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Beaked Whales Actually Hear Through Their Throats
February 4, 2008 — Researchers have been using computer models to mimic the effects of underwater noise on an unusual whale species and have discovered a new pathway for sound entering the head and ears. Since 1968, it ... > full story -
Over-the-Counter Eardrops May Cause Hearing Loss Or Damage, Study Suggests
January 28, 2008 — A new study has revealed that certain over-the-counter earwax softeners containing the active ingredient triethanolamine polypeptide oleate condensate (10%) can cause severe inflammation and damage ... > full story -
'Ringing In The Ears' May Be Caused By Overactive Nerves; Acupuncture May Help, Study Suggests
January 10, 2008 — Baby boomers know all too well that "ringing in the ears" often comes with aging and hearing loss. Tinnitus can be the buzz that somatosensory neurons from the head and neck, like too many phone ... > full story -
Use Of Ear Tubes For Ear Infections Not Consistent With Expert Guidelines, Study Says
January 9, 2008 — A new study suggests that children who typically receive an operation to insert ear tubes because of ear infections or fluid in the ear may not need it, according to clinical practice guidelines. The ... > full story -
Silence May Lead To Phantom Noises Misinterpreted As Tinnitus
January 1, 2008 — Phantom noises, that mimic ringing in the ears associated with tinnitus, can be experienced by people with normal hearing in quiet situations, according to new research. Tinnitus, an auditory ... > full story -
Neuroscience Discovery May Hold Key To Hearing Loss Remedy
December 18, 2007 — Researchers can show the way to new cochlear implant technology. They researchers found that two neurotrophin proteins in the cochlea -- brain-derived neurotrophic factor and neurotrophin-3 -- figure ... > full story -
Left Brain Helps Hear Through The Noise
November 15, 2007 — Our brain is very good at picking up speech even in a noisy room, an adaptation essential for holding a conversation at a cocktail party, and now we are beginning to understand the neural ... > full story -
Ears Ringing? Cells In Developing Ear May Explain Tinnitus
October 31, 2007 — Brain scientists have discovered how cells in the developing ear make their own noise, long before the ear is able to detect sound around them. The finding helps to explain how the developing ... > full story -
Fears About Complications Shouldn't Drive Antibiotic Prescribing, Study Finds
October 18, 2007 — Antibiotics are not justified to reduce the risk of complications after upper respiratory tract infection, sore throat, or ear infection, finds a study published on the British Medical Journal web ... > full story -
New Hearing Mechanism Discovered
October 11, 2007 — Researchers have discovered a hearing mechanism that fundamentally changes the current understanding of inner ear function. This new mechanism could help explain the ear's remarkable ability to sense ... > full story
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