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Mandated cCMV screening improves early identification of infant hearing loss

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A new retrospective cohort study examining the impact of Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation mandated universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) shows that universal screening significantly decreased the age at first audiology visit and increased identification of mild hearing loss in infants. The findings, published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy … Read more

Study reveals unexpected role of TMC proteins in deafness

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Proteins long known to be essential for hearing have been hiding a talent: they also act as gatekeepers that shuffle fatty molecules across cell membranes. When this newly discovered function goes haywire-due to genetic mutations, noise-induced damage, or certain medications-it may be what kills the delicate sensory cells in our ears, causing permanent hearing loss. … Read more

Musicians experience higher rates of tinnitus, hearing loss, and hyperacusis than non-musicians

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A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), reveals that musicians face substantially higher rates of tinnitus, hearing loss, and hyperacusis compared to non-musicians. The study, which pooled data from 67 studies encompassing more than 28,000 musicians … Read more

Balance depends on preserving inner hair cells in the ear

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Led by Mathieu Beraneck, researchers at the University of Paris Cité/CNRS and the University of Barcelona explored the strength of the relationship between a type of inner hair cell in the ear and balance. Their work is published in eNeuro. Says Beraneck, “After 200 years of research on this system, still no one has demonstrated the quantity of … Read more

Advanced neuroimaging reveals dynamic brain activity during sound processing

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What happens inside your brain when you hear a steady rhythm or musical tone? According to a new study from Aarhus University and the University of Oxford, your brain doesn’t just hear it-it reorganizes itself in real time. Every beep, tone and new sound you hear travels from the ear to registering in your brain. … Read more

Saifura Ibrahim: Speech & Hearing Challenges

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Ibrahim Ali Khan: early Life,Bollywood Entry,and Hearing Challenges Title/Heading Summary/Key⁣ Point Additional Details Introduction Ibrahim Ali Khan,son of Saif Ali khan⁣ and… The post Saifura Ibrahim: Speech & Hearing Challenges appeared first on Archyworldys. Source link

New method traces development of nervous system and inner ear cells

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Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a method that shows how the nervous system and sensory organs are formed in an embryo. By labeling stem cells with a genetic ‘barcode’, they have been able to follow the cells’ developmental journey and discover how the inner ear is formed in mice. The discovery, published in Science, … Read more

Terahertz imaging reveals cochlear structures with high resolution

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Researchers have discovered a groundbreaking use of terahertz (THz) imaging to visualize cochlear structures in mice, offering non-invasive, high-resolution diagnostics. By creating 3D reconstructions, this technology opens new possibilities for diagnosing hearing loss and other conditions. THz imaging could lead to miniaturized devices, like THz endoscopes and otoscopes, revolutionizing diagnostics for hearing loss, cancer, and … Read more

Consuming Fruit, Dietary Fiber, Caffeine and Dairy May Be Associated with Reduced Risk of Tinnitus

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The primary underlying mechanisms may involve the protective effects of these diets on blood vessels and nerves, as well as their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. Increased consumption of fruit, dietary fiber, dairy products and caffeine may be associated with a reduced risk of tinnitus. Image credit: Serp … Read more

New flexible hearing aid offers non-invasive solution for conductive hearing loss

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A study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine highlights a new approach in addressing conductive hearing loss. A team of scientists, led by Mohammad J. Moghimi, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical engineering, designed a new type of hearing aid that not only improves hearing but also offers a safe, non-invasive alternative to … Read more