With cell therapies making major breakthroughs across the entire pharmaceutical industry, Simon Chandler, CEO of Rinri Therapeutics, tells EBR why a revolution in hearing loss treatment is necessary, and how a cell therapy approach differs from more traditional solutions, such as hearing aids and ...
Treat hearing loss as soon as possible Waiting to treat hearing loss can result in people missing out on conversations with family and friends. It can even lead to feelings of isolation. Research shows that seeking out hearing loss treatment as quickly as possible can help improve an individual...
How you’re treated depends on the type and source of your hearing loss. Prompt medical treatment for sudden hearing loss may raise your chance of recovery. Surgerymay reverse hearing loss caused by otosclerosis, scar tissue, or infection, while Ménière's disease is sometimes treatable with med...
Hearing loss is a natural part of aging nobody likes to admit is happening. But happen it does – and ignoring it comes with a cost. It could put you at risk for another feared consequence of aging: dementia. "The greater yourhearing loss, the more likely you are to develop dementia,"...
“I was diagnosed by a specialist with Meniere’s disease. My symptoms included ringing in the ears, dizziness, nausea and hearing loss. I was told the cause is unknown, no treatment, no cure. I would have to learn to live with this. I sought Robert Ginsburg’s help. After treatment ...
More radical approaches to hearing loss treatment include cochlear implants: permanent implants that work by artificially stimulating the cochlear nerve through an electric impulse. Cochlear implants are quite powerful devices suitable for people who are unable to use hearing aids, but are expensive and...
Treatment depends on the cause of your hearing loss. Removal of earwax or treatment for any medical conditions that have caused your hearing loss may be needed. You may need any of the following:A hearing aid is a small device that fits inside your ear and helps you hear better. Your ...
Somehearing lossis a natural part of getting older, said Dr. Leah Ross, a physician in the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. But left unchecked, the loss can lead to lead tosocial isolationand depression—two conditions proven to hasten deme...
Bilateral hearing loss is a common condition that affects many individuals worldwide. While it can present challenges, it’s essential to recognize that living well with hearing loss is possible with the right support, technology, and mindset. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options...
For humans, we have extensive data on hearing loss from congenital defects, aging, noise exposures, traumatic events, and disease. By contrast, natural, non-experimentally induced hearing loss in other species, particularly presbycusis and NIHL, is not commonly studied. Concern for anthropogenic acous...