Inner Ear Drug Delivery: Tomorrow's Treatment for Hearing Loss?
By Sueanne Phan, MBA
The growing need for hearing loss treatment has spurred the development of many inner ear therapies for indications from drug ototoxicity to inner ear disorders, but significant challenges need to be overcome to turn these options into reality. Read more.
Malaria Drug Could Moderate Genetic Hearing Loss
By Alexis Guerra
The antimalarial drug artemisinin can potentially restore inner ear sensory cell function and hearing in those with certain types of genetic hearing loss such as Usher syndrome. Read more.
Hearing Loss in Children with Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease
By Andrew Stuart, PhD, CCC-A, AuD(C)
The prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss among those with sickle cell disease (SCD) is higher than the general population. Dr. Stuart presents the findings of their investigation into the medical and research databases from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to learn more about the emergence and prevalence of hearing loss in children with homozygous SCD. Read more.
Audiology Without Borders: Cultural Considerations for Hearing Care in the Nepalese Himalayas
By Sandra Eisner
The Singsa Lhomis of northeastern Nepal hold unique cultural beliefs and practices that sometimes hinder them from seeking proper audiological care. Sandra Eisner braved this challenge to promote hearing health to indigenous communities where ear disease and hearing loss are prevalent. Read more.
Symptoms: Dizziness with Ear Pressure
By Hamid R. Djalilian, MD, and Autefeh Sajjadi, MS
A 55-year-old woman with a history of childhood ear surgery 20 years ago comes for an evaluation of ear drainage that has been going on for two to three years. What's the diagnosis?Read more.
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