Hearing and vision tests drop in residential care
Older New Zealanders in residential care have inadequate access to vision and hearing tests, according to new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research.
Dec 16, 2025
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Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases: News and Research on Hearing Loss
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Age-related hearing loss, tinnitus linked to worse quality of life
Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and tinnitus are associated with worse physical, psychological, and social health, according to a study published online in Frontiers in Public Health.
Dec 15, 2025
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Many older Americans don't see themselves as disabled, survey finds
Americans may be getting older and need help doing things that were once routine, but a new survey finds only a fraction of seniors see themselves as having a disability.
Dec 12, 2025
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One in eight adolescents shows signs of hearing damage by age 18
A comprehensive new study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reveals alarming rates of hearing loss among adolescents, with 6.2% experiencing sensorineural hearing loss and 12.9% showing signs of probable noise-induced ...
Dec 1, 2025
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Most people are happy to do their own hearing tests at home. Could it relieve pressure on the NHS?
If the NHS recommended it, would people test their own hearing at home and use self-fitting hearing aids?
Nov 23, 2025
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Staying connected: How social ties can protect aging brains
"Social frailty" is a major dementia risk. A UNSW researcher is changing how to spot and treat it early.
Nov 20, 2025
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Infants born with hearing loss show disruptions in brain design, underscoring the urgency of intervention
Infants born deaf or hard of hearing show adverse changes in how their brains organize and specialize, but exposure to sound and language may help them develop more normally, according to new research.
Nov 11, 2025
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Adults support DIY ear care at home, according to survey
If recommended by the NHS, a high proportion of U.K. adults would be willing to test their own hearing at home and use NHS self-fitting hearing aids, University of Manchester researchers report.
Nov 11, 2025
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Strong link between type 2 diabetes and hearing loss revealed
As the United States observes American Diabetes Month this November, a comprehensive study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, reveals that individuals with type 2 diabetes face a significantly elevated risk ...
Nov 10, 2025
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Impact of universal congenital cytomegalovirus screening on early detection of newborn hearing loss revealed
A comprehensive eight-year study examining audiological outcomes of newborns screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) through universal screening demonstrates the critical importance of early detection programs in identifying ...
Nov 3, 2025
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