Health
FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids
It's now a lot easier—and cheaper—for many hard-of-hearing Americans to get help.
Dec 5, 2022
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Aids
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Wireless earphones work as inexpensive hearing aids
Some commercial earbuds can perform as well as hearing aids. This finding, presented November 15 in the journal iScience, could help a large proportion of people with hearing loss access more affordable sound amplification ...
Nov 15, 2022
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Other
Over-the-counter hearing aids offer many benefits, but consumers should be aware of the potential drawbacks
U.S. retailers began selling over-the-counter hearing aids on Oct. 17, 2022, a long-awaited move that some experts predict could be a game-changer in making these devices accessible and affordable. A prescription is no longer ...
Oct 21, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
The FDA says you can get hearing aids without a prescription. Here's how
Despite what Mick Jagger claims, time is not on our side.
Aug 26, 2022
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Medical economics
New hope for easing stigma and isolation of hearing loss
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved regulations that will allow hearing aids to be sold over the counter as early as this fall, a move intended to broaden access to the devices, which only a fraction of the ...
Aug 23, 2022
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Biomedical technology
Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall in US
Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday.
Aug 16, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Peru registers first death in monkeypox patient: hospital
Peru on Monday recorded its first death of a monkeypox-infected person, with more than 300 cases reported in the country to date, a health official said.
Aug 2, 2022
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HIV & AIDS
Pets help AIDS survivors through two pandemics
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people turned to their pets to help them feel less lonely and isolated. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, wanted to learn what role pets played in helping ...
Jun 15, 2022
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HIV & AIDS
Fauci says COVID diverted resources from fighting AIDS
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said Tuesday the COVID-19 pandemic has diverted scientific and financial resources from the fight against AIDS, seriously impeding global efforts to achieve the U.N. ...
Dec 1, 2021
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Pediatrics
20% of people with hearing aids do not use them
A study led by University of Manchester researchers has revealed that around 20% of people who have been issued with hearing aids do not use them.
Jun 10, 2020
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