Curious if hearing aids can combat cognitive decline? Dive into our analysis of recent headlines and find out what the research truly indicates about hearing loss.
Read MoreHow Head Injuries Impact Hearing and Balance
Concussions may seem only sports or military related, but they’re not. Learn how your hearing and balance are tied to head injuries.
Read MoreHearing Loss in Pediatric Patients With Osteosarcoma
Our Own Dr. Fligor Analyzed Connections in 2009 Study Lifesaving therapies such as the cancer-fighting drug cisplatin can bring many benefits but may also be harmful to the inner ear. The problem, called “ototoxicity,” can lead to hearing loss, tinnitus,...
Greater Hearing Loss Risk Among Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Link Points to Importance of Regular Hearing Care for All Ages Patients with cystic fibrosis who receive aminoglycosides, a class of antibiotics, are at higher risk of sensorineural hearing loss. The finding, published in a 2009 report by researchers including...
Platinum-induced Ototoxicity in Children: A Consensus Review on Mechanisms, Predisposition, and Protection, Including a New International Society of Pediatric Oncology Boston Ototoxicity Scale
Breakthroughs in Protecting Children From Ototoxicity When people develop hearing or balance problems due to a medicine (as a side-effect), it’s called ototoxicity. An exciting consensus review on platinum-induced ototoxicity in children, co-authored by Dr. Brian Fligor, unveils promising strategies...
Cystic Fibrosis & Heightened Risk of Hearing Loss
Here’s What Our Own Dr. Fligor Shared in a Published Study An estimated 40,000 people in the U.S. have cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder characterized by thick, sticky mucus buildup that can clog the lungs and other organs and cause...
Study: Hearing Aids May Help Cut Mortality Risk
Research Adds New Dimension to Importance of Optimal Ear Health An estimated 1 in 5 people worldwide have some form of hearing loss, but only a fraction of those who can benefit from hearing aids actually use them. This means...
Stave Off Dementia? Groundbreaking News About Hearing Aids
Study: This Step Could Cut Cognitive Decline Risk in Half Figuring out a crossword puzzle. Remembering to pick up the grandkids. Learning a new language. Excelling at a high-stakes workplace project. The ability to think, remember, and process information plays...
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood This Winter
Hearing Health and Mental Health Have a Clear Connection In fact, untreated hearing loss increases your risk of depression, anxiety, social isolation, and more. Winter is also a prime time for seasonal blahs. If you could use a little mental-health...
New Study: Hearing Aids Help in Fight Against Dementia
Recent Investigation Reinforces Importance of Improved Hearing for Brain Support Often we talk about ties between hearing and brain health. With both the ears and the brain playing such active roles in sound perception and human connection, it’s no wonder...