Tag: Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss Among U.S. Adolescents Is Not Increasing
All subgroups of degree, frequency, and laterality had lower prevalence of hearing loss in 2010 vs. 2006
Hearing Loss Contributing to Patient-Doctor Miscommunication
And may be contributing to increased risk of medical error, researchers say
Patient Groups Provide Input for Cochlear Implant QOL Tool
Adult patient focus groups used to develop initial item bank for cochlear implant quality-of-life instrument
Increased Dementia Risk With Hearing Loss in Older Adults
Increased risk of dementia with moderate and poor hearing in cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses
U.S. Adolescents Exhibit Little Change in Hearing Loss
Hearing loss initially jumped between 2007 and 2008, but then dropped back down by 2010
HRT May Increase Risk of Postmenopausal Hearing Loss
Older age at menopause also appears to increase the risk
Drug Combo May Help Combat Hearing Loss
Lgr5-expressing cells differentiate into hair cells in high yield; >11,500 hair cells from single cochlea
CDC: Noise-Related Hearing Loss Often Unrecognized in U.S. Adults
One in four adults who believes their hearing is good or excellent actually has hearing damage
Iron Deficiency Anemia Ups Risk of Hearing Loss in U.S. Adults
After adjustment for sex, adults with IDA have increased odds of SNHL, combined hearing loss
Hearing Aids Underused by the ‘Older Old’
Rate of hearing loss during the 10th decade of life significantly up compared with 9th decade
