Medical research
Study shows that common supplements may reduce natural hearing loss
Researchers report that age-related hearing loss is associated with a decrease of cholesterol in the inner ear.
Aug 24, 2023
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Medical research
Stem cell studies tune into hearing regeneration
A deafened adult cannot recover the ability to hear, because the sensory hearing cells of the inner ear don't regenerate after damage. In two new studies, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences ...
Aug 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears requires immediate diagnosis and treatment
If you woke up one morning and found you couldn't see out of one eye, odds are you'd call the eye doctor immediately—or even go to the emergency room. But we don't tend to treat sudden hearing loss in one or both ears with ...
Aug 11, 2023
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Gadolinium-enhanced MRI can differentiate Meniere from vestibular migraine
Gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the inner ear can help differentiate Meniere disease (MD) from vestibular migraine (VM), according to a study published online June 26 in The Laryngoscope.
Aug 8, 2023
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Study finds volume changes of inner-ear endolymphatic compartments in Ménière's disease
Elaborate 3D analysis of the inner ear provides insights into volume changes of special structures in sufferers of the so-called Ménière's disease, which leads to severe balance disorders and other problems. The cause of ...
Aug 3, 2023
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Health
Omega-3s may keep your hearing sharp
More omega-3 fatty acids in your diet might prevent hearing loss as you age, researchers report.
Jul 24, 2023
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Health
Upping your intake of omega-3s may help protect your hearing
Researchers report that blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were inversely correlated with hearing difficulty in a new population-based cross-sectional study. Middle-aged and older adults with ...
Jul 24, 2023
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Genetics
Examining the dark part of the genome to find developmental causes for facial disorders
Elizabeth Engle, MD, has devoted her career to finding genetic and developmental causes for disorders of eye, eyelid, and facial movement. From common conditions like strabismus to very rare disorders, these conditions can ...
Jul 21, 2023
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Does living in a loud city hurt your hearing?
Living in a city can be exciting for the cultural institutions, events, and attractions, but all that fun can take a toll on your ears. The sound of city life can be so loud that it damages the hair cells in the inner ear, ...
Jul 17, 2023
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Scientists discover repair process that fixes damaged hearing cells
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how cells that let us hear can repair themselves after being damaged, an insight that could benefit efforts to treat and prevent hearing loss.
Jul 6, 2023
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Inner ear
The inner ear is the bony labyrinth, a system of passages comprising two main functional parts:
Inner ears are found in all vertebrates, with substantial variations in the form and function of their sensory organs. Each animal has two inner ears, one on each side of its head.
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