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What is the definition of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder?
Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) is a rare condition that can affect a person's ability to hear. Although sounds enter the inner ear normally, signals from the inner ear to the brain are not transmitted properly. As a result, the condition may be associated with mild to severe hearing loss and poor speech-perception abilities (difficulty understanding speech clearly). ANSD can be associated with other neurological disorders such as Friedrich ataxia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome. The exact underlying cause of ANSD is not completely understood. In many cases, ANSD occurs in people with no family history of the condition. However, the condition does run in some families suggesting that genetic factors may play a role in some cases.
What are the alternative names for Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder?
  • Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder
  • ANSD
  • Auditory dys-synchrony
  • Auditory dyssynchrony
  • Auditory neuropathy
Who are the top Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder Local Doctors?
Advanced in Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Cameron M. Heilbronn
Otolaryngology
Advanced in Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Cameron M. Heilbronn
Otolaryngology

Ascension St John Hospital

21000 E 12 Mile Rd, Suite 111, 
Saint Clair Shores, MI 
 (85.3 mi)
586-779-7610
Languages Spoken:
English
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Cameron Heilbronn is an Otolaryngologist in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Dr. Heilbronn and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Heilbronn is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Adam C. Rourke
Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Adam C. Rourke
Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

Lakeshore Ear Nose And Throat Center PC

17900 23 Mile Rd, Suite 205, 
Macomb Township, MI 
 (82.8 mi)
586-286-6565
Languages Spoken:
English
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Adam Rourke is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Macomb Township, Michigan. Dr. Rourke and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Myringotomy. Dr. Rourke is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Daniel D. Megler
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Daniel D. Megler
Otolaryngology
21000 E 12 Mile Rd, Suite 111, 
Saint Clair Shores, MI 
 (85.3 mi)
586-779-7640
Languages Spoken:
English
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Daniel Megler is an Otolaryngologist in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Dr. Megler and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Megler is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder Clinical Trials?
Contribution of Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) to Sleep Disturbances in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Contribution of Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) to Sleep Disturbances in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 06, 2025

Summary: The proposed study aims to understand poor sleep as a possible cause to CAPD in children and adolescents with ASD (ASD+) compared to ASD youth without CAPD (ASD-), using both caregiver-report and objective clinician administered measures. Additionally, the study will aim to understand the complex relationship between CAPD, sleep, and other associated phenotypic features of ASD such as executive an...

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Neuroplasticity in Auditory Aging_Auditory Temporal processing_Project 2
Neuroplasticity in Auditory Aging_Auditory Temporal processing_Project 2
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 01, 2023
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: Millions of elderly adults in the USA have age related hearing loss (ARHL), a malady that affects half of adults 60-69 years, and the majority of older adults. This hearing loss not only impacts communication and functional ability, but also is strongly associated with cognitive decline and decreased quality of life. This project aims to develop effective strategies to compensate and reverse this ...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center