For the first two weeks of life, mice with a hereditary form of deafness have nearly normal neural activity in the auditory system, according to a new study. Previous studies indicate that this early ...

Introduction Nurses need to understand the structure and the function of the ear, as they may have to care for patients who have chronic ear problems and across many different specialties, in both ...

The ear is a physically complex sense organ, especially in mammals. Because some of the ear’s structure involves bones, much of the evolution of the ear can be followed through the fossil record. The ...

The ear is a complex organ consisting of the outer, middle, and inner ear. The inner ear is the deepest part of the ear, resting in the temporal bone. It is responsible for hearing, balance, and ...

Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is a rare disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the inner ear. This often causes hearing loss and other complications. While it’s not always clear why a ...

Inner ear infections can cause certain parts of the inner ear to become inflamed. They can affect a person’s hearing and balance. They often occur when a person has a cold or flu, or if a middle ear ...