Author: Stefani Kim

Hearing Test May Help to Detect Autism In Newborns

The research team analyzed nearly 140,000 auditory recordings from babies born in Florida and matched the data with records from the Florida Department of Education indicating children with developmental disabilities. Ultimately, they found that newborns who were later diagnosed with autism had slower brain responses to sounds during their ABR tests.

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‘Unmasking’ Benefits for Hearing Aid Users in Challenging Listening Environments

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health and government officials are encouraging or even mandating community-wide face mask wearing to reduce potential pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic transmission of the virus to others. This practice, in combination with social distancing (ie, keeping >6 feet apart), has helped decrease spread of the virus, but it has also provided a barrier to clear, empathetic communication, particularly for those with hearing loss.

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How Do Family Physicians Manage Age-related Hearing Loss?

For people with hearing loss, the family physician (aka, general practitioner or primary care doctor) can be key to early detection and guiding appropriate and timely treatment choices. But how can hearing care professionals work with family physicians to get hearing loss front and center on their agenda?

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