Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It can range from mild to profound and can impact one or both ears and being around loud noises can cause hearing loss. Other factors, such as too much earwax, can lower how well ears work for a time.

Key Facts of Hearing Loss

Hard of hearing refers to people with hearing loss ranging from mild to severe.

Unaddressed hearing loss costs the global economy an estimated $980 billion annually due to healthcare expenses, educational support, and loss of productivity .

Over 1 billion young adults are at risk of permanent, avoidable hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices.

By 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people are projected to have some degree of hearing loss, and at least 700 million will require hearing rehabilitation.

Types of Hearing Loss

Conductive Hearing loss

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Mixed Hearing Loss

Our area of expertise

Protecting against hearing loss.
Reversing hearing loss caused by aging.
Supporting early-stage hearing loss.
Reducing symptoms of hearing loss.
Targeting those working in noisy environments.
Improving overall hearing health.

These images show cellular regeneration, in pink, in a preclinical model of sensorineural hearing loss. The control is on the left and the right has been treated.

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These two images shows replenished stem cell that drives progenitor cells to turn into oligodendrocytes. The control is on the left and the right ear has been treated.