Identifying patients who are hard of hearing
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Many people who have become hard of hearing are unaware of their hearing problems. Most often the reason is that most hearing problems develop gradually, or the patient may be in denial and refuse to acknowledge even to himself or his relatives that he has a hearing problem. Therefore, it is up to you as a family doctor to look for signs of hearing impairment in your patient and conduct hearing tests, when necessary. |
 June 30, 2008
The possibility of regenerating damaged hearing cells has been supported by fetal stem-cell research. Actual treatment based on new techniques may be far into the future, according to scientists. | | June 23, 2008
Millions of people suffer from tinnitus. Scientists are carrying out an extensive research project to investigate the role of the brain in the creation of the unpleasant ringing and buzzing noises in the ear. The aim is to find an effective treatment or even a cure.
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June 17, 2008
Genetic make-up as well as environmental factors affects age-related hearing loss. 60-70 percent of all cases of age related hearing loss are genetically conditioned. | | June 11, 2008
Alcohol may reduce hearing. The ingestion of alcohol increases auditory thresholds and reduces hearing.
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| Children and hearing loss: |
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| | Most children experience temporary hearing loss due to earwax or otitis media. |
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| An untreated hearing loss may have serious negative psychological effects.
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| Tinnitus is noises in the head, not related to any psychiatric condition. The noise can be heard anywhere in the head or in one or both ears.
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