Research
Earwax - a better way of measuring systemic cortisol levels?
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- Published on 06 November 2020
depression
The notoriously difficult task of sampling the stress hormone cortisol—in high levels a risk factor of depression—may be eased if sought in earwax, according to a study led by Dr Andres Herane-Vives of University College London's Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience.
Stress factors dominate UK study suggesting increased tinnitus from COVID symptoms and measures
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- Published on 05 November 2020
tinnitus
A new study of 3,103 tinnitus sufferers led by the UK's Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) revealed that as many as 40% of those displaying symptoms of COVID-19 claimed to have experienced a simultaneous worsening of their condition.
Age-related hearing loss could be helped by regenerating hair cells, study suggests
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- Published on 27 October 2020
hearing loss
New research using improved microscopy techniques suggests that age-related hearing loss is primarily caused by damage to inner ear sensory cells, pointing to regeneration of hair cells as a potential solvent future therapy.
Manchester researchers land funding to investigate COVID links to hearing loss
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- Published on 25 October 2020
COVID
Does COVID-19 cause hearing loss? The UK's Manchester Biomedical Centre has won funding to help answer this hotspot question by carrying out a comprehensive clinical and diagnostic research study on post-hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
What price is UK hearing research paying for lockdowns?
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- Published on 07 October 2020
research
Over the months since coronavirus restrictions were first introduced, the flow of investigation into hearing has been obstructed and, to some extent, rerouted. Though manufacturers' installations have been hard hit, perhaps the worst hit research centres have been universities.
Ototoxicity of opioids underlined by New Jersey study
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- Published on 06 October 2020
drugs
Doctors prescribing opioids should be aware of an ototoxicity risk to patients, who could suffer permanent hearing loss and tinnitus from their medication.
Masks muzzle communication in audiology
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- Published on 21 September 2020
covid
One of the study graphs showing - by situation - how survey respondents feel about wearing face coverings
An ongoing study by the University of Manchester has underlined that use of face coverings is leaving patients and professionals struggling to engage and connect.
Virtual is the conference way for Britain's leading tinnitus group
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- Published on 19 August 2020
conference
The British Tinnitus Association (BTA) has announced that its annual 2020 conference will still go ahead—virtually, i.e. online—from October 5 to 9.
Imaging inside the cochlea soon a reality with hair-width scanner
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- Published on 05 August 2020
medical imaging
A newly-developed ultrathin 3D-printed optical endoscope is bringing miniaturised probing to the level of providing trauma-free high-resolution imaging from within delicate narrow body parts such as the cochlea.
Optical cochlear implants come a rodent step closer
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- Published on 29 July 2020
CIs
The development of a more effective cochlear implant using light instead of electricity has been hastened towards clinical translation following succesful experimentation using rodents.
