The Magic of Stem Cells in Reversing Hearing Loss

Recent progress has been made in steps to regenerate inner ear hair cells, which when lost are the cause of sensorineural hearing loss. The first-ever human trial to explore the use of stem cell therapy to regain hearing is about to begin in England. The treatment targets the root cause of the type of hearing loss associated with aging. This experimental treatment is designed to regrow these damaged delicate neural structures which are responsible for detecting sound. Embryonic stem cells will be transplanted into the cochlea which may then mature to become functional hair cells (Neoscope, July12,2025.)

Measles and Hearing Loss

With the measles virus in the news as once again affecting individuals in the United States, it is interesting to note that one lasting deficit from the virus may be hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss resulting from measles-related encephalitis and conductive, typically temporary hearing loss from ear infections may occur as well. Estimates suggest that 5 to 10% of cases of profound hearing loss in unvaccinated people may be measles-linked (Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2007).

Hearing is in! Don't be left out!

Everyday we see more people, young and old, with hearing devices in their ears. All you need is an interest in joining in the conversation. Embrace the sounds of the world we live in and enjoy life to the fullest. No more hearing laughter among your friends and having to pretend you heard the joke! There is nothing to wait for - tomorrow is today.

Home Hearing Help Poetry

If on many an occasion,

You ask“what?” during conversation

Don’t know if to laugh

For fear of a gaff

It’s high time to try amplification!

Hearing Loss and Dementia? Really?

Hearing loss and its relationship to dementia is currently a commonly discussed topic. The general view is that they are correlated but there is no clear evidence of a cause and effect relationship. There is clear evidence though that older individuals with hearing loss do have decreased grey matter in the brain compared to those of the same age with normal hearing. Hearing aids may be the best hope for providing hearing assistance and reducing the risk of demen†ia.