Abstract The ears provide the important functions of hearing and balance. Ear problems can be debilitating for patients and may also be associated with other health conditions. Nurses may be caring ...

Results from a research study show how the inner ear processes speech, something that has until now been unknown. Results from a research study published in Nature Communications show how the inner ...

An imaging technique able to visualize the sound-induced vibrations traveling through the middle ear could offer new information about how the ear processes sound waves, and assist clinicians treating ...

Tympanometry refers to a test that helps in the evaluation of the proper functioning of the middle ear. The middle ear is positioned behind the eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane.‌ The test ...

Low-cost screening: A smartphone-based tympanometer can diagnose middle ear disorders. (Courtesy: Dennis Wise/University of Washington) Tympanometry is a test that measures middle ear function by ...

Your sense of hearing is a basic biological function. We use our ears not only for listening to the world around us, but they also help our sense of balance. Problems with your ears can range from ...

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Results from a research study published in Nature Communications show how the inner ear processes speech, something that has until now been unknown. The authors of the report include researchers from ...