Duke and El Centro Hispano Partner to Advance Head and Neck Cancer Awareness
LIDERES, a community health initiative developed by Duke medical students with support from Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences (HNS&CS) faculty, was featured at El Centro Hispano’s 3rd Annual Community Health Worker Forum on September 6, 2025.
Department supports Tools4Schools
Team members from across the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communications Sciences (HNS&CS) joined Tools4Schools on September 6, 2025.
Global Study Finds Highest Rates of Hearing Loss in Countries with Lowest Hearing Aid Use
A new international study reveals a mismatch between hearing loss and hearing aid use across countries—highlighting a gap in global hearing health care.
Researcher Appointed Associate Professor with Tenure
Dennis Onyeka Frank-Ito, PhD, has been appointed Associate Professor with Tenure in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, effective October 1, 2025.
Study Identifies Factors That May Influence Cancer Survivors’ Use of Treatment for Mental Health Conditions
Cancer survivors are more likely than the general population to use medications for depression and anxiety, but access to these treatments varies widely by demographics, insurance status, and cancer type, according to a new study.
Celebrating the Appointment of Dr. Debara Tucci as Professor Emeritus
Dr. Debara Tucci has been appointed Professor Emeritus at Duke, honoring her impactful career in otolaryngology, leadership in faculty development, and continued contributions through mentorship and national research leadership.
New Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Mental Health Medication Use Among Cancer Survivors
Dr. Nosa Osazuwa-Peters' latest publication in JAMA Network Open reveals racial disparities in antidepressant and anxiolytic use among U.S. cancer survivors, despite overall higher usage in this group.
Duke Health: Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TEP) Surgery and Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Help People Speak After Total Laryngectomy
Duke Health offers TEP surgery for throat cancer patients post-laryngectomy, enabling natural-sounding speech. “It’s a game-changer,” says Dr. Trinitia Cannon, head and neck surgeon at Duke Cancer Center Raleigh.