Ear infections may soon be diagnosed with a smartphone. Researchers from the University of Washington have created a low-cost tympanometer system that can detect fluid in the middle ear by using a ...

Traditional clinical hearing tests often fail to diagnose patients with a common form of inner ear damage that might otherwise be detected by more challenging behavioral tests, according to the ...

Hearing loss is a common condition affecting adults and children globally. However, conventional treatments face some limitations, including diagnosis and drug delivery into the inner ear. While the ...

A new smartphone app can help doctors more accurately diagnose ear infections in babies and small children, potentially reducing unnecessary antibiotic use in kids, researchers report. Ear infections ...

A team led by researchers at the University at Buffalo has used Bluetooth earbuds and a deep learning AI system to diagnose three common ear conditions with a simple, non-invasive audio test that uses ...