Healthcare News
New technique to treat middle ear infections
Middle ear infections, also known as otitis media, affect more than 80% of the children in the U.S. In a new study, researchers have designed a miniaturized 3D-printed device to inactivate Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common bacterium that causes the infection.
Causes and treatments for temporary hearing loss
Many different things can cause temporary hearing loss, ranging from impacted earwax to infections to noise damage. In most cases, the hearing loss is mild and will go away quickly. However, persistent or severe hearing loss that develops suddenly should always be investigated by a physician. Here are the most common causes of temporary hearing loss and the standard treatments for each.
Scientists explore the latent regenerative potential of the inner ear
Scientists have identified a natural barrier to the regeneration of the inner ear's sensory cells, which are lost in hearing and balance disorders. Overcoming this barrier may be a first step in returning inner ear cells to a newborn-like state that's primed for regeneration, as described in a new study.
Can exercise cause hearing loss or tinnitus?
There is no denying that exercise is beneficial to the body and mind. But if a bustling gym is your favorite place to work out, be careful — heavy exertion paired with loud music can lead to hearing loss or tinnitus. While it's an unusual cause of hearing loss, it's also not unheard of.
Three Game-Changing Innovations for Those With Hearing Loss
Although hearing loss is a very common sensory loss — affecting one-third of all American adults between the ages of 65 and 74 and nearly half of those older than 75 — solutions to hearing problems have been slow to materialize. Now, though, thanks to such advances in technology and medicine as artificial intelligence and gene therapy, hearing research is producing significant innovations.