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Some life-saving antibiotics may cause hearing loss and balance problems
Antibiotics, which treat bacterial infections, are essential, life-saving medicines. But just like any medication, they carry the risk of side effects. When it comes to one potent class of antibiotics, known as aminoglycosides, these potential side effects include hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems.
Hearing screening ups awareness of hearing loss, hearing aid use
Having a recent hearing test is associated with a lower risk for underreporting hearing loss and greater likelihood of hearing aid use, according to a research letter published online July 14 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
How are cochlear implants different from hearing aids?
Hearing aids are the instrument of choice for the majority of people with hearing loss, but for those who are deaf or severely hard of hearing, cochlear implants may be a better option.
I’m an older adult with severe hearing loss. Can I get a cochlear implant?
We're commonly asked by readers who are 65+ if cochlear implants might be a suitable option for them. The answer is yes—provided you meet the candidacy guidelines for surgery.
SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear, study finds
The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect cells of the inner ear, including hair cells, which are critical for both hearing and balance, a new study suggests.