The OTOF gene encodes otoferlin, a protein that plays a critical role in hearing. It helps transmit sound signals from the ...

Hearing loss is one of the world’s most prevalent chronic conditions, affecting people of all ages. It interferes with how we ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Hearing loss is classified into three types: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed (when conductive and sensorineural hearing loss co-occur). Conductive ...

The sun bakes us through our single-pane windows and it’s also chilly during winter. Are the lightly-tinted year-round window film kits effective for these issues? — Jeffrey W.

I was just diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. They gave me a steroid injection into the ear and more steroids ...

I was just diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. They gave me a steroid injection into the ear and more steroids ...

An estimated 8 million women in the US have difficulty hearing, and 2 million of those are able to hear, at best, only shouted words. Women of all ages have better hearing than men at frequencies ...

We appreciate the readers’ interest 1, 2 in our article 3 on sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) and comments on hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Although hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been studied as ...

Genetic testing helps families to get diagnosed earlier and to access the right care and support sooner. When patients – particularly children, are presenting with hearing loss or changes on their ...

Sensorineural hearing loss can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, but with the right treatments, many people can manage the condition and maintain their hearing.

Hearing Loss for Dummies In their new AARP book, authors Frank Lin, M.D., and Nicholas Reed, Au.D., at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine lay out the steps to hearing health, including conditions ...

Bottom line There are many different ways doctors can test your hearing ability — if you’re experiencing hearing loss, you want a full picture of the problem to determine the correct solution ...