The increasing prevalence of hearing loss across various age groups is a growing concern in the healthcare industry. It’s no longer solely an issue for the elderly but is now affecting individuals earlier in life, setting alarm bells ringing for medical professionals. But why is this spike happening and how significant are modern risk factors? […]
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Everyday Noise Exposure a “Major Public Health Issue”: Experts call for more awareness over the impact of noise exposure – contributing to permanent hearing damage and impacting quality of life. Excessive noise exposure is the main cause of preventable hearing impairment worldwide, accounting for more than a third of all cases of hearing loss in […]
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A study has found that nearly 40% of those who recognised they had hearing loss did not inform a doctor or nurse. However, this can lead to social isolation, depression, and reduced quality of life, with untreated hearing loss linked to an increased risk of dementia, falls, and other health issues. The new study reveals […]
Tinnitus UK is calling for people to protect their ears when at work or enjoying noisy leisure activities, as new data shows 35% of people with tinnitus say their condition was caused by being around loud noises. One in seven adults are affected by tinnitus – which is a condition that causes the perception of […]
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New nano-gel to protect children receiving chemotherapy from hearing loss: Curtin University researchers will test a new nano-gel they have created to protect children receiving chemotherapy treatment from the common side effect of hearing loss, as part of a new project with Ear Science Institute Australia and supported by funding from the Channel 7 Telethon […]
Tracking pupil dilation could lead to better hearing loss treatment: Minute changes in the dilation of people’s pupils could provide information about how hard the brain is working when listening, says a Bradford academic. The information could even be used to help tailor interventions for individuals with hearing loss. Ronan McGarrigle, lecturer in psychology at […]
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Vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) is a rare benign tumour of a vestibular portion of the vestibulo-cochlear nerve that is diagnosed from the symptoms of hearing loss, vertigo and tinnitus. Smaller tumours are usually treated by radiotherapy but larger ones require surgical removal. A clinical study led by MedUni Vienna has now shown that early surgical […]
Denmark, 22nd May 2019 – A new survey[i] conducted in ten countries, specifically designed to study the habits of people with hearing loss, reveals how people around the world feel about their hearing condition and how addressing hearing loss with treatment can significantly improve quality of life. Commissioned by The International Campaign for Better Hearing […]
The largest cause of hearing loss is age-related damage to the inner ear. The second biggest cause of hearing loss however is exposure to loud noise. Loud noises can come from a wide range of sources – unwanted and wanted – but both can jeopardise your hearing if it is at hazardous levels. Unwanted noise […]
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There are hundreds of different ear plugs available on the market, from simple foam versions that cost a few pennies and muffle all sounds in the vicinity, to sophisticated battery-operated ear plugs that have filters which can open and close in milliseconds when they detect high decibels and cost hundreds of pounds. Specialist makers provide […]