Hearing
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Help with hearing may limit cognitive decline
Hearing aids may significantly benefit adults who at risk for cognitive decline, according to the findings of the first randomised trial of its kind. Read more
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Dementia risk for those with hearing loss
People with hearing loss who do not use hearing aids may have a higher risk of dementia than either those who do use them or individuals who do not have hearing loss, researchers report today. Read more
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Genetic test recommended to prevent new born babies going deaf
The NHS could adopt a genetic test for new-borns who develop neonatal bacterial infection to reduce the risk of loss of hearing, it has been announced. Read more
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Hearing loss risk from headphones and venues
Unsafe listening practices are widespread and may be contributing to hearing loss around the world, experts warn today. Read more
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Wireless kit a good alternative ‘glue ear’ treatment
A wireless kit with an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment for glue ear and could avoid the need for surgery, developers report today. Read more
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COVID-19 associated with hearing loss
Hearing loss and auditory and vestibular problems have been linked to COVID-19 after-effects, according to a new study. Read more
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COVID-19 triggers permanent hearing loss
A case of permanent hearing loss linked to COVID-19 infection has been confirmed in a UK patient. Read more
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Genetic variant behind cause of adult deafness
Thousands of adults are at risk of deafness because of a common inherited genetic variant, researchers report today. Read more
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Headphone aid for glue ear children
An adapted headphone can help children with glue ear cope with the problem – by improving their hearing, developers in Cambridgeshire have announced. Read more
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Chemo ear protection plan
A new research project is underway to help avoid hearing loss caused by the chemotherapeutic drug cisplatin, often used to treat childhood cancers. Read more