Schwannomas are benign tumours derived from Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve sheaths. A schwannoma arising in the external auditory canal (EAC) is rare, with few cases reported in the literature.

There are several types of hearing loss and many more potential causes. Figuring out which type you have can help you choose ...

Objective: To investigate ear canal microflora’s structure, composition and function in patients with chronic bacterial otitis externa. Methods: A case-control study design method was used to collect ...

It travels from the cochlea in the inner ear to the ... over 30,000 sensory nerve fibers and is approximately 1 inch in length. The cochlear nerve trunk travels from the base of the cochlea to the ...

Novavax’s plans for growth outside of its COVID program have been thrown into chaos after the FDA put two of the biopharma's programs on hold in response to a case of nerve disease from a former ...

and cleaning and lubricating your ear canal by trapping dirt, dust and hair. Usually, your ears get rid of it naturally. The only cleaning necessary is to gently wipe inside the 'bowl' of your ear ...

Behind the ear, the facial nerve enters a bony structure called the facial canal. There, its roots are fused together ... Most nerves are either sensory (providing information through your five senses ...

When Apple refers to an “open-ear design,” it simply means that its wireless earbuds don’t rest deep in your ear canals or have silicone tips (like its AirPods Pro). This allows the earbuds to let ...

All of us deal with earwax buildup from time to time. You may find some on the outside of the ear canal, or it may attach itself to your earbuds. It's fine to clean your outer ear when earwax gets ...

We investigated whether transcranial bright light via the ear canals has an antidepressant effect in the treatment of SAD. Results Patients in all three groups showed significant decreases in ...

To evaluate the incidence of injuries to the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve (IPBSN) after anterior cruciate ... A total of 27 knees (45.7%) had sensory disorders, which persisted until ...