Ear care, or otology, specifically treats the structure and function of the ear. Ear conditions include hearing and balance disorders, damage or disease of the ear, tumors, and others (see below). Our ...

In the inner ear, there are two different types of sensory cells that are responsible for hearing. An MHH research team has now identified the molecular switch for the formation of these inner and ...

Otoscopy is the first step in any hearing exam. It is a clinical procedure used to visually inspect the structures of the ear, specifically the external auditory canal, tympanic membrane, and some ...

The presence of two types of hair cells, the inner and outer hair cells, in the organ of Corti was appreciated nearly a 100 years ago but the function of the two has only become clear in the last 20 ...

A recent study has uncovered the surprising evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear, linking it to the gills of ancient fish and marine invertebrates. The research reveals that both structures ...

Ear cancer often starts as a skin cancer on the outer ear that then spreads throughout the various ear structures, including the ear canal and the eardrum. This rare cancer can also start from within ...

The three types of hearing loss are sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss. They each involve different parts of the ear and may have varying causes and treatments. Hearing loss in one or ...

Ear cancer is a disease that causes abnormal cell growth in the ear. The symptoms can vary depending on where the tumor is and how far it spreads. It might cause ear pain, blood, and hearing problems.