Save information for later
Sign Up

Learn About Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder

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?
Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology

Sacramento Ear Nose And Throat Surgical And Medical Group Inc

6600 Mercy Ct, 
Fair Oaks, CA 
 17.2 mi

Michael Kearns is an Otolaryngologist in Fair Oaks, California. Dr. Kearns 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, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

Sacramento Ear Nose And Throat Surgical And Medical Group Inc

1561 Creekside Dr, 
Folsom, CA 
 14.2 mi

Donald Clutter is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Folsom, California. Dr. Clutter and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Male Pattern Baldness, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Tinnitus, and Low Nasal Bridge.

 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
5900 Coyle Ave, 
Carmichael, CA 
 17.6 mi

Howard Homler is an Internal Medicine provider in Carmichael, California. Dr. Homler and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Liver Transplant.

What are the latest Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder Clinical Trials?
Neuroplasticity in Auditory Aging_Auditory Temporal processing_Project 2

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 ...

Match to trials
Find the right clinical trials for you in under a minute
Get started
Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

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