28
Nov
New Gene Therapy on the Horizon for Hearing Loss
As lewd and crude and rude as it sounds, it is the general response for the person on the street, even if muttered underneath his or her breath, when dealing with someone—friend, family, co-worker, etc.—who suffers from mild to moderate hearing loss.Aside from some su...
View More28
Nov
New COVID-19 Variant Could Cause Tinnitus
A new study by audiologists at the University of Manchester - supported by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) – has found that a significant number of patients reported a deterioration in their hearing when questioned eight weeks after discharge...
View More28
Nov
New Poll Shows Over Half of Concertgoers Don’t Wear Ear Protection
According to a recent EDM.com poll, 64% of live event attendees don't wear ear protection at live shows.Ear protection during live events may be a bit of a burden since you won’t hear the sound as it’s truly intended. But as live events return bigger a...
View More28
Nov
Understanding the Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia
Hearing loss is a natural part of aging nobody likes to admit is happening. But happen it does - and ignoring it comes with a cost. It could put you at risk for another feared consequence of aging: dementia.“The greater your hearing loss, the more likely you are...
View More28
Nov
Researchers Delve Deeper Into Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
A growing number of people suffer from hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises from heavy machinery, concerts, or explosions. As a result, scientists have been working to understand the mechanism behind how this damage to hearing actually occurs.Now, a team led by researchers...
View More28
Nov
New Study Shows SARS-CoV-2 Virus Could Impact Inner Ear
Many Covid-19 patients have reported symptoms affecting the ears, including hearing loss and tinnitus. Dizziness and balance problems can also occur, suggesting that the SARS-CoV-2 virus may be able to infect the inner ear.A new study from MIT and Massachusetts Eye and Ear provid...
View More28
Nov
Researchers Link Rare Genetic Hearing Loss to Infertility
A team of researchers has identified a common link between Perrault syndrome, a rare genetic condition resulting in hearing loss in men and women, and early menopause or infertility in women.The research led by the NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester could revol...
View More28
Nov
Nearly Half of Workers Exposed to Dangerous Noise Levels
A new NIOSH study estimates that more than one-half of noise-exposed workers did not use hearing protection “always” or “usually” when exposed to hazardous occupational noise. A Hearing protection device (HPD) non-use was only measured in workers who repor...
View More28
Nov
Study Shows Link Between NIHL & High Blood Pressure
A recent study investigated the relationship between occupational noise-induced hearing loss and blood pressure. The authors conclude that chronic noise exposure increases the risk of hypertension.According to the new paper, globally, more than 600 million people have jobs that...
View More28
Nov
Study Shows Antidepressants May Worsen Tinnitus
People with tinnitus may experience a worsening of the condition if they are being treated with selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a common class of antidepressants.This is the conclusion of a new study recently published in the journal Cell Reports.Tinnitus&...
View More
