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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News tagged with hearing aids
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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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Hearing aids may protect against a higher risk of dementia associated with hearing loss, study suggests
People experiencing hearing loss who are not using a hearing aid may have a higher risk of dementia than people without hearing loss, suggests a new study published in The Lancet Public Health journal. However, using a hearing ...
Apr 13, 2023
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Pediatrics
Study approves test for babies' hearing aids
Parents of the one in 1,000 newborn babies with hearing loss, might soon be able to have the reassurance that their babies are hearing speech through their hearing aids, thanks to a new test.
Apr 6, 2023
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Health
New research finds 40% of people over 50 don't report hearing loss
A study has found that nearly 40% of those who recognized they had hearing loss did not inform a doctor or nurse. However, this can lead to social isolation, depression, and reduced quality of life, with untreated hearing ...
Mar 30, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Q&A: Are over-the-counter hearing devices a fit for you?
I've heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I'm not sure if they'll work for me. What do I need to know? And what should I consider as I make my decision?
Feb 13, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is tinnitus causing that ringing in your ear?
Have you ever experienced a constant ringing in your ears that you can't pinpoint the cause? It might be tinnitus—the sensation of hearing a sound when no external sound is present. In most cases, tinnitus can be managed, ...
Jan 19, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Smartphone automated audiogram image recognition found to have low accuracy
The automated audiogram image recognition feature in the iPhone has low accuracy, according to a research letter published online Jan. 5 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Jan 9, 2023
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