The mammalian cochlea is an extraordinary biomechanical system whose capacity for sensitivity and frequency discrimination hinges on intricate interactions between its passive structures and active ...

The kinocilium of vestibular hair cells is a unique organelle with molecular features of primary and motile cilia and may serve as an active, force-generating element within the hair bundle.

Disabling hearing loss affects one in every ten people and up to 25% of people over 60, according to the World Health Organization, and can have both genetic and environmental causes such as ...

Disabling hearing loss affects one in every ten people and up to 25% of people over 60, according to the World Health Organization, and can have both genetic and environmental causes such as ...

The brain may play a role in helping the ear regulate its sensitivity to sound and compensate for hearing loss by sending a signal to a structure in the inner ear known as the cochlea, according to a ...

MPR spoke with Dr Daniela Carvalho, an investigator in the CHORD trial, the results form which formed the basis for the approval of Otarmeni.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways The cochlear nerve is part of the eighth cranial nerve and is ...

Like other sensory organs that allow mankind to experience the environment, the ear has long held a special fascination for scientists. In mammals, the inner workings of the ear are encased in the ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. – The majority of cochlear implant recipients develop new bone formation that adversely affects long-term hearing preservation, according to a study appearing in Radiology. Cochlear ...

Intra-arterial Paraplatin did not cause hearing loss in children with retinoblastoma, as shown by DPOAE testing. DPOAE testing is a noninvasive, reliable method for assessing cochlear function and ...

The presence of cochlear dysfunction found in patients with alopecia areata (AA) suggests the need for more comprehensive assessment and management of hearing-related issues associated with AA. A ...