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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

30 June 2020

German adolescents risk their hearing

Lower education and being male increases the amount of risky noise exposure, a study finds.

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.

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.

09 June 2020

Dental professionals risk their hearing

Especially dental assistants and dental technicians are at risk of a hearing loss, a study finds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

03 March 2020

Many people who have otosclerosis also experience tinnitus

Tinnitus is quite common among people who have otosclerosis, a Polish study finds.

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.

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.

18 February 2020

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