Tag #Hearing Loss

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Cochlear Implants Significantly Improve Cognitive Function in Older Australians

A Melbourne University study found that cochlear implants significantly improved the memory and brain function of 101 older Australians (median age 74) over 54 months, highlighting a potential solution to age-related cognitive decline and suggesting that improved hearing may mitigate cognitive aging...

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Tinnitus Affects 7.6 Million in the UK, Highlighting NHS Treatment Gaps

Approximately 7.6 million UK residents experience tinnitus, phantom noises often linked to hearing loss, stress, or other conditions; inadequate treatment and long NHS waiting times worsen mental health consequences.

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Hearing Health: Global Risk and Technological Advancements

Over one billion young people worldwide are at risk of hearing damage from unsafe listening practices, while advancements in technology like Apple AirPods Pro 2 and future innovations in Bluetooth technology and multi-functional hearing aids are increasing accessibility and proactive hearing health ...

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Combined Cochlear Implant and ABI Surgery Restores Hearing and Balance

A woman with otosclerosis in her right ear and a vestibular schwannoma in her left underwent a 10-hour surgery at Molinette Hospital in Turin, Italy, receiving a cochlear implant and an Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) to restore her hearing and balance.

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Tinnitus Sufferer Highlights UK Healthcare System Failures

A new report reveals eight million Britons will suffer from tinnitus by 2025; Oliver Moazezzi, a Hampshire IT consultant, details his struggle with the condition and the inadequate support he received, highlighting systemic issues within the UK audiology industry and long NHS waiting times.

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