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19 December 2017
Why do we like loud sounds?
Loud sounds can damage our hearing, but loud sounds in nightclubs make us feel excited, socialize more, reduce potential conflicts and have a positive impact on business, a study finds.
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12 December 2017
Tinnitus causes changes in the brain
Networks in the brain change when a person suffers from tinnitus, an American study finds. The changes cause the brain to concentrate more which makes the person who has tinnitus more tired and unfocused.
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05 December 2017
Many British seniors affected by hearing loss in the workplace
Six out of ten working adults aged 55 or older in the UK say that their hearing has deteriorated. This hearing loss affects their work and relations to colleagues in many ways, a survey reveals.
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01 December 2017
Action from European policy-makers is called for to help raise awareness of hearing loss
Eight organizations have formed The European Coalition on Hearing Loss and Disability and now call for European policy-makers to help raise awareness of hearing loss.
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28 November 2017
The use of hearing aids in Europe has increased
More people with hearing loss in Europe use hearing aids. More people also use hearing aids on both ears, an analysis of the EuroTrak surveys from 2009 to 2015 shows.
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21 November 2017
Quality of life is affected by a sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Decreased quality of life, tinnitus and vertigo are associated with a sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
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14 November 2017
One in three aged 65 or older has an age-related hearing loss
Large Dutch study confirms that around 30% of all seniors have an age-related hearing loss.
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06 November 2017
Noise at work costs billions in lost earnings in the US
Many billions of dollars are lost in the US each year because of hearing loss caused by noise at work.
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03 November 2017
British Robert Beiny becomes European Audiologist of the Year
Seven audiologists from seven countries were nominated for the title European Audiologist of the Year 2017.
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30 October 2017
Hearing loss causes changes in the brain
American researchers have proven that the brain reorganises itself when ones hearing fails. The brain changes with even the slightest hearing loss.
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23 October 2017
Take sudden hearing loss seriously sooner rather than later
Carly Sygrove got a sudden hearing loss in her left ear, which means that today she has no functional hearing in that ear.
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16 October 2017
Noise-induced hearing loss common among professional musicians
Professional musicians experience hearing loss, tinnitus and ear pain, an Iranian study finds.
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11 October 2017
More studies show relationship between hearing loss and dementia
Four scientific studies confirm the relationship between untreated hearing loss and dementia.
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05 October 2017
One in six Australians has a hearing loss
3.6 million Australians have a hearing loss. The figure will more than double to 7.8 million in 2060, according to an Australian report.
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26 September 2017
General health affected by tinnitus
Tinnitus is associated with anxiety, depression, shorter sleep duration and a greater number of days of work missed.
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18 September 2017
Antibiotics used to treat cystic fibrosis increase risk of permanent hearing loss
A study confirms that a class of antibiotics used to treat people with cystic fibrosis increases the risk of permanent hearing loss. As the first of its kind, the study further proves that high cumulative dosages over time significantly increase this risk.
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12 September 2017
Hormone therapy against menopause symptoms increases the risk of hearing loss
Women who take hormone replacement therapy to cope with menopause have an increased risk of hearing loss, a study finds.
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05 September 2017
Korea: Two out of ten students have hearing problems
Study finds high prevalence of hearing problems among Korean middle and high school students.
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29 August 2017
Link between hearing loss and iron deficiency anemia
There is a relationship between hearing loss and iron deficiency anemia, according to an American study.
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22 August 2017
Canadian study: Young construction workers are less likely to wear hearing protection
A study from British Columbia, Canada, finds that young construction workers are less likely to wear hearing protection at work compared to other age groups in the same industry.
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15 August 2017
Studies on physician-patient communication overlook the importance of hearing loss
Scientific studies on the communication between physicians and patients completely neglects hearing loss. This is documented in a review of the scientific literature on the topic.
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08 August 2017
Treatment reduces hearing loss due to chemotherapy in young cancer patients
The medical drug sodium-thiosulfate has a relieving effect on young cancer patients suffering from hearing loss because of chemotherapy.
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01 August 2017
Spinning class noise is 9 times higher than recommended
During spinning classes participants expose themselves to a noise level, which is 9 times higher than recommended. This Is the conclusion of a study made by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in the US.
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25 July 2017
Second Cause of Hidden Hearing Loss Identified
Hidden hearing loss can be caused by exposure to noise. However, a recent study reveals another cause, which may trigger hidden hearing loss.
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17 July 2017
Painkillers may cause hearing loss
Study finds a possible relationship between hearing loss and the use of painkillers among women.
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10 July 2017
Americans risk their hearing from shooting guns
Only a minority of the Americans who shoot guns regularly use hearing protection, a study finds. People who use firearms without hearing protection risk their hearing.
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27 June 2017
Discovery gives insights into the cause of progressive hearing loss
The discovery of a biological mechanism in the inner ear could lead to new approaches to treating progressive hearing loss.
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19 June 2017
Is bilateral tinnitus genetic?
Researchers have found that bilateral tinnitus can have genetic causes and, thus, some kinds of tinnitus can be hereditary. This finding is surprising, since tinnitus has conventionally been only been thought to be driven by environmental factors such as exposure to noise, head injuries or stress.
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14 June 2017
Headphones lead to hearing loss among young Americans
A study from the New York City Health Department finds a strong relationship between headphone-usage and hearing problems. Especially young Americans are at risk.
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06 June 2017
Today, Darja refuses to let her hearing loss suppress her
Slovenian Darja Pajk has dealt with hearing loss since the age of 23. At first, she was ashamed of it and felt both lonely, misunderstood and afraid. Today, she has accepted her hearing loss and recognizes the importance of telling people around her about her hearing impairment as well as the benefits of talking to other people with hearing loss.
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30 May 2017
Bassist from Spandau Ballet reveals that stadium rock ruined his hearing
Martin Kemp from Spandau Ballet suffers from both tinnitus and hearing loss due to a long career in the music industry.
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23 May 2017
Studies confirm relation between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Two American studies confirm the relation between hearing loss and cognitive decline. The studies confirm studies such as a large French study published in 2015.
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15 May 2017
Fibromyalgia increases the risk of hearing loss
People with the musculoskeletal pain disorder fibromyalgia are 4.5 more likely to suffer from hearing loss than other people, according to a Norwegian study.
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09 May 2017
Online self-tests raise awareness about hearing loss
Online speech-in-noise self-tests help raise awareness about music-induced hearing loss among young people.
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02 May 2017
Fewer ear infections among US infants
Ear infections during US infants’ first year have declined significantly since the 1980s and 1990s. Research suggests that vaccination and breastfeeding rates as well as lower smoking rates have contributed to the decline.
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25 April 2017
General state of health influences hearing loss among seniors
There is a strong relationship between state of health and experienced hearing loss among seniors, according to a Dutch study.
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19 April 2017
Interventions improve hearing screening follow-up rates in infants
Targeted intervention helps improve follow-up rates by more than 70% for newborns who fail initial hearing screenings.
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10 April 2017
Hearing aids and cochlear implants significantly improve depressive symptoms caused by untreated hearing loss
People with hearing loss experience significant improvement in their depressive symptoms after treatment with either hearing aids or cochlear implants, according to study.
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05 April 2017
US: The prevalence of hearing loss is expected to increase significantly
The number of American adults living with hearing loss is expected to increase by two-thirds by 2060, according to a report by Johns Hopkins researchers.
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28 March 2017
Caffeine may worsen noise-related hearing loss
Caffeine can significantly affect the body’s ability to recover from temporary noise-induced hearing loss, a study finds.
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21 March 2017
Nearly 8% of Canadian youth have some sort of hearing loss
Hearing loss is more common among Canadian youth than previously reported, a study finds.
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14 March 2017
People with SSNHL risk depressive disorders
People with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) have more than twice the risk of developing depressive disorders than people without SSNHL. Especially people below the age of 60 are at risk.
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07 March 2017
Test can detect hidden hearing loss
Researchers have developed a test that can identify a hidden hearing loss.
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03 March 2017
Healthcare stakeholders: Make a sound investment – treat and prevent hearing loss
Every Euro spent on hearing rehabilitation results in a public saving of 10 Euros.
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28 February 2017
US: The prevalence of hearing loss among adults under 70 has declined
The prevalence of hearing loss among US adults aged 20 to 69 has declined in the last decade. But hearing loss is still common and the numbers are about the same as earlier, a study finds.
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22 February 2017
Make a sound investment - prevent and treat hearing loss
In the EU, around 52 million people report having a hearing loss. The costs in the EU of not treating hearing loss is around 178 billion Euros every year. The societal costs of treating hearing loss are extremely low compared to the cost of NOT treating hearing loss. It’s a sound investment.
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21 February 2017
Newborns with Zika virus diagnosis are at serious risk of hearing loss
According to a Brazilian study, newborns suffering from Zika virus can exhibit hearing loss. Hear-ing loss among the tested infants was 6% - sixty times as many compared to normal standards.
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14 February 2017
One-in-eight U.S. workers has a hearing loss
Nearly 13% of U.S. workers suffer from hearing loss. Workers in the mining, construction and manufacturing sectors are especially prone to suffer from noise-induced hearing loss.
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07 February 2017
Rheumatoid Arthritis patients are at higher risk of hearing impairment
People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are at higher risk of hearing impairment compared to persons without Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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30 January 2017
Many people in Poland have a hearing loss
There are more people in Poland who say they have a hearing loss than in other European countries. At the same time, fewer people with hearing loss use hearing aids.
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24 January 2017
Young people risk their hearing
In Brazil, eight out of ten teenagers and young adults use personal listening devices and have unsafe listening practices when listening to music. Many of them show early symptoms of hearing loss and experience tinnitus.
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17 January 2017
Almost all hearing impaired theatre goers have poor experiences
Poor experiences are common for people with hearing loss who attend theatres or concert halls. 94% of the hearing impaired participants in a survey said that their hearing ability has resulted in them having a poor experience in theatres or concert halls.
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10 January 2017
Cisplatin-based chemotherapy may cause hearing loss
People who have been treated for testicular cancer with cisplatin-based chemotherapy often experience both hearing loss and tinnitus.
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05 January 2017
Rock legend Midge Ure has hearing problems
The famous musician suffers from hearing loss due to a long, active career, which has had its impact on the life of the Scotsman, who is still active.
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