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This week, RestorEar received news that our study, “Non-Invasive System to Deliver Therapeutic Hypothermia for Protection Against Noise-Induced Hearing Loss”, has received funding from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) for a second year. This clinical trial, which is currently finishing its first year, is investigating the use of mild therapeutic hypothermia delivered by ReBound for the preservation of sensory structures in the inner ear after noise exposure. Check out the clinicaltrials.gov page here.

Exciting new research published in Development has uncovered potential genetic culprits behind congenital deafness, which could pave the way for better diagnosis and treatment in the future.

A new study published in Heart suggests that hearing impairment may also have serious implications for heart health — specifically, an increased risk of heart failure.

Allergy season can be miserable for many—sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion, and fatigue are common symptoms. But did you know that allergies can also affect your hearing? If you've ever noticed muffled hearing, ear pressure, or an increase in tinnitus (ringing in the ears) during peak allergy seasons, you're not alone.

This week, the RestorEar team attended the 2025 American Academy of Audiology Conference and HearTech Expo in New Orleans, LA. The conference took place from March 26 to 29 and marked RestorEar’s second year attending this amazing event. 

Have you ever felt like the world around you is spinning, even when you're standing still? If so, you may have experienced vertigo. Vertigo can be unsettling and, in some cases, debilitating. But what many people don’t realize is vertigo’s relationship to hearing health. Let’s explore what causes vertigo, who is at risk, what treatments are available, and why anyone concerned about hearing health should be informed.

Hearing is a precious sense that many of us take for granted—until we start noticing problems. Unfortunately, modern life exposes us to many risks that can damage our hearing over time. Understanding these hazards and how to protect yourself can help preserve your hearing for years to come. Here, we review some of the most commonly encountered hazards to our hearing health, from noise exposure to certain medications and more.

A new paper titled “Noninvasive Targeted Temperature Management of the Inner Ear: Numerical Simulations and Experimental Measurements in a Human Cadaver Model” has been published in Otology & Neurotology. This research, completed in collaboration with Dr. Suhrud Rajguru’s laboratory at the University of Miami by Dr. Maria Fernanda Yepes, tested RestorEar’s ReBound cold packs on cadaveric models. 

Envoy Medical®, a company dedicated to innovative hearing solutions, has successfully enrolled the first two participants in its pivotal clinical study for the Acclaim® cochlear implant, a fully implanted cochlear implant (CI). This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the fully implanted device and support its future premarket approval (PMA) application. If proven successful, the Acclaim® cochlear implant could transform the cochlear implant industry by eliminating external components and leveraging the ear’s natural anatomy to process sound.