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60 Percent of Childhood Hearing Loss Preventable

A new review highlights the underrecognized potential of vaccines to prevent childhood hearing loss, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

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Study Reveals Candidate Deafness Genes

New candidate genes expressed in both chick and human ear progenitor cells which could be responsible for deafness have been identified, offering promising targets for future diagnosis and treatment.

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Oncologist Researching Cisplatin Alternative for Cancer Patients

An oncologist is seeking new options for patients with head and neck cancer who cannot receive the standard chemotherapy drug cisplatin.

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.

How Sound and Vibration Converge in the Brain to Enhance Sensory Experience

by Andy Lundin | Dec 20, 2024 | Research | 0

A study offers insights into how vibration sensing could compensate for hearing loss and inform sensory prosthetic development.

AI Model Highly Accurate in Recognizing Sign Language Gestures

by Andy Lundin | Dec 16, 2024 | Research | 0

Researchers developed an AI system using MediaPipe and YOLOv8, achieving 98% accuracy in detecting American Sign Language (ASL) gestures.

USC Study Reveals Gene Regulators Behind Hearing Regeneration

by Andy Lundin | Dec 11, 2024 | Research | 0

Gene regulators in fish and lizards that regenerate hearing may pave the way for future therapies targeting hearing loss in humans.

Researchers Develop AI Models to Predict Hearing Loss

by Melanie Hamilton | Dec 9, 2024 | Hearing Loss, Research | 0

Researchers in Portugal have developed AI models through the Audiology for All (A4A) project to predict hearing loss, offering tools to improve healthcare decision-making and accessibility.