A quick take for clinicians and  curious readers A new class of health devices delivers gentle electrical pulses to the auricular branch of the vagus nerve at the outer ear: so-called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS). Early trials in psychiatry-adjacent outcomes (insomnia, depressive symptoms, autonomic dysregulation) are promising, while safety appears favorable. But effects vary by device settings and population, and larger, multisite trials are stil

Photo depicting Vertigo. Retrieved from, https://geimshospital.com/blog/vertigo-symptoms-causes-and-treatment/ The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, is primarily responsible for maintaining balance and spatial awareness. Without the vestibular system to sense your position in relation to gravity, activities like walking or running would not be possible. It is composed of three structures: the peripheral apparatus, the central processing centers, and the motor outpu

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common cardiovascular condition heavily correlated with hearing loss, although the exact mechanism is not fully understood. Early diagnosis of hypertension can help with early testing and management of hearing loss.

Impact on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities The Covid-19 Pandemic obviously impacted people on a global scale, but certain groups...

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Mental health is a complex tapestry of emotions and experiences. This image illustrates the many challenges individuals may face. Chronic...

World Hearing Day, celebrated annually on March 3, aims to raise awareness about hearing loss, its prevention, and the importance of ear...

We know that it's common to lose our sense of smell or taste sometimes when we have some kind of cold, infection, or allergies. Humans...

It's summer, which usually means more time at the pool, lake, or ocean! While the increase in water activities helps to stave off the...

Babies start hearing in the womb! What if the baby has hearing loss? What is the impact?

Written by Jenni Kollker, FNP-C What is Swimmer's Ear? Remember, fun in the sun means more dips in the pool. But what if your little one...