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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2024; 12(30): 6407-6409
Published online Oct 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i30.6407
Additional comments on foot reflexology treatment for sensorineural hearing loss in infant
Yi Zhang, Hang Pei, Bang-Jian He
Yi Zhang, Hang Pei, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, Zhejiang Province, China
Bang-Jian He, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
Co-first authors: Yi Zhang and Hang Pei.
Author contributions: Zhang Y and Pei H wrote the article; He BJ provided guidance and revision.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Bang-Jian He, Doctor, Academic Editor, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, No. 54 Youdian Road, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China. hebangjian@163.com
Received: March 7, 2024
Revised: August 15, 2024
Accepted: August 27, 2024
Published online: October 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Currently, treatment options for infant sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) are limited. In this study, Dong et al. used foot reflexology to restore hearing in a child with SNHL while observing brain structure changes before and after treatment. We discuss the viewpoints presented in the article and summarize the mechanisms of action.