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Researchers discovered proteins in ear cells have a hidden second job that, when disrupted, causes permanent hearing loss. This breakthrough could lead to antibiotics that don't damage hearing and new treatments for genetic deafness.
Nearly 10 million Americans under 60 with hearing loss can now access affordable solutions starting at just $100, thanks to a 2022 FDA rule change that eliminated the prescription requirement. After testing 45 models over four years, experts confirm budget options now rival $4,000 prescription devices for mild to moderate hearing loss.
A groundbreaking study shows that people with cochlear implants listen to music more when their devices are optimally programmed for speech. This discovery reveals that improving communication abilities creates an unexpected bonus: reconnecting patients with the joy of music.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is ramping up its efforts to develop gene therapies that could restore hearing in people with genetic hearing loss. The move signals growing confidence in cutting-edge treatments that address the root causes of deafness.
Scientists just created an AI tool that analyzes the tiny hair cells in our ears 50 times faster than before, opening doors for new gene therapies that could restore hearing. Some children born deaf are already hearing thanks to gene therapy, and this breakthrough could help many more.
Chinese researchers built an AI system that diagnoses the debilitating inner ear condition Meniere's disease with 97% accuracy, offering hope for faster treatment to millions who struggle with vertigo and hearing loss. The breakthrough could transform how doctors catch and treat the condition before it worsens.