Hearing impairment

Hearing screening for newborns should be made compulsory in India: Experts

Hearing Screening for newborns will help diagnose hearing impairment early and allow timely interventions. But, in India, it is not included in the list of mandatory health screening procedures for newborn, except in the state of Kerala.
Can Cochlear implant make a deaf child hear? Let’s hear it from the recipients

Experts say the sooner children with hearing loss receive cochlear implants, the better the results. But in India, majority of the cases are diagnosed late hence making the treatment late.
World Hearing Day: Major causes of hearing loss in children

Globally over 400 million people worldwide are living with disabling hearing loss, of these more than 30 million are children. Get to know the major causes of hearing loss in children and how parents can help prevent or address this problem.
Expert's view on how you can improve hearing

Researchers discovered a method that could possibly be used to improve auditory perception in situations where sounds are difficult to distinguish.
Hearing difficulty might keep older patients away from health care routine: Study

A new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has revealed that hearing difficulty in old age is linked to lower involvement in health care routine.
Hearing loss before 50 can increase the risk of drug and alcohol misuse

According to a study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine, losing hearing ability before the age of 50 can increase the risk of drug and alcohol abuse as compared to those who do not have this disorder.
Know about these common symptoms of brain tumour

Frequent and severe headache can be an indicator of brain tumour
Hearing loss may up cognitive decline with age

Hearing impairment is associated with accelerated cognitive decline with age, though the impact of mild hearing loss may be lessened by higher education, researchers say.
Higher education can lessen impact of mild hearing loss, reveals study

A new study reveals that, hearing impairment is linked with congnitive decline with age. However, you can lessen the impact of mild hearing loss with education.
Hearing loss linked to dementia + other health conditions

Hearing loss can lead to a number of other health risks. Here are some of them.
Paddle through water to keep your mind and bones intact

Swimming has an array of benefits. Find them here.
Neurodevelopmental disorders affect 1 in 8 Indian children below 10 years, finds study

Out of 239 million children below the age of 10 in India, 23.7 million are affected by neurodevelopmental disorders. According to doctors, it is an alarming sign that India needs to tackle effectively.
'Hearing loss is treatable' says cricket sensation Brett Lee

Deafness, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), refers to the complete loss of hearing ability in one or both ears, while "hearing impairment" refers to both complete and partial loss of hearing ability.
Hearing loss: new drug presents hope for prevention

Cisplatin is used to treat a variety of cancers but causes irreversible hearing loss in up to 70 per cent of patients, the researcher said.
Cochlear implants in children help to deal with hearing loss

Dr K K Handa, Chairman, Department of ENT and Head Neck Surgery, Medanta- The Medicity, Gurgaon answers your questions on hearing loss and cochlear transplants
This HD hearing aid can cure hearing impairment, says researchers

This could go a long way to solving the current limitations with cochlear implants.
12 reasons you might be suffering from tinnitus or ringing in your ear

Here are 12 reasons for the annoying ringing sound in your ear you might be experiencing.
Beware - constantly listening to music on your earphones could make you deaf!
What did Salman Khan do for his deaf fans?
Could stem cells repair hearing loss?