Inner ear infections can cause certain parts of the inner ear to become inflamed. They can affect a person’s hearing and balance. They often occur when a person has a cold or flu, or if a middle ear ...

A loss of balance often occurs due to a problem with the signals the ear sends to the brain. These signals control our sense of balance and spatial awareness. Causes include medical conditions and ...

Introduction - According to Dr. Harold Levinson's groundbreaking research spanning more than 3 decades and encompassing over 35,000 successfully treated patients, most phobias (90%) were discovered to ...

A new study reveals that common loud noises cause fluid buildup in the inner ear and suggests a simple possible treatment for noise-induced hearing loss. Exposure to loud noise, such as a firecracker ...

A synthetic viral vector and a novel surgical approach developed at Mass Eye and Ear has enabled efficient gene transfer into the inner ear of nonhuman primates, a research team working towards the ...