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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Pioneering gene therapy restores UK girl’s hearing. A truly wonderful outcome.

    May 23, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 23, 2024 Source:Pioneering gene therapy restores UK girl’s hearing

  • Gene therapies that let deaf children hear bring hope—and many questions

    February 1, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 1, 2024 Source:Gene therapies that let deaf children hear bring hope—and many questions

  • Study published in BMJ Global Health estimates that one billion people ages 12-34 who use ear buds are at risk of hearing loss because of prolonged exposure to ~80 dB volume levels.

    November 17, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 17, 2022 Source:Half of World’s Young People at Risk for Hearing Loss: Study Reference:Prevalence and global estimates of unsafe listening practices in adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis What Noises Cause Hearing Loss?

  • Sunday House Call #642,  February 18, 2018: Systematic review gives straight dope on medical use of cannabis. Let the Backfire-Effect-Games begin.

    February 18, 2018

    Sunday House Call #642,  February 18, 2018: Systematic review gives straight dope on medical use of cannabis. Let the Backfire Effect games begin. Topics today include: A systematic review published in this week’s Canadian Family Physician and reported here evaluated the medical conditions for its use. My weekly editorial reviews this new information. Your calls…

  • What is contributing to teen hearing loss?

    August 20, 2010

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 20, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Teen hearing loss on the rise in U.S.: study

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