Vision and Hearing Loss in Older Adults May Coexist - Medscape

Vision and Hearing Loss in Older Adults May Coexist Medscape The investigators cite evidence that dual sensory loss can have greater effects on depression, cognitive function, and quality of life compared with sensory hearing or vision loss alone. Although the study has substantial design flaws, ...

Mill Neck Audiology Helping Those With Hearing Loss - Hicksville Illustrated News

Mill Neck Audiology Helping Those With Hearing Loss Hicksville Illustrated News There is no denying the prevalence of loud noise these days, resulting in an unfortunate side effect being seen more frequently; namely a progression in hearing loss. This is not only occurring, as typically thought, in older populations, ...

Personal Health: Lifelines for People With Hearing Loss - New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog)

Personal Health: Lifelines for People With Hearing Loss New York Times (blog) “People are most likely to notice communication problems when their hearing loss exceeds 25 decibels,” Dr. Lin said in an interview. “It's not that they can't hear, but they can't understand. Hearing loss at this level affects the clarity of words. and more »

Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study - iVillage Entertainment

Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study iVillage Entertainment Men are more likely in general to suffer from hearing loss than women, so the prevalence of the condition among males may mask diabetes' effect, the study suggested. Men are exposed to more environmental causes of hearing loss, such as loud noise, ... and more »

Ear doctors turn to public for help w/ research - abc7.com

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Ear doctors turn to public for help w/ research abc7.com LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Much of how disease affects the ear remains a mystery. Now, local doctors are turning to the public to get some answers. The secrets of the ear and curing hearing loss lie in and around the temporal bone, situated on the side of ... and more »