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September

  • A Voice Disorder May be an Early Sign of Dementia

    September 03, 2026

    Those experiencing worsening voice quality – in pitch, clarity, volume, reduced vocal range or other voice disorders – and no hearing loss may be at 58% greater risk of cognitive impairment or dementia than those who are not experiencing a voice disorder, according to the first large-scale study on diagnosed voice disorders and cognitive decline. The findings, which suggest that voice disorders may be a more accurate early sign of cognitive decline than hearing loss alone, were recently published in the Journal of Voice from researchers at Drexel University’s College of Medicine.

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  • Asif Ilyas, MD ’01, MBA, Named Academic Chair of Orthopedic Surgery

    September 02, 2026

    Asif M. Ilyas, MD ’01, MBA, has been named academic chair of orthopedic surgery. He has served the College as interim chair of the department since December 2025 and is a professor of orthopedic surgery and pediatrics, and associate dean of clinical research.

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