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noised-induced hearing loss
Etiology:
- exposure to loud noise
- chronic exposure to high levels of sound
- generally at a frequency of about 4000 Hz
- irreversible, but preventable
Management:
- ebselen may be useful for prevention [1]
General
sensorineural hearing loss
References
- Kil J, Lobarinas E, Spankovich C et al
Safety and efficacy of ebselen for the prevention of noise-
induced hearing loss: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-
controlled, phase 2 trial.
Lancet. July 14, 2017
PMID: 28716314
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(17)31791-9/fulltext
- Maison SF, Rauch SD
Ethical considerations in noise-induced hearing loss research.
Lancet. July 14, 2017
PMID: 28716312
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(17)31875-5/fulltext