Medical Xpress November 26, 2024
About 1.5 billion people globally experience some level of hearing loss—that’s nearly 20% of the world’s population. Losing the ability to hear can be devastating, and navigating potential treatments isn’t always straightforward.
What actually causes it? Are there new treatments that can restore hearing? Can it be reversed? How does air travel affect hearing loss?
Konstantina Stankovic, MD, Ph.D., professor of otolaryngology, helps readers navigate these questions and more as she explains the mechanism behind hearing loss, describes available and emerging treatments, and provides a glimpse into her research and efforts to understand and restore this core human sense.
What causes hearing loss? Are there different types? Is it genetic?
There are many causes of hearing loss. They include genetic...
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