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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News tagged with hearing aids
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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Biomedical technology
Artificial intelligence wheelchair aims to put users in control
More than a billion people around the globe need assistive technology to go about everyday tasks independently. A new artificial intelligence (AI) wheelchair is taking assistive technology a step further and giving people ...
Jul 17, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Poor hearing can cause mental health problems, says researcher
Hearing loss can lead to anxiety, sadness and depression. Gerhard Andersson has been researching a treatment for those who have difficulty accepting hearing loss.
Jul 5, 2023
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Pediatrics
Investigating treatment of single-sided hearing loss
Some children are born with hearing loss in only one ear. What to do then? The issue is more difficult than one might think.
Jul 5, 2023
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Neuroscience
Study identifies two brain mechanisms for picking speech out of a crowd
Researchers led by Dr. Nima Mesgarani at Columbia University, US, report that the brain treats speech in a crowded room differently depending on how easy it is to hear, and whether we are focusing on it.
Jun 6, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Beyond necessity, hearing aids bring enjoyment through music
For decades, hearing aids have been focused on improving communication by separating speech from background noise. While the technology has made strides in terms of speech, it is still subpar when it comes to music.
May 8, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Improving hearing in an increasingly noisy world
As knowledge increases about how auditory troubles develop, new technological advances are set to cut through the clamour. Meeting a few friends in a noisy café can mean straining to hear all the conversation. It can be ...
May 5, 2023
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