Breakthroughs in Protecting Children From Ototoxicity When people develop hearing or balance problems due to a medicine (as a side-effect), it’s called ototoxicity. An exciting consensus review on platinum-induced ototoxicity in children, co-authored by Dr. Brian Fligor, unveils promising strategies...
How Genetic Mutations Affect Hearing and Its Progression
How Genetic Mutations Affect Hearing and Its Progression Genetics can most definitely affect your hearing, and yes, it’s complicated. Buckle in for some complicated language and insight into these genetic abnormalities. Understanding the impact of GJB2 (connexin 26) mutations on...
Clinical Trial of a Farnesyltransferase Inhibitor in Children With Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
Discovering Hope for Progeria There’s exciting new research on Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS)! Dr. Brian Fligor contributed to a study that reveals promising advances in treatment. HGPS, a premature aging disorder, leads to severe health issues and early mortality. Targeting...
Self-report and Long-Term Field Measures of MP3 Player Use: How Accurate Is Self-Report?
In a Study, How Accurate Is Self-Reporting? Ever wonder how honest you’d be if asked about how loud you crank up your music? This fun study, co-authored by our own Dr. Brian Fligor, digs into how accurate people are when...
Assessing Noise Exposure Among Urban MP3 Player Users
Assessing Noise Exposure Among Urban MP3 Player Users In a bustling urban environment, portable listening device (PLD) use has become increasingly common, raising concerns about potential noise-induced hearing loss. A study, co-authored by Dr. Brian Fligor, investigates the noise exposure...
Portable Music Player Users: Cultural Differences and Potential Dangers
Exploring Inconsistencies in the Study of Portable Music Listening How facts are researched is sometimes just as important as the facts themselves. Up for a good read? This insightful study explores some interesting hearing health research and the inconsistencies within...
Cultural and Demographic Factors Influencing Noise Exposure Estimates From Use of Portable Listening Devices in an Urban Environment
Culture and Demographics Impact Hearing Risks From Music Devices We recommend you check out this fascinating study, published in the Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research. The study investigated how using portable listening devices (PLDs) can impact hearing health...
Evaluating Pediatric Hearing in the Operating Room
Evaluating Pediatric Hearing in the Operating Room In pediatric audiology, assessing hearing during surgical procedures can be crucial, particularly for children with complex medical conditions. A study, co-authored by Dr. Brian Fligor and some colleagues, investigates the accuracy and implications...
The Risks of Portable Listening Devices
The Risks of Portable Listening Devices In an age where portable listening devices (PLDs) like earbuds and headphones are constantly used by teenagers, concerns about the potential for music-induced hearing loss (MIHL) are on the rise. A study with significant...
Advancing the Understanding of Chemo-Induced Ototoxicity
Advancing the Understanding of Chemo-Induced Ototoxicity Chemotherapy is a life-saving treatment for many cancer patients, but it often comes with a range of side effects, including ototoxicity. Ototoxicity is when a person develops hearing or balance problems due to a...