A study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery looks at hearing loss and hearing aid use and the risk of dementia. … read more
Results of trial looking at the use of hearing aids for cognitive decline has been published in The Lancet. … read more
An observational study published in BMJ Open looks at associations between autistic traits and early ear and upper respiratory signs. … read more
An observational study published in The Lancet Public Health looks at hearing aid use and all-cause and cause-specific dementia. … read more
A study published in Frontiers looks at COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccination and auditory symptoms. Prof Michael Sharpe, Professor of Psychological … read more
A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association looks at speech-in-noise hearing impairment and risk … read more
Research presented in a conference poster at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, reports that use of hearing aids in older … read more
Experts react to the reports of an alleged ‘acoustic attack’ at the US embassy in Cuba. read more
Deafness is primarily caused by the loss of sensory hair cells in the ear and their associated auditory neurons.
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A team of scientists at the University of Sheffield has successfully created cells derived from embryonic stem cells that behave like sensory cells in the human ear, presenting a possible method for treating deafness and hearing impairment by replacing these damaged cells. read more