Hearing Loss & COVID-19
With each passing day, scientists are learning more and more about the coronavirus and its long-term health effects. While heart disease, lung damage and neurological disorders are the most established complications associated with COVID-19, some experts suspect that hearing loss should be added to this list. Is Hearing Loss a Symptom of COVID-19? While rare,…
Tips for Keeping Your Ears Safe This Summer
Summer is finally here, which means it is time to attend family BBQs and spend lazy Sunday afternoons on West Lake Beach. In addition to the days being longer and the pace being slower, there is also an increase in noisy activities. While fun, these events can put your hearing at risk. Continue reading to…
Understanding the Viral Causes of Hearing Loss
It’s common to associate hearing loss with old age, but this isn’t always the case. Sometimes viral infections can impact the cochlea or the blood vessels in the ear. While some viruses cause congenital hearing loss, which is hearing loss that is present at birth, others cause acquired hearing loss later in life. Some viruses…
World Health Organization Updates Number of Hearing Loss Cases Worldwide
Hearing loss affects people of all ages around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released their first-ever World Report on Hearing to highlight the challenges facing the care of hearing loss and bring attention to the stigmatization of this condition. Updated Hearing Loss Numbers According to the new report, WHO estimates that by…
Can Hearing Aids Protect Your Ability to Think?
Hearing loss has been linked to a number of physical, mental and emotional health issues when left untreated. This includes increased risk of falls and cognitive decline. Just like completing your daily crossword puzzle or taking a class at University of Texas at Austin, treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can protect your ability…
Hearing Loss & Kidney Disease
Hearing loss has previously been linked to numerous health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and dementia. Australian researchers have found that older adults with moderate chronic kidney disease have a higher prevalence of hearing loss. Read on to learn more about what this connection means. What Is Chronic Kidney Disease? A gradual loss of kidney function…
How Is Tinnitus Measured?
Tinnitus is the sensation of a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, whooshing or buzzing sound with no external source. Symptoms can affect one ear or both and range from a mild nuisance to a debilitating daily experience. Unfortunately, there is no cure for tinnitus, unless the underlying condition can be identified and treated. However, there are…
The Link Between Vision and Hearing Loss
As we age, our senses continue to change and affect how we function in our surroundings over time. This can often lead to more doctor visits to tackle concerns related to hearing, vision and other functions we might take for granted in earlier years. More specifically, hearing loss and vision loss are two completely different…
New Research on Inner Ear Hair Cells
Within the inner ear are delicate hair cells responsible for converting soundwaves into electrical impulses, which are then sent to the brain via the auditory nerve to be processed as sound. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when these hair cells are damaged or die. New research into the development of these hair cells has identified a…
Can B12 Relieve Your Tinnitus?
Eating well and getting enough vitamins and minerals can help improve your overall health. Researchers from Era Lucknow Medical College were interested in the benefits from one specific vitamin—B12. With a small pilot study, they looked to see if this vitamin held the key to tinnitus treatment. Benefits of B12 B12, also known as Cobalamin,…