Tag: Hearing Loss
Sequencing IDs Genetic Diagnoses for Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Causal variants identified in 43 genes; almost all children had causative variant(s) in only one gene
Hearing Loss Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
Authors say findings support public health action to improve hearing aid access
Factors ID’d for Hearing Loss in Newborns With Congenital Cytomegalovirus
Risk for congenital hearing loss increased for those with petechiae at birth, periventricular cysts on MRI, seroconversion in first trimester
High Prevalence of Youth Estimated at Greater Risk for Hearing Loss
Number of young persons who may be at risk due to unsafe listening practices ranges from 0.67 to 1.35 billion
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Lower Among Adults With Vision, Hearing Disability
Compared with those with little to no impairment, adults with serious disability less likely to initiate COVID-19 vaccination
Hearing Loss, Tinnitus Common After Neurotoxic Chemo for Cancer
Occurrence rates of hearing loss, tinnitus similar for cancer survivors who received platinum alone, taxane alone, both platinum and taxane
Genomic Sequencing Enhances Findings of Hearing Loss in NICU
Diagnosis increased with expanded genomic sequencing combined with hearing screening
Hearing, Vision Impairment Up Odds of Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Odds of cognitive impairment increased more than eightfold for seniors with dual sensory impairment
Cochlear Implants Can Benefit Deaf Children With Autism
Improvement seen in language skills and social engagement
Hearing Loss, Dual Sensory Loss Tied to Higher Mortality
More severe hearing loss or dual sensory loss tied to excess all-cause and cardiovascular mortality
