Hearing loss is a growing public health problem that can leave older adults socially isolated and even increase their risk for dementia—yet getting treated is a pricey hassle, declares a prestigious government advisory ...
Jun 2, 2016
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An RUB study demonstrates: in many countries, hearing screenings of newborn infants are inadequate or are not performed at all. Whereas an early diagnose is crucial in order to treat the disorder successfully.
Mar 2, 2016
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Experts in Nottingham are investigating whether a new type of hearing test could successfully detect early hearing loss in people with cystic fibrosis (CF).
Jan 5, 2016
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With one in six Australians recording some form of auditory loss, a new study by The University of Queensland is examining how exposure to chemicals in the workplace can affect employee hearing.
Mar 4, 2015
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(HealthDay)—More than 10 percent of babies born with an infection called cytomegalovirus will suffer permanent hearing loss, a new study reports.
Oct 27, 2014
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Subjective screening questions do not reliably identify teenagers who are at risk for hearing loss, according to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. The results suggest that objective hearing tests should be refined ...
Oct 23, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Hearing loss is associated with depression among American adults, especially women and those younger than age 70, according to new research.
Mar 7, 2014
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Although the brain becomes smaller with age, the shrinkage seems to be fast-tracked in older adults with hearing loss, according to the results of a study by researchers from Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging. ...
Jan 22, 2014
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It's taken 70 years to invent a better hearing test. That's how long we've been using the classic 'beep' audiology test, first developed to assess returned soldiers from WW2.
Nov 26, 2013
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(HealthDay)—A simple test of blood pressure in the ankle may help gauge heart disease risk for adults without any symptoms, but a U.S. government-appointed panel says there's not enough evidence to recommend it for routine ...
Sep 3, 2013
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