Washington U wins $10M Army grant to study hearing loss

Researchers at Washington University's School of Medicine are investigating the effectiveness of an anti-seizure drug in preventing noise-induced hearing loss, thanks to a new grant. The $10.5 million in funding comes from the Department of the Army. The Wash U researchers will study whether the drug can prevent hearing loss when given several hours before exposure to extremely loud noise. Loud noise that can cause permanent hearing damage, whether from a combat zone, rock con cert or factory, is…
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