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New Cochlear Implant Could Improve Outcomes for Patients
June 30, 2010 — More electrodes and a thinner, more flexible wire inserted further into the inner ear could improve conventional cochlear implants, researchers ... > full story -
New Drug Restores Hearing After Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Rats
June 30, 2010 — Researchers from New Zealand have discovered that a potent new drug restores hearing after noise-induced hearing loss in rats. The landmark discovery found that injection of an agent called 'ADAC' ... > full story -
Key Mechanism in Brain's Computation of Sound Location Identified
June 29, 2010 — Researchers have identified a mechanism the brain uses to help process sound localization. Their findings focus on how the brain computes the different arrival times of sound into each ear to ... > full story -
Imaging Reveals How Brain Fails to Tune out Phantom Sounds of Tinnitus
June 23, 2010 — About 40 million people in the US today suffer from tinnitus, an irritating and sometimes debilitating auditory disorder in which a person "hears" sounds, such as ringing, that don't actually exist. ... > full story -
Ear Tubes Appear Safe for Children With Cochlear Implants
June 21, 2010 — A history of ear tubes to treat infections does not appear to adversely affect children with cochlear implants, regardless of whether the tubes are left in place or removed before implantation, ... > full story -
How Does the Human Brain Memorize a Sound?
June 1, 2010 — Sound repetition allows us to memorize complex sounds in a very quick, effective and durable way. According to new research, this form of auditory learning is believed to occur in daily life to help ... > full story -
Kids With Hearing Loss in One Ear Fall Behind in Language Skills, Study Finds
May 4, 2010 — By the time they reach school age, one in 20 children have hearing loss in one ear. That can raise significant hurdles for these children, say the results of a new study, because loss of hearing in ... > full story -
Stress-Response System in the Ear Protects Against Hearing Loss
May 3, 2010 — An in vivo study shows for the first time that there is a local stress-response system within the cochlea that mirrors the signaling pathways of the body's fight or flight response. This hormone-like ... > full story -
Roller Coasters Linked to Common Ear Injury, Study Finds
April 30, 2010 — The high speeds of today's roller coasters bring a lot of thrills, but if you're not careful, the ride could also cause damage to your ears, say physicians. Their case study offers the first reported ... > full story -
Performers of Classical Music Can Suffer from Hearing Problems, Too
April 28, 2010 — Musicians have hearing problems caused by prolonged exposure to sound. This also applies to performers of classical music, who are exposed to high sound levels. Hearing problems also affect the ... > full story
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