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A deeper understanding of how the brain regulates sound perception through inner ear nerve fibers could transform the way hearing loss is diagnosed and managed. In this conversation, Dr. John Oghalai explores groundbreaking research that uncovers the brain’s role in modulating cochlear nerve fibers to adjust sound levels in response to hearing loss. These findings provide new insights into auditory processing and may help explain conditions such as hyperacusis and tinnitus, offering potential pathways for future treatment approaches.
Dr. Oghalai further explores the implications of these findings for future treatments and personalized hearing care. He also shares how advanced imaging technologies like optical coherence tomography (OCT) could one day revolutionize the diagnosis and management of hearing disorders, potentially leading to more effective and tailored therapeutic approaches.
This discussion provides a detailed look at the evolving landscape of hearing research and its potential impact on patient care.
Learn more about the work being conducted in Dr. Oghalai’s lab: https://oghalailab.usc.edu/research/
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:02 Background – Dr. John Oghalai
02:37 Cochlear research
04:09 Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
05:24 How does the brain control the cochlea?
07:48 Possible mechanism for hyperacusis and tinnitus?
09:00 Transitioning to human research
12:38 Imaging the cochlea in humans – Cochlea Scope
13:50 Improving future hearing loss treatment
16:33 Golden age for audiology?
20:40 Future outlook
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