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  Researchers have linked symptoms of cochlear synaptopathy, a “hidden” condition linked to the generation of tinnitus and hyperacusis, to difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments in college-age adults who regularly expose their ears to loud noises but who otherwise have normal hearing sensitivity, according to a new study from Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Although all 34 participants passed a standard audiogram—indicating no hearing loss—those who self-reported that they did not regularly use hearing protection when exposed to loud sounds

It has long been known that certain chemotherapy drugs are associated with hearing loss. But now for the first time, a new study at Indiana University has found a correlation between higher doses of a commonly used drug and increased hearing loss.   The drug in question is cisplatin, widely used for cancer treatment for more than 40 years. Researchers examined the cumulative effects of cisplatin-based chemotherapy on the hearing of testicular cancer survivors through in-depth testing of their ability to