New auditory brainstem implant shows early promise
Lina Irawan
A collaborative research effort led by scientists at Mass Eye and Ear, a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in…
Hearing Science & Auditory Research
New Neuroimaging Method FREQ-NESS Reveals Real-Time Brain Reorganization During Auditory Perception
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Aarhus University and the University of Oxford has fundamentally challenged the traditional understanding of how the human brain processes auditory information. Published in…
Earwax Odor Analysis and AI-Driven Olfactory Systems Offer a Non-Invasive Breakthrough in Early Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
The medical community is witnessing a potential paradigm shift in the early detection of neurodegenerative disorders as researchers unveil a novel diagnostic method utilizing the chemical composition of human earwax.…
Lifelong Intellectual Engagement Linked to Significant Delay in Alzheimer’s Disease Onset and Cognitive Decline
A comprehensive study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that consistent engagement in mentally stimulating activities from childhood through old age is associated…
USC Researchers Identify New Brain Imaging Benchmark to Improve Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Across Diverse Populations
In a significant advancement for the field of neurodegenerative research, a team of scientists from the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute…
Hearing Devices Linked to Improved Social Connectivity and Reduced Isolation in New USC Study
A comprehensive study from the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part of Keck Medicine of USC, has established a definitive link between the use of…
Hearing Loss and Subjective Loneliness Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
The intersection of sensory impairment and psychological well-being has emerged as a critical frontier in geriatric research, particularly as global populations age at an unprecedented rate. A comprehensive study led…
Lithium Deficiency Identified as a Primary Driver of Alzheimer’s Disease in Groundbreaking Harvard Medical School Study
A decade-long investigation by neuroscientists at Harvard Medical School has yielded a transformative discovery that may finally explain the biological "spark" behind Alzheimer’s disease. The research, published on August 6…
High Intake of Common Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Middle-Aged Adults
The long-held perception of low- and no-calorie sweeteners as a benign or even healthy alternative to refined sugar has been challenged by a comprehensive study published in the September 3,…
Obesity and Choline Deficiency Linked to Early Markers of Neurodegeneration in Young Adults
New clinical research led by Arizona State University has uncovered evidence that the biological foundations of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions may be established decades earlier than previously understood.…
