hearing loss

Mandated cCMV screening improves early identification of infant hearing loss

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A new retrospective cohort study examining the impact of Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation mandated universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) shows that universal screening significantly decreased the age at first audiology visit and increased identification of mild hearing loss in infants. The findings, published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy … Read more

Assessing long-term cognitive risks in ependymoma survivors

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A study led by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital assessed cognitive and communication abilities in children treated for the brain tumor ependymoma to understand the impact of treatment better. They found that radiation was a significant contributor to hearing loss, a risk directly linked to cognitive health. Children who developed severe hearing loss experienced a greater … Read more

Study reveals unexpected role of TMC proteins in deafness

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Proteins long known to be essential for hearing have been hiding a talent: they also act as gatekeepers that shuffle fatty molecules across cell membranes. When this newly discovered function goes haywire-due to genetic mutations, noise-induced damage, or certain medications-it may be what kills the delicate sensory cells in our ears, causing permanent hearing loss. … Read more

Musicians experience higher rates of tinnitus, hearing loss, and hyperacusis than non-musicians

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A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), reveals that musicians face substantially higher rates of tinnitus, hearing loss, and hyperacusis compared to non-musicians. The study, which pooled data from 67 studies encompassing more than 28,000 musicians … Read more

Specific neurobiological link identified between hearing loss and cognitive decline

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Presbycusis is a prevalent form of age-related hearing loss that also hinders speech recognition. While scientists have linked hearing loss to an increased risk of cognitive decline, the biological “bridge” between the two has remained unclear. New from eNeuro, researchers at Tiangong University and Shandong Provincial Hospital, led by Ning Li, explored the link between these symptoms in people.  The … Read more

How to find the best hearing aid for you – The Irish News

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Selecting your first hearing aid is a significant step, and finding the right device can make a remarkable difference to your daily life. With so many options available, the variety can quickly feel daunting. To help simplify the process, we spoke with experts about what different hearing aid styles are currently on the market, and … Read more

Experts issue strong call for overhaul of UK dementia prevention strategy

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A national panel of experts has issued the strongest call yet for the Department of Health and Social Care to overhaul how it approaches dementia prevention, pointing to vital evidence that dementia risk can be reduced and providing a framework for the development of new government policy that could improve brain health for millions.  The … Read more

USPSTF urges universal syphilis screening in pregnancy to prevent congenital infections

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With congenital syphilis at a 30-year high in the US, experts stress that early and universal syphilis screening in pregnancy is vital to protect both mothers and newborns from preventable harm. Study: Screening for Syphilis Infection During Pregnancy: US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement. Image Credit: Summit Art Creations / Shutterstock.com In a recent … Read more

Hearing problems among newly arrived immigrants and language acquisition challenges

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Among newly arrived immigrants studying Swedish, 17 percent reported problems hearing conversations. More than half had some form of established hearing problem, according to a study at the University of Gothenburg. Language acquisition is one of the many challenges in the process of settling in a new country, and hearing is a key factor in … Read more

Hearing loss and cognitive impairment among older adults: findings from the China health and retirement longitudinal study | BMC Public Health

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National Bureau of Statistics of China. 2022 China statistical yearbook. China Statistics Press. 2022. http://www.stats.gov.cn/sj/ndsj/2022/indexeh.htm. Accessed 6 May 2023. Nichols E, Steinmetz JD, Vollset SE, Fukutaki K, Chalek J, Abd-Allah F, et al. Estimation of the global prevalence of dementia in 2019 and forecasted prevalence in 2050: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease … Read more