'Modified' Common Antibiotic May Beat Risk of Hearing Loss

Scientists have developed a modified version of an aminoglycoside, the most commonly used class of antibiotics worldwide, that may eliminate the risk of hearing loss. Treatment with aminoglycosides is often a lifesaving necessity. However, an estimated 20-60% of all patients who receive these antibiotics suffer partial or complete hearing loss. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have conducted a study where the new version of antibiotic ...

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