The ears are a pair of sensory organs whose primary functions are hearing and balance. They are divided into three portions: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Each has an intricate ...

For the first two weeks of life, mice with a hereditary form of deafness have nearly normal neural activity in the auditory system, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists. Their ...

Optical coherence tomography (OCT), a tool routinely used to diagnose and plan treatment for eye diseases, has now been modified to collect images of the inner ear. "These findings are exciting ...

Ménière’s disease (MD) is an inner ear disorder in which the main pathological feature is endolymphatic hydrops (EH). Positive pressure therapy (PPT) using a portable device is now a second-line ...

They are helpful in the fields of audiology and otolaryngology as they can verify middle ear function and aid in the diagnosis of issues like ear infections or problems arising with the eustachian ...

Ear care is one of those small but essential habits that we often tend to ignore. Because our ears donâ t demand constant attention, many people assume they donâ t need regular cleaning or upkeep. But ...

Loud noises and aging aren't the only things that can cause hearing loss. In fact, there are some unexpected factors that can impact how well you hear. Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey ...