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AGING: A GH IN NON- HLEAR N
Advancements in healthcare and technology have significantly increased the average human lifespan. However, with longer life comes a higher prevalence of agerelated disorders that affect overall wellbeing. One such condition is hearing loss in older adults, which can severely impact communication, social interactions and daily functioning.
Hearing relies on the cochlea, a spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear that converts sound waves into neural signals. Any structural or functional impairment of the cochlea can lead to hearing loss, making its precise visualisation essential for understanding and diagnosing auditory disorders. Conventional imaging techniques often struggle to capture the intricate details of this delicate structure, necessitating the development of more advanced imaging approaches.
To investigate the potential of terahertz( THz) imaging for visualising cochlear structures,
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