Beltone has relaunched its nationwide Hear2End Hunger Food Drive, combining efforts to combat food insecurity with free hearing screenings to raise awareness of the link between nutrition and hearing health.
HCPs can expand their impact by increasing awareness of the diverse causes of hearing loss and by actively connecting with both current and potential patients through community outreach and professional partnerships.
The PROHEAR study is a placebo-controlled Phase 2a study investigating the otoprotective efficacy of ACOU085 in patients with testicular cancer undergoing cisplatin-based chemotherapy.
A survey finds 64% of older adults have hearing difficulty, but only 14% have tried hearing aids and a quarter haven’t had a hearing test.
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The Fall sports season is a good time to revisit the risks of hearing damage for student athletes and how HCPs can raise awareness.
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A new non-invasive method for mapping the human auditory pathway could help clinicians decide surgical strategies for profound hearing loss.
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As we age it’s important to take care of our hearing. Here are 7 essential health and nutrition tips to promote and maintain proper hearing.
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Veterans Guide is offering a helpful guide for military veterans on hearing loss and tinnitus, common issues for many post-service.
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A study published in the International Journal of Audiology has found that almost 40% of people who recognize they have hearing loss do not inform a healthcare professional, potentially leading to social isolation and other health issues.
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Screening programs are recommended within a child’s first few days, with two tests recommended by the National Institutes of Health.
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With the FDA’s recent approval of over-the-counter hearing aids, it’s easier and more affordable than ever to take control of hearing health, yet 2 in 5 people are still unsure where to get a hearing aid if needed.
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In August 2021, Starkey introduced a vaccination incentive program for employees in the US to provide education on COVID-19 and encourage vaccinations. The program encouraged employees to watch and acknowledge online educational information and report their vaccination status.
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In this new book, written by Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan, a skills-based approach to hearing loss centered not on hearing better but on communicating better, is offered.
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Kathy Dowd, AuD, provides an update on what we know about diabetes and hearing loss, as well as her and colleagues’ advocacy efforts to inform consumers, hearing care professionals, and medical professionals about this important topic.
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While it is well-known that eating a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is essential to maintaining good nutrition, there is also evidence to suggest that it can help keep hearing loss at bay, according to a recent article in “Consumer Reports.”
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Research into the association between COVID-19 and hearing-related symptoms is still in the early phases. Fortunately, our knowledge of the audiovestibular system continues to grow alongside with our understanding of COVID-19. Authors Matthew Kelley, AuD, and Sugata Bhattacharjee, AuD, provide a brief review of research on Covid-19 and its impact on the ear.
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Mead Killion, PhD, points out that, in churches and choirs, the risk of Covid-19 for people who remain unvaccinated appears to be greatly increased due to the dramatic increase in aerosol disbursement from loud singing.
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The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) is reminding people that the month of May is National Better Hearing Month. That means it’s time to gather our forces and encourage people to get their hearing tested and take action on their hearing loss.
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