Objective This report reviews the literature to identify the advances in our understanding of
the middle ear (ME)–Eustachian tube (ET) system during the past 4 years and, on that basis …

Usher syndrome is a syndromic form of hereditary hearing impairment that includes
sensorineural hearing loss and delayed-onset retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Type 1 Usher …

Objectives: To describe the impact of effusion volume, viscosity, and purulence on the
audiologic profiles of children with otitis media with effusion. Design: Fifty-one ears from …

Mechanical damage to middle ear components in blast exposure directly causes hearing
loss, and the rupture of the tympanic membrane (TM) is the most frequent injury of the ear …

Exposure to blast overpressure or high-intensity sound can cause injuries to the auditory
system, which leads to hearing loss or tinnitus. In this study, we examined the involvement of …

Objective To evaluate (1) whether changes in serum prestin aid in early detection of cisplatin
ototoxicity,(2) the role of diltiazem as an otoprotectant, and (3) whether prestin levels are …

Infection and inflammation of the middle ears that characterizes acute and chronic o titis m
edia (OM), is a major reason for doctor visits and antibiotic prescription, particularly among …

Introduction The peripheral auditory system and various structures within the central auditory
system are vulnerable to blast injuries, and even blast overpressure is at relatively mild …

Objective To determine if mitoquinone (MitoQ) attenuates cisplatin-induced hearing loss in
guinea pigs. Study Design Prospective and controlled animal study. Setting Academic …

Hearing damage caused by blast waves is a frequent and common injury for Service
members. However, most studies have focused on high-intensity blast exposures that are …