Humans’ Ears Perk at Interesting Sounds Like Animals
Many animals, including dogs, cats and various species of monkeys, will move their ears to better focus their attention on...
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July 22, 2020 / Hearing
July 22, 2020 / Hearing Loss
Research Shows Eyes Can be Used to Evaluate Hearing
University of Oregon neuroscientists have shown that a person's hearing can be assessed by measuring dilation of the pupils in...
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June 11, 2020
What is Hidden Hearing Loss?
It can be frustrating for people who struggle to hear everyday sounds and conversations to undergo a hearing test and...
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June 10, 2020 / Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss Linked to Gene Mutations
Mutations in the TGFBR1 gene, the underlying cause of some cases of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), may lead to hearing loss by preventing the...
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May 19, 2020
Research Examines Impacts of Auditory Processing Disorder
The recommended practices for diagnosis and intervention for central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) are dynamic, undergoing review and refinement as...
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May 11, 2020
Tinnitus Risk Increases When Diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia
Researchers examined the risk of tinnitus within 1 year following trigeminal neuralgia using data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance...
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May 11, 2020
How Does Hearing Loss Impact the Brain?
Daniela Beckmann, Mirko Feldmann, Olena Shchyglo and Professor Denise Manahan-Vaughan from the Department of Neurophysiology of the Medical Faculty worked...
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April 20, 2020
Hormone Replacement Could Increase Hearing Loss Risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) define hearing loss as the inability to hear sounds of 25 decibels or under in speech. This often...
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April 20, 2020 / Hearing Loss
Study Examines Drug that Blocks Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Loud noise can damage the inner ear and cause hearing loss. Studying mice, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine...
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April 7, 2020
New Data Helps Uncover Issues Present with Hearing Loss
The young man, a military veteran, had a history of significant noise exposure and limited use of hearing protection. “He...
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