Gene Therapy Allows Deaf Baby Girl Born With Congenital Defect To Hear Unaided, Offering Hope To Individuals Suffering From Hearing Loss

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.09.2024 21:34 PM

A deaf baby girl born with auditory neuropathy was able to hear thanks to a revolutionary gene therapy. Read to learn more.

Two Gene Therapies Could Restore Hearing Among Children With Hereditary Ear Condition, Clinical Trial Results Reveal

01.24.2024 20:50 PM

Both gene therapies show potential in aiding children born with inherited ear condition. Read to learn more.

Live-Captioning Eyeglasses Transcribe Speech Into Text, Aid People With Hearing Loss Converse With Others

10.11.2023 04:30 AM

A new type of eyeglasses automatically transcribes a person’s speech into text and displays them as subtitles. Learn more about it in this article.

77 Million Adults Are Exposed to Excessive Noise Levels That Cause Hearing Loss, Apple Hearing Study Reveals

06.19.2023 06:58 AM

A research conducted by Apple reveals that millions of adult Americans are exposed to high noise levels for prolonged periods of time. Find out more about the study in this article.

New Solution Against Hearing Loss Using AI Made Possible by a Healthcare Collaboration

05.08.2023 07:30 AM

A new partnership was developed to improve solutions for hearing loss by applying AI and machine learning to listening devices. Find out more in this article.

Unique Network of Proteins Restores Hearing in Zebrafish Through Cell Regeneration

09.15.2022 01:21 AM

Genomics helped researchers find the network of proteins that restores hearing in zebrafish, which may help in developing treatments for hearing loss in humans. read the article to learn more.

Hearing Loss May Be One of the Signs of Cognitive Decline, Studies Claim

07.03.2022 23:36 PM

A new study warns that a type of hearing loss could indicate the onset of cognitive decline. Read the article to know what it is, why it happens, and what to do next.

3D Printed Ear From Human Cells Transplanted on Female Patient

06.03.2022 10:00 AM

A clinical trial found a better way to reconstruct the ears of mictoria patients without any invasive methods. Read more about the successful procedure and what it offers to the future of surgical studies.

Deafness Cure: Scientists Identified 'Master Gene' That Could Regrow Lost Ear Hair Cell Involved in Hearing Loss

05.10.2022 00:32 AM

Researchers found a master gene that directs ear hair cells to grow. Read on to know how this could lead to new deafness or hearing loss treatments.

Listening-Related Fatigue Linked to Aging and Cognitive Factors

03.31.2022 12:00 PM

Research shows the link between listening-related fatigue and age. Learn more about how older adults and those with hearing loss are affected by the condition.

How Mandatory Wearing of Face Masks Makes a Deaf Man Feel Isolated?

12.22.2021 00:01 AM

Brad Kirby, a law enforcer from North Carolina, expressed his experiences and concerns regarding mandatory face masks on people with hearing disability.

Hearing Loss Possible Warning Sign of Having Dementia, Study Says

11.15.2021 04:40 AM

A new study suggests that having a mild to severe hearing loss could be a warning sign of being diagnosed with dementia in the future.

Hearing Loss and COVID-19: Scientists Found that SARS-CoV-2 Could Infect Two Types of Cells in the Inner Ear

11.04.2021 00:04 AM

Scientists found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, could infect the Schwann and har cells in the inner ear that may lead to hearing loss.

Near Infrared Light Directed Into the Ear Aids Against Hearing Loss

05.11.2021 01:06 AM

A new treatment for preventing hearing loss, or restoring damages, involves shooting a beam of infrared light down the patient's ear. Ongoing US trials show promise.

Researchers Assess Pre-Existing or Developed Tinnitus During the Pandemic

11.07.2020 06:00 AM

Tinnitus is typically a harmless symptom of ringing in the ears or hearing other phantom noises. Within months of the spread of coronavirus around the globe, international researchers have identified specific symptoms and their link to various conditions and diseases.

Researchers Design Hearing Aid Cheaper Than a Cup of Coffee

09.24.2020 22:31 PM

Thanks to a team of inventors, people with hearing difficulties might have greatly improved access to custom hearing aids - potentially costing less than the price of a cup of coffee.

Open Car Windows May Be Bad For Your Health: Here's Why

08.08.2020 08:30 AM

Car windows rolled down while driving may increase air pollution concentration inside the car and may cause hearing loss to the drivers and passengers.

A ‘Trojan Horse’ Virus Can Be A Cure For Congenital Hearing Loss – Here’s How

04.11.2017 02:25 AM

A 'Trojan Horse' virus is now being used as a carrier of healthy genes in hopes of stimulating the regeneration of damaged hair cells. The first successful case of cured congenital hearing loss in animals has been put in place. Can the same treatment be used to redeem lost hearing?

Mice Experiments Show Hearing Loss May Be Curbed With Gene Therapy

04.10.2017 04:27 AM

Though this technique is years away from being used on humans, deaf mice showed significant hearing gain after undergoing genetic therapy test

Hearing loss could lead to cognitive disorders

08.14.2015 01:14 AM

Hearing loss, if left untreated, could lead to depression and anxiety, experts can tell. If you think something is wrong with your hearing, better get it checked before it's too late! The latest study shows that untreated hearing loss could lead to depression, anxiety and other cognitive problems.

Hearing Loss Caused by HIV and its Treatments

12.29.2014 16:40 PM

A new study has shown that adults suffering from HIV often experience hearing loss in the upper and lower frequency ranges after years of treatments with power antiretroviral medications.