- Acoustic Neurinoma
Basic facts on acoustic neurinoma, a lesser known cause of hearing loss.
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED)
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease is examined in this feature. Forum members also discuss AIED.
Auditory Neuropathy
Auditory Neuropathy, a can-hear/can't hear condition, is the focus of this feature.
Bombing and Deafness
After the war ends, audiologists may be in high demand.
CHARGE Syndrome
A look at this relatively rare syndrome, and the resources available to parents of diagnosed children.
Central Auditory Processing Disorder
CAPD is a little-understood yet common disorder that causes a form of deafness in hearing people.
Cholesteatoma
Cholesteatomas are growths in the ear that can cause hearing loss.
Congenital Cytomegalovirus and Deafness
Congenital cytomegalovirus is one of the more common causes of hearing loss, and is almost as damaging as rubella.
Connexin 26
If you are in a family with hereditary hearing loss, or have a deaf child and don't know what caused it, it could very well be due to the Connexin 26 mutation.
Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome
Enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome, also known as LVAS, is a fairly common condition causing hearing loss.
Genetics and Hearing Loss
Genetic research into deafness and hearing loss is often in the news these days, with exciting progress being made. This article refers to useful resources for learning more about genetic/hereditary hearing loss.
Glue Ear - Common Cause of Hearing Loss
A look at this fairly common cause of temporary conductive hearing loss.
Goldenhar Syndrome
A look at this fairly rare facial disorder, which has hearing loss as one of its many characteristics.
Hair Cell Regeneration
Is a cure for deafness possible in our lifetimes? Guest article on one promising technology, hair cell regeneration.
Meniere's Disease
Meniere's Disease, which includes hearing loss among its symptoms, is not a fun thing to live with, but there is no shortage of people to turn to for support.
Meningitis
A look at this deadly illness, that if survived, often deafens the victim.
Mondini Syndrome
A malformation of the cochlea, causing hearing losses of varying degrees.
Growing Up Deaf - Rubella
It made me deaf (part of the Growing up Deaf series).
Otosclerosis
This hearing loss-related condition can be treated with surgery.
Ototoxicity
Before the doctor prescribes a drug for you, you might want to double-check to make sure the drug is not ototoxic, in order to protect whatever hearing you have left.
Presbycusis (or Age-Related Hearing Loss)
As we age, we are at greater risk for hearing loss.
Sudden Deafness
Not everyone is born with hearing impairment - sometimes it happens all of a sudden, without warning.
Tinnitus - Problem Associated with Hearing Loss
Fortunately, I do not have this condition - but there are others who suffer from "ringing in the ears."
TMJ and Hearing Loss
TMJ is one of the lesser-known causes of hearing loss.
Top Ten Causes of Hearing Loss in Children
What are the top causes of deafness in children? The answers came from a study.
Treacher Collins Syndrome
Learn more about this relatively rare disorder that causes both hearing loss and facial disfigurement.
Usher Syndrome - Deafblindness Cause
This syndrome can cause a person to be deaf and/or can cause a loss of vision.
Waardenburg Syndrome - Cause of Hearing Loss
One of the better-known genetic causes of deafness.
