All articles tagged with #vocal cords
Researchers have developed the world's smallest 3D bioprinter, inspired by an elephant's trunk, capable of delivering healing hydrogels through a surgical scope to aid in vocal cord repair, potentially improving outcomes for patients post-surgery.
Lady Gaga postponed her Miami concert hours before the show due to a significant risk of damaging her vocal cords, prioritizing her long-term health over the performance, and is working to reschedule.
Aerosmith announces new tour dates for their farewell tour after Steven Tyler's vocal cord injury in 2023, which left him with a fractured larynx. The "Peace Out" tour will begin in Pittsburgh on Sept. 20 and continue through 2025, marking Tyler's return to the stage after months of recovery. Tyler sustained the injury during a concert in Long Island, but managed to finish the show despite vocal cord damage.
Aerosmith announces new tour dates for their farewell tour after lead singer Steven Tyler suffered a severe vocal cord injury, including a fractured larynx, following a show in 2023. Tyler is now ready to return to the stage after months of recovery, with the "Peace Out" tour set to begin in Pittsburgh on Sept. 20 and continue through 2025.
A 14-year-old boy in California accidentally swallowed a quarter, which ended up getting lodged in his airway, causing hoarseness and difficulty swallowing. Doctors had to use long, optical forceps guided by a camera to remove the coin from its dangerous resting place in the subglottis. The boy's symptoms improved after the retrieval, and he was discharged home with ulcerations on his airway from the coin's ribbed edge.
A recent study published in the journal Nature has shed light on how baleen whales produce sounds using their vocal cords. By conducting experiments on the larynx of three deceased whales, scientists discovered that the whales' larynx has evolved to accommodate their need to expel large amounts of air quickly while breathing at the sea surface. This adaptation allows them to produce the diverse range of sounds, including singing and whistling, that have intrigued humans for centuries.
Austrian scientists have discovered that connective tissues embedded in cats' vocal cords play a crucial role in their ability to purr, challenging the prevailing hypothesis about how cats produce these low-frequency rumblings. The researchers excised the larynxes of eight deceased domestic cats and found that purring sounds could be produced without muscle contractions, suggesting that cats rely on the same mechanisms as other mammals for vocalizations. The study also highlights that the reasons why cats purr remain a subject of debate, with theories ranging from relaxation and pain relief to manipulation for food.
Scientists have discovered that cats' purring is not caused by active muscle contractions, but rather by squishy pads in their vocal cords. These "purring pads" increase the density of the vocal folds, allowing them to vibrate more slowly and produce the low-pitched purr. The research challenges the belief that larger animals with longer vocal cords are needed to produce low-frequency sounds. The study could provide insights into the role of purring in cats' health and well-being, potentially leading to new technologies for calming devices or treatments for pain and anxiety.
David Archuleta, who performed as Macaw on "The Masked Singer," revealed on the show that he suffered a major injury last year that left him silent for three months. He also opened up about his struggles with coming out as queer and how it affected his mental health. Archuleta placed second on the show, with Bishop Briggs winning the competition.
Country music star Morgan Wallen has postponed several concert dates, including two shows at Truist Park in Atlanta, due to complications with his vocal cords. Wallen's doctor told him he re-injured his vocal cords and needed to be on vocal rest for six weeks. This is the second time Wallen has had to cancel shows due to losing his voice. Any purchased tickets will be valid for the new dates, which have not yet been announced.