Hearing Loss6 days agoHearing loss will affect 1 in 4 people by 2050, WHO estimatesBillions of people are expected to suffer from some degree of hearing loss by 2050, according to a report from the World Health Organization (WHO), said to be the first-ever global report on hearing.
CoronavirusFebruary 17Some coronavirus patients left with nodules on eyeballs, study findsNew evidence released Tuesday documented so-called nodules in the eyes of patients battling severe COVID-19, with scientists hypothesizing causes like virus-related inflammation and positioning patients face down to improve oxygenation.
Hearing LossJanuary 26Coronavirus face masks and hearing loss: 95% say pandemic has affected ability to communicate, survey findsThough studies have found they are effective in helping to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, face masks are not ideal for those living with hearing loss, with some 95% of respondents to a recent survey reporting that these facial coverings have adversely affected their ability to communicate with others during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
VISION AND HEARINGJanuary 20Israeli man regains sight after artificial cornea transplantA 78-year-old legally blind Israeli man has reportedly regained his sight following an artificial cornea transplant — the first time such a procedure has ever been successful.
Hearing LossNovember 25Can you repeat that? Hearing trouble more obvious with masksHearing specialists across the U.S. say they have seen an uptick in visits from patients who only realized how much they relied on lip reading and facial expressions when people started wearing masks that cover the nose and mouth.
CoronavirusNovember 6Coronavirus is worsening tinnitus, study suggestsIs the novel coronavirus exacerbating tinnitus? Yes, suggests the findings of a new study.
CoronavirusOctober 14Coronavirus possibly caused man to lose hearing in one ear: case reportA 45-year-old British man has suffered permanent hearing loss in one ear following a severe bout of COVID-19, according to a case report.
CoronavirusSeptember 17Eyeglasses may be ‘protective factor’ against coronavirus, researchers sayA new study by Chinese researchers suggests that people who wear eyeglasses daily may be less susceptible to COVID-19.
Ear InfectionsSeptember 9Clumps of man's earwax removed after 16 years of buildupSixteen years worth of earwax was removed from a man in the UK who had not cleaned his ears in over a decade and a half
Hearing LossSeptember 2Hearing loss may cause dementia, study findsAddressing hearing loss may prevent dementia, according to a recent study.
