Second cause of hidden hearing loss identified
Some people can pass a hearing test but have trouble understanding speech in a noisy environment. New research identifies a new mechanism for this condition just years after its discovery. Ref. Source 3m.
Hearing Loss (Hover)
Hearing loss has been a somewhat frustrating issue for me, especially since on ear has such to a greater extent as another. To be but ten feet away and often having issue hearing what someone else is saying can be problem, but with one side worse then the other I need to often make sure I am on the right side of another.
I too am interested in this test.
Hearing tests miss common form of hearing loss, study shows
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 new research findings. Ref. Source 5z.
I'm a musician, so my hearing is everything. I've been blessed with great hearing, but that's because I've always worn earplugs and avoided loud venues. I can see how regrouping hairs in the ear might help with vibrational deafness.