Insurance doesn't always cover hearing aids for kids
California's governor vetoed a bill extending insurance coverage for kids with hearing loss, but most states now require it.
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California's governor vetoed a bill extending insurance coverage for kids with hearing loss, but most states now require it.
Mice studies in California show the way to a new drug that could prevent hearing loss from loud music and aging.
They found that mutations in this gene trigger a molecular process known as the unfolded protein response (UPR), leading to the death of hair cells in the inner ear, contributing to deafness.
Researchers have found a gene that links deafness to cell death in the inner ear in humans – creating new opportunities for averting hearing loss.
Gene link found: Deafness tied to inner ear cell death, opening doors to stop hearing loss