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Humans, Monkeys, Guinea Pigs Experience Sound Similarly

Speech sounds elicit comparable neural responses and stimulate the same region in the brain of humans, macaques, and guinea pigs, a multidisciplinary group of University of Pittsburgh researchers reported in the journal “eNeuro.” The finding could help pave the way for better understanding and diagnosis of auditory processing deficits.

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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?

Issues in Cognitive Screenings by Audiologists

The discovery and management of cognitive issues, which may masquerade as or occur in tandem with hearing problems, allows the hearing healthcare professional to better address the global needs of the patient in a timely manner. In this article, Douglas Beck, Barbara Weinstein, and Michael Harvey advocate for the universal cognitive screening of patients aged 70 and older with hearing loss, even in the absence of obvious signs or symptoms of cognitive impairment.

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