Genetics

Researcher builds new model to examine Usher syndrome

Usher syndrome, a rare inherited genetic disease, is a leading cause of combined deafness and blindness with type 2A (USH2A) being the most common form. USH2A, caused by mutations in the USH2A gene, can include hearing loss ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Is tinnitus making you miserable?

Tinnitus is a frequently reported symptom for audiology patients. It's commonly referred to as ringing in the ears, but it can be different sounds like buzzing, roaring, clicking, hissing or humming.

Pediatrics

Study approves test for babies' hearing aids

Parents of the one in 1,000 newborn babies with hearing loss, might soon be able to have the reassurance that their babies are hearing speech through their hearing aids, thanks to a new test.

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