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‘Mini earpieces’ provide new insights into hearing loss

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Researchers at the LUMC are creating increasingly sophisticated ‘mini inner ears’ from stem cells. This enables them to investigate the causes of hearing loss more effectively and, in turn, to test new treatments.

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Research explains the role of hormones in menstrual migraines

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Researchers at the LUMC and Erasmus MC have discovered that women with menstrual migraine have a different oestrogen profile. This finding helps to explain why migraines occur just before menstruation and offers avenues for treatment.

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New insights into the immune response in chronic bowel disease

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Researchers at the LUMC have discovered immune cells that can both exacerbate and suppress inflammation in chronic bowel conditions. This dual role offers new insights into diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

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