Manchester researchers develop first reliable test for dementia in people with hearing loss Posted: Thursday, September 14, 2023 Researchers have developed the first reliable test for dementia in people with hearing loss, following an international study led by The University of Manchester scientists. Continue reading full article: Manchester researchers develop first reliable test for dementia in people with hearing loss
People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with their hearing loss – new survey Posted: Monday, August 7, 2023 Hannah Cross, Postdoctoral Research Associate at The University of Manchester, shares her latest research in hearing loss and dementia, supported by NIHR Manchester BRC. Continue reading full article: People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with their hearing loss – new survey
Happy 75th birthday NHS, and thanks for 75 years of providing hearing aids Posted: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 From its inception on 5 July 1948, the NHS has been committed to providing care for people with hearing loss. Continue reading full article: Happy 75th birthday NHS, and thanks for 75 years of providing hearing aids
Hearing loss unlikely to be common symptom of Covid, say scientists Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Hearing loss is unlikely to be a common symptom of Covid-19, a study led by The University of Manchester and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) scientists have shown. Continue reading full article: Hearing loss unlikely to be common symptom of Covid, say scientists
Study okays test for babies’ hearing aids Posted: Friday, May 5, 2023 Parents of the one in a 1000 newborn babies identified with hearing loss, might soon be able to have the reassurance that their babies are hearing speech through their hearing aids, thanks to a new test. Continue reading full article: Study okays test for babies’ hearing aids
Manchester researchers present at international audiology conferences Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2023 Manchester BRC researchers presented their latest hearing health research at international conferences in Australia and Birmingham this month. Continue reading full article: Manchester researchers present at international audiology conferences
Genetic test developed by Manchester researchers to prevent newborn babies going deaf recommended by NICE Posted: Monday, February 13, 2023 A world-first genetic test developed by Manchester BRC researchers to establish if a newborn baby is vulnerable to deafness if treated with a commonly used antibiotic, has been conditionally recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for use within the NHS. Continue reading full article: Genetic test developed by Manchester researchers to prevent newborn babies going deaf recommended by NICE
Continued ear wax services crucial to communication, say Manchester researchers Posted: Friday, January 27, 2023 A research team led by Professor Kevin Munro, Manchester BRC Hearing Health Theme Lead, have highlighted the difficulties people face with impacted ear wax, as more and more people face the prospect of ear wax removal services being discontinued at their GP surgeries. Continue reading full article: Continued ear wax services crucial to communication, say Manchester researchers