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New Drug Targets Bone Disease That Causes Hearing Loss

The drug LGK974, which inhibits the Wnt signaling pathway, shows promise in reversing excessive bone growth in sclerosteosis.

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Soft Auditory Brainstem Implant to Improve Upon Hard ABI

Researchers at EPFL have developed a soft, thin-film auditory brainstem implant (ABI) that shows promise for more precise hearing restoration compared to rigid conventional implants.

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Study: Nerve Fibers in Inner Ear Help Compensate for Hearing Loss in Mice

A study found the brain can enhance cochlear sensitivity to compensate for hearing loss in mice, potentially leading to new treatments for hearing disorders like hyperacusis and tinnitus.

Regeneron’s Gene Therapy DB-OTO Trial Shows Promising Hearing Improvement

by Melanie Hamilton | Mar 7, 2025 | Pediatric Care, Research, Sensorineural | 0

Investigational gene therapy DB-OTO showed promising improvements in hearing and speech development in children with otoferlin-related genetic hearing loss.

Swanepoel Wins Award for Improving Access to Hearing Care

by Melanie Hamilton | Mar 3, 2025 | Research, TeleHealth | 0

Audiologist De Wet Swanepoel received the award for his research on mobile hearing care, which aims to expand access to underserved communities worldwide.

3D Microelectrode Technology Could Improve Cochlear Implants

by Melanie Hamilton | Feb 27, 2025 | Cochlear Implants, Research | 0

The new μETF one-step fabrication method improves the design of flexible 3D microelectrode arrays for neural applications.

Cilcare Study to Explore Hearing in Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases

by Melanie Hamilton | Feb 10, 2025 | Hearing Loss, Research | 0

The study aims to develop auditory biomarkers for early detection and improved management of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Vestigial Muscle Used for Wiggling Ears Activates When People Listen Hard

by Melanie Hamilton | Feb 3, 2025 | Research | 0

Even though humans’ auricular muscles are vestigial, they still activate when we strain to listen, suggesting they may play a role in auditory attention.

Envoy Medical Selects Study Sites for Trial of Fully Implanted Cochlear Implant

by Andy Lundin | Jan 31, 2025 | Cochlear Implants, Research | 0

Envoy Medical has chosen seven investigational sites for its pivotal clinical trial of the fully implanted Acclaim cochlear implant.

Applications Open for Hearing Health Foundation Research Grants

by Andy Lundin | Jan 30, 2025 | Research | 0

The Hearing Health Foundation’s research grants program is offering seed funding for researchers advancing hearing and balance science.

Researchers Uncover New Complexities in Human Hearing

by Andy Lundin | Jan 27, 2025 | Research | 0

Researchers identified a previously unknown set of cochlear modes that refine our understanding of how the human ear assesses sounds.

Research Initiative Aims to Revolutionize Sign Language Translation with AI

by Andy Lundin | Jan 21, 2025 | Research | 0

SignGPT is a project aimed at using generative AI to bridge communication gaps between sign language and spoken languages.

Study Links Hearing Loss to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s

by Andy Lundin | Jan 15, 2025 | Research | 0

A study highlights a correlation between hearing loss and an increase in Parkinson’s risk, highlighting a need to address auditory health.

Decoding the Functions of Different Cochlear Nucleus Cells

by Melanie Hamilton | Jan 9, 2025 | Hearing Disorders, Research | 0

Researchers have identified and mapped diverse cell types in the cochlear nucleus, a critical part of the auditory system, advancing understanding of how our brains process sounds and paving the way for targeted treatments for auditory disorders.

Gene Linked to ‘Glue Ear’ Identified

by Melanie Hamilton | Jan 8, 2025 | Hearing Disorders, Research | 0

Researchers identified a key driver of susceptibility to “glue ear” in individuals with Down syndrome, paving the way for targeted therapies to address hearing loss.