Cutting edge discussion on age-related hearing loss

Leading experts in the study of hair cells and hearing loss will discuss state-of-the art developments in determining the genetic and environmental factors that cause Age-Related Hearing Impairment (ARHI) at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in Chicago, IL. ARHI, also known as presbycusis, is the most common sensory impairment disorder in the elderly, affecting nearly 1 in 3 people between the ages of 65 and 75. It affects both ears equally due to gradual changes in the inner ear, causing the structure of the ear to become less responsive to sound waves.

The discussion will focus on recent advances in basic science and how they can be translated to help prevent ARHI, especially with regards to inner ear hair cell loss.

Source: American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery