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Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Hearing Loss

A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2026 | Viewed by 1548

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Francesco Ciodaro

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Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Adult and Development Age Human Pathology “Gaetano Barresi”, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, Messina, Italy
Interests: audiology; rhinology; ENT surgery; cochlear implants; vestibular disease; laryngology; otology/neurotology; hearing aids; head and neck cancer; nasal polyposis
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Dr. Daniele Portelli

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Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Adult and Development Age Human Pathology “Gaetano Barresi”, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, Messina, Italy
Interests: audiology; rhinology; ENT surgery; cochlear implants; vestibular disease; laryngology; otology/neurotology; hearing aids; head and neck cancer; nasal polyposis

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions worldwide, profoundly affecting communication, social interaction, and quality of life. Despite significant progress in diagnostic tools, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and surgical techniques, hearing loss remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, with considerable socioeconomic consequences, particularly in ageing populations.

In recent years, major advances have been achieved in understanding the mechanisms of hearing disorders and developing innovative therapeutic strategies. Cutting-edge research, including regenerative medicine, molecular approaches, artificial intelligence, tele-audiology, and precision audiology, is reshaping both diagnostics and rehabilitation. Yet important challenges persist in achieving early diagnosis, optimising outcomes, and ensuring equitable access to care.

To address these issues, Medicina is launching a Special Issue entitled “Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Hearing Loss”. We warmly invite submissions of original research, reviews, and meta-analyses covering diagnostic innovations, medical and surgical interventions, auditory rehabilitation, technological advances, and public health strategies.

Dr. Francesco Ciodaro
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Dr. Daniele Portelli
Guest Editor Assistant

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Keywords

  • hearing loss
  • otology
  • auditory rehabilitation
  • hearing aids
  • cochlear implants
  • regenerative medicine
  • precision audiology
  • artificial intelligence
  • tele-audiology
  • hearing health

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Clinical Performance of a Smartphone-Based Sound Amplification Device Versus a Personal Sound Amplification Product in Elders with Mild-to-Moderate Hearing Loss: A Prospective Cohort Study
by Cheng-Jung Wu, Sheng-Yu Wu, Cheng-Yu Tsai, Arnab Majumdar, Jeffrey Yang, Jinn-Moon Yang and Lok-Yee Joyce Li
Medicina 2026, 62(3), 516; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62030516 - 10 Mar 2026
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Background and Objectives: To evaluate the clinical performance of a smartphone-based sound amplification device (SBSAD) compared to a conventional personal sound amplification product (PSAP) in older adults with mild-to-moderate sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), ad-dressing the need for accessible alternatives given the low [...] Read more.
Background and Objectives: To evaluate the clinical performance of a smartphone-based sound amplification device (SBSAD) compared to a conventional personal sound amplification product (PSAP) in older adults with mild-to-moderate sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), ad-dressing the need for accessible alternatives given the low adoption of traditional hearing aids. Materials and Methods: Forty-nine participants (mean age 68 years) with mild-to-moderate SNHL underwent audiometric testing and subjective evaluation under three conditions: unaided, aided with a commercial PSAP, and aided with an SBSAD (iPhone with wireless earbuds). Primary outcomes included functional gain in sound field thresholds and user ratings of sound quality and acceptability via a custom questionnaire. Results: Both devices yielded significant threshold improvements compared to the unaided condition (p < 0.001). Mean functional gain was 16.0 dB for the PSAP and 15.3 dB for the SBSAD, with no statistically significant difference (p > 0.5). Subjective ratings for sound quality, comfort, cosmetic acceptability, and future willingness to use were comparable between devices (all p > 0.05). Conclusions: The SBSAD performed equivalently to a traditional PSAP in improving audibility and user satisfaction. Smartphone-based technologies offer a viable, accessible mobile health solution to bridge the gap for older adults who lack conventional hearing aids. Full article
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Affective Temperaments and Anger in Patients with Tinnitus and High-Frequency Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study
by Daniele Portelli, Clara Lombardo, Sabrina Loteta, Francesco Ciodaro, Cristina Bartolotta, Cosimo Galletti, Carmela Mento, Angela Alibrandi and Giuseppe Alberti
Medicina 2026, 62(2), 340; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62020340 - 7 Feb 2026
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Background and Objectives: Chronic tinnitus in patients with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is frequently linked to psychological distress and affective temperament traits. This study examined audiological characteristics, psychological profiles, and their interrelations in adults with tinnitus. Materials and Methods: In [...] Read more.
Background and Objectives: Chronic tinnitus in patients with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is frequently linked to psychological distress and affective temperament traits. This study examined audiological characteristics, psychological profiles, and their interrelations in adults with tinnitus. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional single-centre study, 38 adults with chronic tinnitus and bilateral SNHL underwent otoscopy, tympanometry, and pure-tone audiometry. Participants were classified into two audiometric groups: high-frequency gently sloping (N = 19) and ski-slope hearing loss (N = 19). The audiological and psychological assessment included the THI, TFI, TEMPS-A, and STAXI-2. Groups were compared using non-parametric statistics (Mann–Whitney U, Chi-square). Relationships between anger and psychological variables were examined using Spearman correlations. Results: Females were more frequently represented in the gently sloping group (p = 0.044) and showed greater quality-of-life impairment (p = 0.045) and lower hyperthymic scores (p = 0.004). Patients with gently sloping loss had longer tinnitus duration (p = 0.026), while cyclothymic temperament was higher in the ski-slope group (p = 0.013). THI scores differed significantly between audiometric groups (p = 0.011). State and trait anger were strongly associated with several affective temperaments, and sleep disturbance correlated with both anger and anxious temperament. THI correlated positively with anxious temperament and sleep impairment. Conclusions: Audiometric phenotype, affective temperament, and anger-related traits are closely intertwined with tinnitus severity and its psychological burden. These findings support the need for multidisciplinary assessment in the management of tinnitus. Full article
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