Gerontology & Geriatrics
A year after launch, OTC hearing aids aren't catching on with U.S. consumers
It's now been possible to buy a hearing aid over-the-counter for nearly a year, but few Americans are doing so.
Sep 13, 2023
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Hearing Loss
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Care home study highlights poor care for dementia residents with hearing problems
Hard of hearing people with dementia are not receiving the care they desperately need, according to a new study by University of Manchester researchers.
Sep 12, 2023
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Genetics
Novel gene therapy significantly reduces hearing loss linked to rare disease in mouse model
An international team led by researchers at UCL and the NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre have developed in mice a gene therapy that significantly reduces the hearing loss associated with Norrie ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears requires immediate diagnosis and treatment
If you woke up one morning and found you couldn't see out of one eye, odds are you'd call the eye doctor immediately—or even go to the emergency room. But we don't tend to treat sudden hearing loss in one or both ears with ...
Aug 11, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Prevalence of hearing loss in seniors increases with age
Older adults have a high prevalence of hearing loss, which increases with age, reaching 96.2 percent for those aged 90 years and older, according to a study published online July 28 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 31, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
For older adults at risk of cognitive decline, hearing aids may reduce risk by half
Using hearing aids can slow cognitive decline in older adults with hearing loss who are also at risk for memory and thinking problems, according to recent research.
Jul 30, 2023
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Health
People with dementia in care homes aren't getting enough help with hearing loss, says survey
Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed.
Jul 26, 2023
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Health
Omega-3s may keep your hearing sharp
More omega-3 fatty acids in your diet might prevent hearing loss as you age, researchers report.
Jul 24, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Trial finds hearing aids might reduce cognitive decline for older adults at higher risk of dementia
The findings of the first randomized controlled trial (RCT) of its kind involving nearly 1,000 older adults from multiple locations across the U.S., published in The Lancet, add to the growing evidence that addressing hearing ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Health
Does living in a loud city hurt your hearing?
Living in a city can be exciting for the cultural institutions, events, and attractions, but all that fun can take a toll on your ears. The sound of city life can be so loud that it damages the hair cells in the inner ear, ...
Jul 17, 2023
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