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Nov

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 a novel sound. That humans also have this capability was not known until now. A research team based in Saarland has demonstrated for the first time that we m...

Nov

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 eyes, a method that is as sensitive as traditional methods of testing hearing.The approach is being developed as a potential way to test hearing in...

Nov

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 have it come back normal. They know something isn't quite right with how they hear yet standard audiological testing doesn’t reveal that. This situati...

Nov

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 formation of key sensory cells in the inner ear during development, a study in mice has found.The research al...

Nov

WHAT CAUSES SHARP THROAT AND EAR PAIN?

If you suddenly start experiencing sharp throat and ear pain, it can be extremely worrying. You will want to get to the bottom of what is causing it as soon as possible so that you can treat it and get on with your life quickly and painlessly. One of the most common reasons...

Nov

WHAT ARE SOME COMMON DISEASES OF THE EAR?

Our ears are sensitive organs and throughout our lifetime they will be subject to some pretty minor and severe situations which can affect your hearing and play a part in how well you can hear what goes on in the world around you.From day-to-day noises including listening to mus...

Nov

HOW IS TINNITUS TREATED?

Tinnitus is a condition that causes the person to hear sounds that have no external cause. If you have tinnitus, you might hear ringing, whistling, whooshing, crackling, popping or various other sounds. While the exact cause of tinnitus isn't known, it’s possible that...

Nov

3 WAYS TINNITUS IMPACTS QUALITY OF LIFE

If you have had the sensation of hearing a ringing in your ear but can't seem to find a ringing phone, you are likely experiencing a characteristic of tinnitus. Tinnitus can be characterized as hearing a sound with no external source. For some, this sound can be a...

Nov

DOES CPAP EQUIPMENT REALLY HELP WITH SLEEP APNEA?

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is one of the major treatment methods for patients diagnosed with sleep apnea. A CPAP machine sends in humidified air through your nasal cavity, creating air pressure to keep your throat open while sleeping. Many people with sleep a...

Nov

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU REPLACE YOUR HEARING AIDS?

One of the most common questions asked during a first appointment at the audiologist is, how often should you replace your hearing aids? Though there isn't really a straightforward answer to this question, audiologists generally recommend hearing aid replacement between eve...

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