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
A new study links regular hearing aid use to reduced chance of early death. Learn more about living longer and happier with better hearing!
Read MoreStave Off Dementia? Groundbreaking News About Hearing Aids
Discover the benefits of addressing hearing loss, including a potential 50% reduction in risk of dementia according to a new study’s findings.
Read MoreNew Study: Hearing Aids Help in Fight Against Dementia
Find out what this major study involving close to 1,000 people uncovered about hearing aids, cognitive decline, and dementia.
Read MoreNo Bones About It: Osteoporosis May Nearly Double Risk of Sudden Hearing Loss
One study links osteoporosis to a risk of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. We explain what to look for, and what you can do to mitigate your risk.
Read More5 Tips for Living with Balance Problems
Balance issues can sometimes feel like they’ve taken over. But what if there were some simple steps you could take to help you feel more sure-footed?
Read MoreThe Hearing Dangers of Smoking and Vaping
Another reason to ditch vape juice and tobacco: smoking and vaping are harmful to hearing health. Read on to see the evidence.
Read MoreDementia & Hearing Loss Go Hand in Hand. What Can You Do?
Did you know? A growing body of research shows dementia and hearing loss go hand in hand. Let’s explore the connection.
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