Study reveals how inner-ear damage affects middle-ear function

Researchers have identified how lesions in the basilar membrane—a critical structure in the inner ear—alter the mechanical responses of the middle ear. The finding could inform development of better hearing aids and treatments for hearing loss, a condition affecting over 1.5 billion people globally and representing a significant market opportunity for medical device makers.

Originaltitel: Effects of basilar-membrane lesions on dynamic responses of the middle ear