17 December 2020 More wireless options for users of hearing instruments in the future The hearing instrument industry works closely with the developers of Bluetooth technology to expand and improve the wireless possibilities for the users of hearing instruments. Read more
09 December 2020 Smokers and past smokers are at greater risk of hearing loss An American study has found a higher prevalence of hearing loss in women among smokers and past smokers than among non-smokers. Read more
02 December 2020 COVID-19 can affect the level of experienced tinnitus Some people find that having COVID-19 exacerbates their tinnitus or makes it more bothersome. Read more
24 November 2020 First international standard for hearing aid management A new international standard for hearing aid fitting management recommends that person-centered principles and strategies for effective information sharing should be applied. Read more
17 November 2020 Air pollution can cause hearing loss Exposure to air pollution can cause a sensorineural hearing loss, a Taiwanese study finds. Read more
11 November 2020 Far more adults can be treated and helped with cochlear implants A panel of medical experts has agreed on 20 consensus statements in seven areas regarding cochlear implants as an efficient treatment for severe, profound or moderate sloping to profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss in adults. Read more
04 November 2020 Mild hearing loss can also cause cognitive decline Even a mild hearing loss causes mental decline in seniors, a study has found. Read more
27 October 2020 A cochlear implant can help people with single-sided deafness A study confirms the clinical benefits of cochlear implantation in patients with single-sided deafness (SSD). Read more
20 October 2020 Hearing loss is common among heavy-vehicle drivers There is a high prevalence of hearing loss among truck and bus drivers. More than one in four heavy-vehicle drivers in an Iranian study had a hearing loss. Read more
13 October 2020 Relation between age-related hearing loss and cognitive disorder Both more severe and prolonged age-related hearing loss is associated with a higher prevalence of cognitive disorder, a study finds. Read more
06 October 2020 One in nine in Spain say they have a hearing loss 11.3% of the Spanish population say that they have a hearing loss, according to a survey. Read more
29 September 2020 High quality of life among young cochlear implant users Adolescents who use cochlear implants have the same quality of life as normal hearing adolescents. Read more
22 September 2020 Cadmium increases the risk of hearing loss People with high levels of cadmium in the body have an increased risk of hearing loss, a study finds. Read more
15 September 2020 Commission: Hearing loss is the largest risk factor for dementia The Lancet Commission lists 12 risk factors for dementia. Untreated hearing loss is the largest single risk factor. Read more
08 September 2020 High prevalence of tinnitus and hearing loss among firefighters Both tinnitus and hearing loss are very common among firefighters, an American study finds. Read more
02 September 2020 One in nine European say they have a hearing loss If asked, 58.5 million people in Europe would say they have a hearing loss. Read more
27 August 2020 The 2020 EUHA Congress is digital The physical 2020 EUHA Congress in Hanover, Germany, has been cancelled due to the global Covid-19 situation. Instead, the organisers will debut the Digital EUHA Congress. Read more
25 August 2020 Rheumatoid arthritis increases the risk of a sudden hearing loss If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, you are at an increased risk of a sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), a Korean study finds. Read more
18 August 2020 Speech perception improves rapidly with cochlear implants A study among Australians who received a cochlear implant shows that speech perception improves markedly within a few months. Read more
11 August 2020 Baseball stadiums are noisy and can harm hearing The noise level at a baseball stadium is very high, a study finds. But the spectators do not consider protecting their hearing by e.g. wearing earplugs. Read more
05 August 2020 Hearing and vision problems have great impact on senior life Early detection and timely management of vision and hearing problems are key factors in increasing quality of life for older adults. Read more
28 July 2020 Children with auditory brainstem implants experience significant auditory improvements An Indian study among children who received auditory brainstem implant (ABI) shows that children with an ABI show significant auditory improvements. Read more
22 July 2020 Study confirms that hearing aids delay cognitive decline In recent years several studies have found that hearing aids reduce or delay cognitive decline. An Australian study has confirmed findings in previous studies. Read more
14 July 2020 Many people with ankylosing spondylitis have a hearing loss A study finds that hearing loss is quite common among people with ankylosing spondylitis. Read more
07 July 2020 Let’s make listening safe for all An initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) is working to create a world where nobody’s hearing is put in danger due to unsafe listening. Read more
30 June 2020 German adolescents risk their hearing Lower education and being male increases the amount of risky noise exposure, a study finds. Read more
23 June 2020 Seniors with severe to profound hearing loss benefit from cochlear implants Seniors who have a severe to profound hearing loss experience the same benefits of cochlear implants as younger adults with implants, a study shows. Read more
16 June 2020 Autoimmune diseases increase the risk of a sudden hearing loss There is a higher risk of a sudden sensorineural hearing loss if you have an autoimmune disease, according to a Korean study. Read more
09 June 2020 Dental professionals risk their hearing Especially dental assistants and dental technicians are at risk of a hearing loss, a study finds. Read more
02 June 2020 An asymmetric hearing loss is quite common A Norwegian study has found that it is quite common to have an asymmetric hearing loss, especially among men and the elderly. Read more
26 May 2020 More hearing loss among people in lower socioeconomic positions People in lower socioeconomic positions are at higher risk of hearing loss, study finds. Read more
19 May 2020 High prevalence of tinnitus among people in the music industry Tinnitus is almost twice as common among people who work in the music industry as in people who work in finance, a study finds. Read more
12 May 2020 Taiwanese study confirms that hearing loss is associated with dementia Hearing loss is positively associated with a risk of dementia, especially in people aged 45 to 64 years, a Taiwanese study finds. Read more
07 May 2020 Almost all Australian surfers have “surfer’s ear” More than 80% of Australian surfers suffer from external auditory exostosis (surfer’s ear), according to a study. Read more
04 May 2020 The Corona-pandemic: Message to the users of hearing instruments and hearing care professionals Important message from the major hearing instrument manufacturers by EHIMA President Søren Nielsen to the users of hearing instruments and hearing care professionals Read more
01 May 2020 Audiologist of the Year 2020 is cancelled Organisers announce cancellation of European Audiologist of the Year Award in response to coronavirus COVID-19. Read more
27 April 2020 April 29th is International Noise Awareness Day We live in a noisy world. On International Noise Awareness Day, we should all focus on the noise that surrounds us. Noise is a major cause of hearing loss. Read more
21 April 2020 In Switzerland, around 8% say they have a hearing loss Nearly 44% of Swiss who say that they have a hearing loss use hearing aids, according to a survey. Read more
15 April 2020 Working in mining and in oil and gas extraction increases the risk of hearing loss There is a high prevalence of hearing loss in the mining sector and in some subsectors within oil and gas extraction, an American study finds. Read more
08 April 2020 More memory loss and increased psychological distress if you have a hearing loss Hearing loss affects memory, limits outdoor activities and increase psychological distress, a study finds. Read more
31 March 2020 One in six Polish school-age children has a hearing loss More than 16% of Polish school-age children have a hearing loss of 20 dB or higher. Hearing loss is more common among younger Polish children than in older children, a study finds. Read more
26 March 2020 Did you experience exceptional patient care from your audiologist? Maybe your audiologist is Europe’s best audiologist. The competition ‘Audiologist of the Year 2020’ is now open for candidates. You can nominate your audiologist. Read more
24 March 2020 Important message to users and professionals on the Corona-pandemic from the major hearing instrument manufacturers Impact of the corona-pandemic: Message by EHIMA President Søren Nielsen to users of hearing instruments and hearing care professionals Read more
20 March 2020 COVID-19 virus and the hard of hearing The whole world is now in the grip of the COVID-19 virus. For the hard of hearing, COVID-19 poses some special challenges. Read more
19 March 2020 Guidelines for Professional Hearing Care for COVID-19 The European Association of Hearing Professionals has produced guidelines for professional hearing care in Europe for COVID-19. The aim of the guidelines is to be able to continue to deliver vital hearing health care and at the same time avoid the spread the COVID-19 virus. Read more
17 March 2020 Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of hearing loss More people who have metabolic syndrome have a hearing loss than people without, according to a study. Read more
10 March 2020 People with single-sided deafness may benefit from a cochlear implant A cochlear implant improves communication and gives better understanding of speech and localising sounds for people with single-sided deafness, studies find. Read more
03 March 2020 Many people who have otosclerosis also experience tinnitus Tinnitus is quite common among people who have otosclerosis, a Polish study finds. Read more
27 February 2020 Working as a preschool teacher puts your hearing at risk Working in a preschool significantly increases the risk of hearing related problems, including increased risk of tinnitus and hearing loss, a Swedish study finds. Read more
25 February 2020 3rd of March is World Hearing Day: Don't let hearing loss limit you. Hearing for life Many people in the world live with an untreated hearing loss. This year, the theme for the WHO World Hearing Day is “Don't let hearing loss limit you. Hearing for life”. A debate at the European parliament on the occasion of World Hearing Day will be held on the 4th of March. Read more
18 February 2020 Headaches increase the risk of tinnitus and hearing loss Tinnitus, hearing loss and sudden hearing loss are much more common among people with non-migraine headaches than among people who do not experience chronic headaches, a study finds. Read more
11 February 2020 Treating hearing loss and reduced vision means more years in good health Hearing loss and reduced vision impact both health expectancy and life expectancy among seniors, a study finds. Read more
04 February 2020 Many Britons believe their partner has ‘selective hearing’ More than half of the participants in a British survey are concerned about their partner's hearing. Read more
28 January 2020 Migraine increases the risk of a sudden hearing loss People who suffer from migraines are at a greater risk of a sudden sensorineural hearing loss, a Korean study finds. Read more
22 January 2020 Hearing loss is common among older Taiwanese people Four out of ten older Taiwanese people have a hearing loss, according to a Taiwanese study. Read more
15 January 2020 Wearing hearing aids helps protect your brain British study finds hearing aids keep your brain fit and may protect against dementia. Read more
09 January 2020 In Poland, more than one in six say they have a hearing loss 15.1% of Poles say that they have a hearing loss, according to a survey. Read more
07 January 2020 Bluetooth LE Audio is a major step ahead for hearing aid users The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced LE Audio, the next generation of Bluetooth audio. With LE Audio, hearing aid users will benefit from high quality sound from many types of media directly in their hearing instruments. Read more
