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American BioHealth Group

One of the companies working to commercialize a "hearing pill" is American BioHealth Group. Here's their story:

March 2002 - American BioHealth Group Licenses Breakthrough Navy Hearing Loss Technology

June 2002 - Hearing-Loss Pill on the Horizon

August 2002 - Update on Pill to Prevent Hearing Loss

March 2003 - We've been following the work of a company that is licensing US Navy technology to prevent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Here's the latest report.

April 2007 - Compound has been shown to counter noise-related loss

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Update on Pill to Prevent Hearing Loss

August 2002

A few months ago we reported that the Office of Naval Research has developed a pill that appears to be effective in preventing hearing loss caused by loud noises. The idea is that a person who will be in a loud situation takes the pill before entering the noisy situation and the antioxidants in the pill prevent the noise from damaging the hair cells.

Now the New Scientist is reporting that animal tests suggest the pill may continue to prevent noise-induced hearing loss for several weeks. This pill has clear implications for the military, where noise exposure comes with the territory. It also has great appeal for people in industrial settings, musicians, rock fans, etc. The Deafness Research Foundation estimates that ten million Americans have hearing loss that is at least partly attributable to noise.

A company called American Biohealth has signed a licensing agreement to further develop the drug. They expect to begin testing in four months; the pills could be commercially available by 2007.

The original research was conducted using a catheter to deliver antioxidants directly to the ear, but it now appears that oral medication is nearly as effective.

For the full article, point your browser to http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99992666

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Compound has been shown to counter noise-related loss

April 2007

And with further research, scientists are hoping that the compound, commonly used to treat Tylenol overdose, may win regulatory approval for restoration of hearing loss. The compound, N-acetylcysteine, or NAC, is being marketed as an over-the-counter product known as the “hearing pill” by American BioHealth Group in San Diego. Two-thirds of U.S. personnel wounded in Iraq have some kind of hearing loss, said Cmdr. Michael Hoffer, a doctor at San Diego Naval Medical Center who directs the hearing programs for the nation's military hospitals. That injury can create balance issues and make military life even more dangerous, he said.  Full Story