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Durable gene therapy for inherited childhood deafness
Last updated: July 17, 2026 Quick Answer: On April 23, 2026, the FDA approved Otarmeni (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), the first-ever gene therapy for inherited deafness caused by OTOF gene mutations. Clinical trial data show durable gene therapy for inherited childhood deafness … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood deafness, cochlear implant vs gene therapy, fda approved gene therapy, gene therapy for deafness, genetic hearing loss treatment, hearing loss in children, inherited childhood deafness, otarmeni, otof gene mutation, otoferlin, pediatric hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Adults and Children: Rare Ear Complications, Hearing Loss Risk, and When to See an ENT
Last updated: July 7, 2026 Quick Answer: Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness that primarily affects young children but can also strike adults. While most cases resolve on their own within 7-10 days, a subset … Continue reading
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Tagged coxsackievirus, ent specialist, hand foot and mouth disease, hearing loss in children, hfmd adults, hfmd ear complications, hfmd symptoms, middle ear infection, otitis media, temporary hearing loss, tinnitus after viral illness, viral ear infection
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Otitis Media with Effusion: How ‘Glue Ear’ Affects Hearing in Children and Adults
Between 50% and 80% of children will experience otitis media with effusion at least once before their fourth birthday [1]. That staggering number makes glue ear one of the most common childhood conditions on the planet — yet many parents … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, ear health, ear tubes, eustachian tube dysfunction, glue ear, hearing loss in children, middle ear fluid, ome treatment, otitis media with effusion, speech delay, tympanostomy
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