Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Hearing Loss

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
Guest Editor

Dr. Daniele Portelli
Guest Editor Assistant

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Medicina is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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