterior glottic web formation. Vocal cord surgery is usually done to treat damage to the ...

Voice changes that linger can be easy to brush off—until they start interfering with daily life. Marisa Ryan, MD, voice specialist at University of Utah Health, discusses the causes of vocal cord ...

Vocal nodules are growths that form on the vocal folds due to overuse. They can cause a hoarse or raspy voice and affect a person’s ability to sing. Treatment often involves vocal rest and vocal ...

Maintaining vocal cord health is essential for preserving proper vocal function, particularly for individuals who rely on their voices for work or daily communication. Edie Hapner, Ph.D., George W.