Hearing loss research

Regenerative Medicine to Restore Human Hearing? Hope for the Future.

By Monique Hammond / June 23, 2026 / Comments Off on Regenerative Medicine to Restore Human Hearing? Hope for the Future.

Note: Beware of scams. While this research looks promising and is advancing quickly, there are currently no FDA-approved cochlear hair cell regenerative therapies available. Regenerative Medicine is an extremely complicated yet dynamic field of research. By using the body’s own healing capacity, the goal is to regenerate (replace or repair) damaged human cells and tissues.…

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First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss Approved

By Monique Hammond / May 6, 2026 / Comments Off on First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss Approved

So far, hearing loss related to genetics is treated the way any other type and degree of hearing loss are treated. Why? Because specific therapies to correct or replace defective or missing genes that interfere with the development of hearing structures and/or their functions are not available. But that changed recently, and there is hope…

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Ebselen as a ray of hope

Ebselen: A Ray of Hope for the World of Hearing Loss?

By Monique Hammond / July 6, 2021 / Comments Off on Ebselen: A Ray of Hope for the World of Hearing Loss?

Phase 3 drug trial – a cause for optimism? Every time that I read about a new drug going into clinical trials for the treatment of tinnitus or hearing loss, I tend to do a contained, internal Happy Dance.  Recently, I read that the FDA has allowed Sound Pharmaceuticals to proceed with a Phase 3 (human) trial…

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