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2008 Archives
New Drug Could Prevent Hearing Loss From Chemotherapy
Currently there are no FDA approved drugs for the prevention and treatment of drug induced hearing loss or ototoxicity.
Sound Pharmaceuticals Inc (SPI) has announced the filing of an investigational new drug application with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the clinical testing of a proprietary formulation of ebselen for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced hearing loss or ototoxicity.
Troops’ Brain Injuries Inspire a New Mission
Doctors at Landstuhl have identified 2,391 brain-injured troops since 2006, most of them hurt by a blast. Such casualties make up 15% of all who arrived at the hospital.
Diabetes and Hearing Impairment in the US
Hearing impairment is common in adults with diabetes, and diabetes seems to be an independent risk factor for the condition.