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Hearing Loss Linked to Brain Atrophy
A recent study done by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, has found a connection between hearing loss and brain atrophy. According to the study “declines in hearing ability may accelerate gray matter atrophy in auditory areas of the brain and increase the listening effort necessary for older adults to successfully [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Saliva Test Spots Virus That Can Cause Hearing Loss In Newborns
In previous articles we have discussed the importance of early detection of hearing loss in infants. A new study done by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has gone over how a saliva test might be able to detect a virus which leads to hearing loss in newborns. The virus called cytomegalovirus, once found [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Getting Used To a Hearing Aid
A person suffering from hearing loss may require the help of a hearing aid to better cope with the condition. As the Phonak website explains, it is important to be patient and realize that getting used to a hearing aid takes time. You must gain the necessary experience to be able to take advantage of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Child Aural/Audiologic Habilitation
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), explains the importance of a child undergoing Aural/Audiologic Habilitation, a treatment that allows a child better deal with his/her hearing health condition. This is because hearing loss can have a negative impact on the child’s development, if not treated early on. Factors that are considered before a child goes through [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Josh Groban on Hearing Loss
Every week New Generation discusses the involvement of many celebrities with the “Hear the World,” hearing health campaign. These celebrities act as hearing loss Ambassadors, bringing awareness on topics dealing with hearing damage, and hearing aids. This week we will talk about Josh Groban and his involvement with this initiative. Born February 27th, 1981, Mr. [...]
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