Common risks for falling that most Americans overlook
A fear of falling may cause people to avoid stairs, exercise and other daily activities. But that fear can also increase the risk of a fall.
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Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases: News and Research on Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
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Putty-like electrode could improve vocal rehabilitation
A team of McGill University researchers has developed a putty-like electrode that molds to the skin to improve treatment and monitoring of voice disorders and upper airway diseases. In a proof-of-concept study, the sensor ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Understanding vertigo: Spinning, moving sensations differ from dizziness, expert explains
Vertigo is a sensation that either you or your surroundings, or both, are spinning or moving when they are not. Some people confuse vertigo with dizziness, but there is a difference, explains Neil Shepard, Ph.D., an audiologist ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Study finds links between low levels of lead exposure and strep throat in children
Even low levels of lead exposure can increase the risk of strep throat in children, according to new research from the University at Buffalo.
Oct 26, 2026
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New genetic insights could help detect hearing loss earlier
A team of hearing specialists at Vanderbilt Health analyzed thousands of data samples in the institution's BioVU biobank to understand genetic susceptibility of sensorineural hearing loss, which is caused by damage to the ...
Oct 8, 2026
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Two studies link elevated ear protein levels in blood to tinnitus
When Dr. Kourosh Parham conceived a first-of-its-kind blood test for tinnitus, he knew further research was needed to confirm a link between a unique ear protein and the common hearing disorder. To validate his theory, the ...
Oct 6, 2026
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Why hearing loss deserves earlier attention in dementia prevention
Dr. Brent Tipping, a geriatrician at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Center (WDGMC), says that hearing loss more than doubles the odds of dementia, with visual impairment (both near and far) also elevating the risk.
Oct 6, 2026
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Routine newborn screening could catch cytomegalovirus infections before problems appear
A newborn can look perfectly healthy, pass a hearing test and still carry an infection that may affect hearing or development later in childhood. That is the challenge posed by congenital cytomegalovirus, or cCMV, one of ...
Sep 27, 2026
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Hearing loss barriers leave many struggling in silence
Hearing loss affects much more than a person's ability to hear, often affecting relationships, social participation, emotional well-being and quality of life—but despite the availability of support, many people are reluctant ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Expanded newborn screening identifies virus that can lead to hearing loss and developmental delays
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children's have developed a new screening program for congenital cytomegalovirus, the most common infection passed from mothers to babies during pregnancy. While many babies with congenital ...
Sep 21, 2026
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