For patients with unilateral Meniere disease, endolymphatic hydrops occur in 24.2% of contralateral ears, according to a study published online Feb. 4 in Acta Oto-Laryngologica.

Subgroups of Meniere disease (MD) can be made based on the presence or absence of endolymphatic hydrops (EH) and nystagmus, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in Frontiers in Neurology.

Exposure to loud noise, such as a firecracker or an ear-splitting concert, is the most common preventable cause of hearing loss. Research suggests that 12% or more of the world population is at risk ...

Endolymphatic hydrops is a disorder of the vestibular system of the inner ear. It stems from abnormal fluctuations in the fluid called endolymph, which fills the hearing and balance structures of the ...

Inner ear imaging Optical coherence tomography can detect fluid imbalance in the inner ear, which is associated with sudden, unexplainable hearing loss and acute vertigo. (Courtesy: iStock/Toa55) ...