July 07, 2025

Can Gene Therapy Restore Hearing?

A new gene therapy trial shows rapid, significant hearing improvement in children and adults with inherited deafness caused by OTOF mutations.

Conexiant

June 27, 2025

Herbal Emollient Shows Lasting Relief for Eczema

Clinical trial finds herbal emollients with ginger and cannabidiol reduce itch, improve symptoms, and restore skin barrier in mild atopic dermatitis.

Conexiant

June 27, 2025

MASLD Linked to Sudden Hearing Loss

New research links a common metabolic liver condition in older adults to elevated risk of sudden hearing loss, highlighting potential implications for screening and prevention.

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June 26, 2025

MRI Accurately Distinguishes Menière’s From Migraine

A new prospective study found that hydrops MRI using cochlear and vestibular imaging markers can accurately differentiate Menière’s disease from vestibular migraine, offering a non-invasive diagnostic tool for clinicians dealing with overlapping symptoms.

Conexiant

June 19, 2025

Plaque Calcification May Predict Future Hemorrhage Risk

New research tracked subclinical carotid plaque changes over six years and found that plaques with calcification were twice as likely to develop intraplaque hemorrhage, with men showing greater risk for complex plaque progression.

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June 18, 2025

Is Pediatric Vitiligo Associated With Hearing, Retinal Risks?

Pediatric vitiligo was linked to higher risks of sensorineural and mixed hearing loss, with a short-term elevated risk of certain retinal abnormalities, according to a large US-based cohort analysis.

Conexiant

May 13, 2025

Many Insured Patients Still Can’t Afford Hearing Aids, Study Finds

Keck Medicine of USC research reveals which types of health insurance are better at helping patients afford hearing aids — and which aren’t.

Keck Medicine of USC

February 09, 2024

What Are the Best Solutions for Vestibular Schwannoma-Related Hearing Loss?

There is no single solution for treating hearing loss among patients with vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), and the ideal approach depends on unique factors involving the tumor and patient. Maura Cosetti, MD, discusses how she approaches the complicated decision process to achieve the best outcomes for her patients.

Mount Sinai New York

December 09, 2024

Robotic Assistance Can Improve Cochlear Implant Outcomes

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains how robotics are improving cochlear implant results for patients.

Keck Medicine of USC