Abstract The ears provide the important functions of hearing and balance. Ear problems can be debilitating for patients and may also be associated with other health conditions. Nurses may be caring ...

Results from a research study published in Nature Communications show how the inner ear processes speech, something that has until now been unknown. The authors of the report include researchers from ...

An imaging technique able to visualize the sound-induced vibrations traveling through the middle ear could offer new information about how the ear processes sound waves, and assist clinicians treating ...

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 ...

Tympanometry refers to a test that helps in the evaluation of the proper functioning of the middle ear. The middle ear is positioned behind the eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane.‌ The test ...

In some pediatric teaching programs, most residents graduate without a practical knowledge of objective tests for middle ear function. The 1997 “Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Acute ...

Hearing loss is often considered an unavoidable part of aging, but your diet can play a more significant role in auditory health than you might think. Certain nutrients support ear function, blood ...

Tinnitus, often characterized by persistent ringing in the ears, affects millions of people worldwide. The condition can lead to frustration, anxiety, and a significant decline in the quality of life.

Ear ringing, medically known as tinnitus, affects millions of people worldwide with sounds that range from subtle buzzing to loud, persistent noise that disrupts daily life. The phantom sounds can ...