1. MASLD is linked to increased SSNHL risk in older adults.
2. Study followed 189,623 seniors for 9 years.
3. SSNHL incidence was 2.44 per 1000 person-years in the MASLD group.
4. Comorbidities like hypertension elevate SSNHL risk.
5. MASLD may serve as a modifiable risk factor for SSNHL.
6. Oxidative stress and impaired circulation may contribute to cochlear damage. 
7. Routine auditory screenings in MASLD patients are recommended.

Source: Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology