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Presbycusis (presby = elder, cusis = hearing) is the loss of hearing that gradually occurs in most individuals as they grow old. Everyone who lives long enough will develop some degree of presbycusis, some sooner than others. Those who damage their ears

from loud noise exposure will develop it sooner. It is estimated that 40-50 percent of people 75 and older have some degree of hearing loss. It involves a progressive loss of hearing, beginning with high-frequency sounds such as speech. The loss associated with presbycusis is usually greater for high-pitched sounds. It may be difficult for someone to hear the nearby chirping of a bird or the ringing of a telephone whereas they would be able to hear low pitched voices. Presbycusis most often occurs in both ears, affecting them equally.

Latest Publication and Research on Presbycusis - Updated on 11/23/2011

Cochlear nucleus neuron analysis in individuals with presbycusis. - Published by PubMed

Age-related changes in the guinea pig auditory cortex: relationship with brainstem changes and comparison with tone-induced hearing loss. - Published by PubMed

[Hearing loss and idoneity--the segnalation of noise-induced hearing loss hearing Loss]. - Published by PubMed

Age-related changes in the expression of NMDA, serotonin, and GAD in the central auditory system of the rat. - Published by PubMed

Cochlear nucleus neuron analysis in individuals with presbycusis. - Published by PubMed

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