Biomarker for Noise Induced Hearing Loss

A new research collaborative study by Sensorion and UConn Health, presented at the 53rd American Neurotology Society Annual Spring Meeting, revealed the first potential biomarker for noise-induced hearing loss. The research team analyzed blood samples to check the level of serum prestin. The severity of hearing loss would be dependent upon the level of prestin circulated in the blood associated with the changes in an outer hair cell protein.

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• June 28, 2018