Study Finds Possible Treatment to Prevent TMPRSS3 Hearing Loss
A new study has identified how electrical charges in the inner ear trigger TMPRSS3-related hearing loss—and found that a common drug may help prevent it.
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Machine Learning Tool Predicts a Child’s Cisplatin-Induced Hearing Loss Risk
This tool allows doctors to tailor interventions like hearing monitoring or STS use based on each child's specific risk of cisplatin-induced hearing loss.
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Two Tricks for Hard-of-Hearing Musicians and Audio Engineers
Clinical suggestions that can help people in both roles improve their ability to monitor their music and extend their performing careers.
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NIOSH Accepts Nominations for Safe-in-Sound Awards
NIOSH is accepting nominations for the organization's annual Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards.
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Department of Labor Renews Regional Program to Protect Workers from Hearing Loss
The Department of Labor's Regional Emphasis Program focuses on industries with high workplace noise levels, which can cause hearing loss.
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Children Increasingly Exposed to Hearing Health Risks Via Headphones
While it’s not surprising to spot teens wearing headphones and earbuds, it’s also becoming a widespread trend among younger children, a national poll suggests.