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 PROHEAR 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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Study Details Chemo Drug Effect on Hearing Loss in Cancer Survivors
A study found that 78% of testicular cancer survivors treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy experience significant hearing difficulties.
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Gene Therapy Trial Shows Restored Hearing in Children Born Deaf
A novel gene therapy restored hearing in both ears of children with inherited deafness, improving hearing function and speech perception.
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Patients Prefer Professional-Looking Backgrounds for Telehealth
Researchers were surprised at how much a patient’s perception of a physician changed with different virtual backgrounds for telehealth appointments.
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Newborn Genetic Screening Study Reaches Milestone
The study screens newborns for hundreds of childhood-onset genetic conditions, many of which are not identified through state newborn screening.
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Survey Details OTC Self-Fitting Hearing Aid Users’ Experiences, Perceptions
This survey provided insights into OTC hearing aid users’ experience, Eargo’s contribution to the landscape of hearing healthcare, and more
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Aging with Dignity with Assistance from an Audiologist
One client had a breakthrough when his audiologist helped him hear better and live his life to the fullest by acknowledging his mortality.
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Hearing Loss is Associated with Subtle Brain Changes
Researchers employed hearing tests and MRI to determine whether hearing impairment is associated with differences in specific brain regions.
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Otologist-Neurotologist to Receive Inspiring Women in Surgery Award
An otologist-neurotologist is the recipient of the 2023 American College of Surgeons Dr Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award.
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Steps Forward in Hearing Loss Gene Therapy Linked to Rare Disease
Researchers have developed in mice a gene therapy that significantly reduces the hearing loss associated with Norrie disease.
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Common Supplements Might Reduce Natural Hearing Loss
Researchers found age-related hearing loss is related to a decrease in inner-ear cholesterol, and that supplements could address the issue.
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