Smoking, weight, tied to age-related hearing loss; factors vary by sex, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 12, 2024
A person’s sex, weight, smoking behavior and hormone exposure are all linked to age-related hearing loss, according to a March 6 study in PLOS ONE.
Scientists spot how loud noise triggers hearing loss, develop possible treatment
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 13, 2024
Investigators seem to have discovered how loud noise can lead to hearing loss. The team also said the issue could be mitigated with a medication that could one day be available over the counter.
Americans not sure about hearing loss effects, how to access to OTC hearing aids, survey finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 19, 2023
It’s been one year since hearing aids became available over-the-counter in the United States. Even though the devices are widely accessible, for the most part, it doesn’t seem like many Americans understand...
Poor vision may lead to faulty diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment: study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 11, 2022
Unaddressed vision problems may skew the results of cognitive tests and lead to inaccurate diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment, researchers say.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2021
Big name audio companies fill in while hearing aid reform lags: report … Second J&J shot ‘significantly’ increases COVID-19 antibodies, says firm, which heads toward approval process … AHCA releases...
Biden executive order targets hearing aid access, affordability
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 12, 2021
The order calls for HHS rules that would allow over-the-counter sales of hearing aids. Most people must visit a specialist or doctor for access to the devices — a needless and costly barrier, according...
Visual and hearing impairment double dementia odds, large study of elders finds
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 09, 2021
People with both visual and hearing impairments are twice as likely to develop dementia as their peers with only one impairment or normal sensory function, investigators say.
Docs haven’t asked about hearing in years, most older adults say
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 03, 2021
At least 50% of older adults are likely to have hearing loss, but fully 80% of Americans age 50 and older say that their primary care providers have not asked about their hearing in the past two years,...
Six-year study links hearing loss to dementia risk
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 04, 2021
A study of older Australians has revealed a strong link between self-reported hearing loss and cognition, along with increased risk for mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
Face masks an anxiety-provoking obstacle for many with hearing loss, survey finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 03, 2021
Fully 95% of people living with hearing loss in the United States say that masks and face-coverings are creating communication barriers, and more than half say they are experiencing anxiety and isolation...