Sounds Disrupt Balance in People with Vestibular Disorders, Study Finds
A new study reveals that auditory stimuli significantly impact balance in individuals with vestibular hypofunction.
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Decoding the Functions of Different Cochlear Nucleus Cells
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.
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NIH Grant Fuels Study on Causes, Prevention of Acquired Hearing Loss
Researchers aim to uncover the causes of acquired hearing loss (AHL) and explore new strategies for its prevention.
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Gold Standard Treatment for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
In this case study, a man with hearing loss after a stroke benefits from hyperbaric oxygen therapy and steroid treatments.
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Researchers Secure NIH Grant to Uncover Neural Mechanisms of Hearing Loss
The $453,000 NIH grant will help researchers investigate how hearing loss affects auditory processing and sound localization.
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Shape-Based Nouns Aid Language Growth in Children with Cochlear Implants
Children with cochlear implants show improved language development when their early vocabularies include more shape-based nouns.
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Researchers Work to Expand Genomic Database Diversity with Latin American DNA Data
Researchers have created a new genomic database to enhance genetic research inclusivity and reduce health disparities.
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Hearing and Vision Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life for Dementia Patients in Short-Term
A randomized trial found that hearing and vision rehabilitation can improve the short-term quality of life for people with dementia.
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How Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Enhance Perceptual Learning, Boost Hearing Abilities
Stimulating the vagus nerve with electrical pulses may offer applications for enhanced hearing, particularly in cochlear implant users.
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Lineage Cell Therapeutics Reports Successful Preclinical Results for Cell-Based Therapy for Hearing Loss
Lineage Cell Therapeutics announced promising preclinical results for its auditory neuronal cell transplant designed to treat hearing loss.
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New Technology Could Help Treat Hearing Loss More Effectively
A researcher received funding from the NIH to research the use of magnetic nanoparticles for drug delivery for hearing loss treatment.
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Acousia to Present PROHEARÂ Study on Hearing Loss Treatment for Cancer Patients
The PROHEAR study is a placebo-controlled Phase 2a study investigating the otoprotective efficacy of ACOU085 in patients with testicular cancer undergoing cisplatin-based chemotherapy.
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Gene Editing Restored Hearing in Adult Mice with Inherited Deafness
Researchers successfully restored hearing in adult mice with inherited hearing loss by using gene editing to shut down a damaged copy of the MIR96 gene.
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Sensorineural Hearing Loss Treatment Project Selected for Pilot Program
The Ear Science Institute Australia’s project on sensorineural hearing loss treatment will receive research support from MedChem Australia.
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Mouse Study Sheds Light on Hidden Hearing Loss Cause in Humans
A new study involved enhancing auditory processing in mice, and study findings supported a hypothesis on what causes hidden hearing loss in humans.
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