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noise-induced hearing loss
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Why you temporarily hear muffled sound after a loud noise
Researchers have discovered why we temporarily hear muffled sound after a loud noise. While the muffled hearing will usually go away, the damage caused to hearing is permanent.
Another drug trial to prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Another drug trial to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. Great news for people who can’t avoid loud noise, but for the rest of us prevention is the better option.
CDC educates public about the dangers of noise
The CDC has started a campaign to educate the public about the dangers of noise at sports events. This is good news, but real change will require government regulation.
Hearing loss associated with depression
Yet another study links hearing loss with depression. Isn’t it time the government and medical community work together to stop noise-induced hearing loss?
Newly identified gene plays critical role in noise-induced hearing loss
Newly identified gene plays critical role in noise-induced hearing loss. Great news, but why wait for some future cure when prevention of hearing loss is so easy?
Going to a music festival soon?
Going to a music festival soon? Make sure the only reminder you leave with is a t-shirt and not noise-induced hearing loss.
First potential biomarker for noise-induced hearing loss identified
The 1st biomarker for noise-induced hearing loss found. Great news. But you can prevent NIHL now with one simple step: avoid loud sound.
New study shows hope for hearing loss. Again.
New study shows hope for hearing loss. Again. But why wait for a cure when you can prevent hearing loss now by avoiding loud noise?