Research
Researchers who study hearing at Mayo Clinic focus on keeping and restoring hearing. Mayo Clinic researchers study a wide range of research. Areas of research focus include:
- Improving hearing across the life span by finding hearing loss early and keeping track of it.
- Newest treatments for hearing loss.
- Cochlear implants, including new hardware and software and ways to do surgery.
Other areas of research include:
- Otosclerosis and stapedectomy.
- Skull base tumors and surgery.
- A type of tumor called an acoustic neuroma, also known as a vestibular schwannoma.
- Cholesteatoma management.
Advances in basic science research and clinical studies have led to new and improved treatments. Researchers in neurophysiology, neurological conditions of the ear, ENT, medical genetics, neurology, pediatrics, internal medicine, radiology and audiology work together to advance care for people with hearing loss.
To learn about current research related to hearing loss, see:
Publications
See a list of publications about hearing loss by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.