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Neurology
Cohort
Systemic corticosteroids associated with greater hearing gain than intratympanic therapy in idiopathic SSNHL
Systemic steroids beat ear drops for sudden hearing loss
This single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated 284 adults with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss comparing initial syste…
Taking steroids by mouth or IV works better than putting them in the ear for sudden hearing loss.
Frontiers
Apr 16, 2026
Neurology
Meta-analysis
Normal vestibular function testing associated with favorable hearing recovery prognosis in Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss patients.
Normal Ear Tests Predict Hearing Recovery
This systematic review and meta-analysis of seven observational studies included 781 patients with Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing L…
Normal balance tests can predict hearing recovery in sudden hearing loss, giving doctors a new clue to help patients know what to expect.
Frontiers
Apr 10, 2026