Our son with a hearing loss opened up our family’s world and made us all stronger.
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Gene Therapy for Hearing Loss: Interpreting Preliminary Clinical Trial Results
Our independent analysis of the clinical trials’ published data yields the following insights on gene therapy for hearing loss from otoferlin variants. The clinical trials provide the first validation of pharmacological treatments for hearing loss.
Swag and Spirit
A parent celebrates her son and is teaching others about being hard of hearing, how to help with hearing care, and how there’s no limit to success.
Meet the 2024 Emerging Research Grants Scientists
As of this year, our general hearing health grants have been renamed Elizabeth M. Keithley, Ph.D. Early Stage Investigator Awards in recognition of Keithley’s impact on the field and long service to HHF, and the awards’ focus on supporting the next generation.
14 Best Travel Tips for Families With Cochlear Implants
Going on trips with kids with hearing loss requires a little bit more forethought but is well worth the effort.
Neural Test Assesses Hearing Aid Success Among Young Patients
Our results demonstrated that neural responses were sensitive to the improved audibility provided by hearing aids among the 5- to 17-year-old children assessed.
Step Up for Science Match Through May 19
Every May, we invite our community to join us as we Step Up for Science in support of the ERG program, our flagship research effort—with a dollar for dollar match. Your gift goes twice as far.
Hope for Moms When Your Child Is Diagnosed with Hearing Loss
I’m now passionate about helping other moms live their own story of hope and healing amidst hearing loss in their children. I understand how overwhelming it feels for a mom to receive that first diagnosis that your child has hearing loss.
Apparent Benefits of Cochlear Implantation Before Age 2
These findings are important because they provide valuable insight into the interaction between the learner’s age (developmental period effect) and their linguistic experience (quality and quantity of linguistic input) in early development.
The Gene TMPRSS3 and Me
A teen learns about the genetic cause of her hearing loss, and is spreading the word to find out more.