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A systematic review of SARS-CoV-2 associated sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss

2025-06-16 - 2025-06

Sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss has been associated with infection by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2. However, little is known regarding how this differs from sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss of other aetiologies. This systematic review summarises existing literature on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 associated sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss treatment and outcomes.

Global Hearing Loss Disease Treatment Market to Reach USD 19.83 Billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 7.10%

2025-06-10 - 2025-06

The global hearing loss disease treatment market is set for substantial growth, with market size projected to surge from USD 11.47 billion in 2024 to USD 19.83 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 7.10% over the forecast period (2025–2032). This robust expansion is underpinned by growing awareness around auditory health, increasing prevalence of hearing loss, and demographic shifts such as the global rise in the aging population.

Voice problems: Updates to treatment and care of patients with hoarseness

2025-06-02 - 2025-06

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Hoarseness (Dysphonia) (Update) today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The updated guideline provides some substantially revised, evidence-based recommendations for healthcare providers when treating patients with hoarseness, a very common complaint that affects nearly one-third of the population at some point in their life.

Comparison of microscopic vs. endoscopic technique in revision stapes surgery

2025-05-31 - 2025-05

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the differences in hearing outcomes and surgical complications after revision stapes procedure using endoscopic and microscopic techniques.

Tympanostomy Tube Surgery Guidelines:

2025-05-21 - 2025-05

AAO-HNSF also released updated clinical practice guidelines for tympanostomy tube placement in children, aiming to standardize care and improve outcomes for this common procedure.

Robert Bárány Swedish otologist

2025-05-20 - 2025-05

Robert Bárány (born April 22, 1876, Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now in Austria]—died April 8, 1936, Uppsala, Swed.) was an Austrian otologist who won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1914 for his work on the physiology and pathology of the vestibular (balancing) apparatus of the inner ear.

Surgical Exchange in Ghana:

2025-05-17 - 2025-05

A collaborative surgical program in Ghana highlighted the benefits of international partnerships in advancing ENT care. The exchange fostered mutual learning and improved surgical techniques in resource-limited settings.

Tympanostomy Tube Surgery Guidelines:

2025-05-17 - 2025-05

AAO-HNSF also released updated clinical practice guidelines for tympanostomy tube placement in children, aiming to standardize care and improve outcomes for this common procedure.

Age-Related Hearing Loss Guidelines:

2025-05-16 - 2025-05

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published evidence-based recommendations for managing age-related hearing loss, emphasizing early detection and intervention.

Topology Optimization for Ossicular Prostheses:

2025-05-15 - 2025-05

A study introduced a method for optimizing the design of total ossicular replacement prostheses using computational models. The goal is to create patient-specific devices that closely mimic the acoustic behavior of the natural ossicular chain.

Topology Optimization for Ossicular Prostheses:

2025-05-14 - 2025-05

Innovations in Cochlear Implants:

2025-05-13 - 2025-05

Recent studies highlight the benefits of bilateral cochlear implantation, especially in children, improving speech perception and quality of life. Ongoing research focuses on optimizing implant communication and sound coding strategies.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging for Inner Ear:

2025-05-12 - 2025-05

Dr. John Oghalai at the Keck School of Medicine of USC received an R01 grant to advance OCT imaging techniques for the human inner ear. This non-invasive approach aims to enhance diagnostics and treatment planning for hearing loss.

Pepsin Inhibitor Development:

2025-05-09 - 2025-05

N-Zyme Biomedical and LGM Pharma are developing the world's first pepsin inhibitor for reflux disease, with a Phase II clinical trial planned for Spring 2025.

Dietary Modifications and Mucosal Protectors

2025-05-08 - 2025-05

Research indicates that combining dietary changes with mucosal protectors effectively manages LPR symptoms, offering a non-invasive therapeutic approach.

Salivary Bile Acid Testing:

2025-05-07 - 2025-05

A recent study suggests that measuring bile acids in saliva can serve as a simple diagnostic tool for LPR, aiding in timely and accurate diagnosis.

Salivary Bile Acid Testing:

2025-05-06 - 2025-05

A recent study suggests that measuring bile acids in saliva can serve as a simple diagnostic tool for LPR, aiding in timely and accurate diagnosis.

Groundbreaking Larynx Transplant

2025-05-03 - 2025-05

In a landmark procedure, Mayo Clinic performed a larynx transplant on a patient with active cancer—the first of its kind in the U.S. This surgery offers new hope for individuals with severe laryngeal dysfunction or complete larynx loss.

Endoscopic Ear and Skull Base Surgery

2025-05-02 - 2025-05

Mount Sinai's Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is pioneering advancements in endoscopic ear and skull base surgeries. These minimally invasive techniques are enhancing surgical precision and patient recovery in complex otologic procedures.

Advancements in Cochlear Implant Design

2025-04-30 - 2025-04

Comparative analyses indicate that behind-the-ear (BTE) processors offer functional benefits over off-the-ear (OTE) designs in adult cochlear implant users, including improved comfort and sound quality.

Cochlear Implantation Outcomes in Older Adults

2025-04-29 - 2025-04

A study focusing on individuals aged 80–90+ reveals that cochlear implantation can lead to substantial improvements in hearing and quality of life, challenging previous age-related limitations for the procedure.

Enhancing Speech Perception with Middle Ear Implants

2025-04-28 - 2025-04

Research demonstrates that incorporating a notch filter in the sound preprocessing of active middle ear implants significantly improves speech perception for users, particularly in noisy environments.

Preventing Cisplatin-Induced Hearing Loss

2025-04-25 - 2025-04

A systematic review published in Otology & Neurotology highlights effective strategies to mitigate hearing loss caused by cisplatin chemotherapy in adults. The study emphasizes the importance of early intervention and protective agents to preserve auditory function during cancer treatment.

New Tinnitus Guideline Offers Recommendations to Improve Patient Care

2025-04-19 - 2025-04

Tinnitus, defined by the perception of sounds such as buzzing or ringing in the absence of external noise, is particularly common in veterans due to military exposures to loud noises and chemicals. Although the majority of those with tinnitus aren’t bothered by it, the condition can be associated with insomnia, depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life, noted a guideline based on a systematic review.

Impact of Intratympanic Gentamicin on Cochlear Implant Outcomes

2025-04-17 - 2025-04

Intratympanic gentamicin (ITG) instillation is a therapeutic option in advanced Menière’s disease (MD) to control vertigo. ITG aims to induce vestibular hypofunction by selective ablation of vestibular hair cells. However, it may also adversely affect cochlear hair cells and the neural auditory pathway. Preservation of the neural auditory pathway is critical, as today cochlear implantation (CI) is the gold standard for auditory rehabilitation in patients with MD. This study assesses the impact of prior ITG treatment on CI outcomes in patients with MD.

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A systematic review of SARS-CoV-2 associated sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss

Global Hearing Loss Disease Treatment Market to Reach USD 19.83 Billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 7.10%

Voice problems: Updates to treatment and care of patients with hoarseness

Comparison of microscopic vs. endoscopic technique in revision stapes surgery

Tympanostomy Tube Surgery Guidelines:

Robert Bárány Swedish otologist

Surgical Exchange in Ghana:

Tympanostomy Tube Surgery Guidelines:

Age-Related Hearing Loss Guidelines:

Topology Optimization for Ossicular Prostheses:

Topology Optimization for Ossicular Prostheses:

Innovations in Cochlear Implants:

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging for Inner Ear:

Pepsin Inhibitor Development:

Dietary Modifications and Mucosal Protectors

Salivary Bile Acid Testing:

Salivary Bile Acid Testing:

Groundbreaking Larynx Transplant

Endoscopic Ear and Skull Base Surgery

Advancements in Cochlear Implant Design

Cochlear Implantation Outcomes in Older Adults

Enhancing Speech Perception with Middle Ear Implants

Preventing Cisplatin-Induced Hearing Loss

New Tinnitus Guideline Offers Recommendations to Improve Patient Care

Impact of Intratympanic Gentamicin on Cochlear Implant Outcomes

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