Three recent advancements can treat a large number of patients who have the condition

A new computer program may be able to predict which children with hearing loss treated with cochlear implants will develop effective language skills after implantation.
Implantation of the poorer ear has raised concerns that the implant could be less beneficial in an auditory system that has been long deprived of stimulation
Literature shows a decrease of mean tinnitus questionnaire score after unilateral cochlear implantation; however, there is also a chance of increasing burden of existing tinnitus
Repetitive transcranial magnetic pulses may improve symptoms of tinnitus
The FDA says that the efficacy of certain drugs to treat otitis media, otitis externa, or excessive wax buildup has not been proven, and some have reports of adverse effects
Radiologists Hugh Curtin, MD and Caroline Robson, MBChB discuss indications for both CT and MRI imaging studies in the evaluation and management of otologic disease.
Timeline of pivotal advances in CI technology from 1957 through 2000
Research suggests bilateral implants should be placed simultaneously when feasible
New apps give hearing disabled better control over listening environments without adjusting ear-mounted devices