Hearing Loss
TAU researchers develop groundbreaking gene therapy to treat hearing, balance disabilities
“These findings highlight the potential of self-complementary AAVs to reduce dose requirements, minimize toxicity, and broaden clinical use of inner-ear therapies," said the head researcher.
Breakthrough gene therapy could one day cure genetic hearing loss
Gene therapy restores hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness
A new smart hearing aid has landed in Israel. What’s its advantage?
Will this Israeli startup ensure equal lives for the hearing impaired?
The groundbreaking technology company Deafinitely developed an innovative and revolutionary solution for translating digital content into sign language in real-time.
First deaf Miss South Africa crowned amid controversy over finalist's heritage
Mia le Roux, the first deaf Miss South Africa, won despite controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew amid xenophobic backlash.
Headphones that replace hearing aids
Australian company Nuheara launches wireless hearing-assist headphones in Israel, including HP-branded model with advanced hearing test technology.
Enhancing life: Smart solutions for seniors' independence
From smart technology to daily aids, here's how innovation is reshaping life for seniors and fostering independence.
Study examines reasons for age-related hearing loss
About one in five people around the world suffer from AHRL, and this number is expected to rise as the global population ages.
Children who are exposed to loud noise via earbuds and headphones can endanger their hearing
Among parents whose children use headphones and earbuds, half of them say that their kid/s spend at least an hour a day using audio devices.
All Ears: Hearing loss treatments & trends
Dr. Michal Kaufmann, head of the Ear Surgery and Cochlear Transplantation Center at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, talks us through the causes and treatments of hearing loss.
Amnon Shashua: AI could solve our most perplexing questions in 10 years
Founder of MobileEye, OrCam shares latest technologies to improve people’s lives
Can a new drug prevent hearing loss?
Mice studies in California show the way to a new drug that could prevent hearing loss from loud music and aging.
Hearing aids reduce the risk of death - study
Hearing loss is very common, affecting an estimated 1·6 billion people around the world, and its prevalence is expected to increase to 2.5 billion by 2050.
Shooting practice at firearm ranges can harm hearing, pregnant women - OSH
The noise from machine guns and rifles, characterized by very high decibel levels of around 160 decibels has the potential to cause irreversible hearing damage – even with a single exposure.
