Manchester led research could lead to step-change in NHS hearing aid provision Posted: Monday, December 7, 2020 Cutting-edge research being led by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), aimed at increasing adult hearing aid use, could make a dramatic change to people with hearing loss. Continue reading full article: Manchester led research could lead to step-change in NHS hearing aid provision
Face masks leave us feeling isolated and stressed, reveals survey Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Face coverings, a key tool in our fight against COVID-19, have impeded our ability to hear, understand, engage, and connect with others according to a study supported by Manchester BRC. Continue reading full article: Face masks leave us feeling isolated and stressed, reveals survey
Hearing deterioration reported by discharged COVID-19 patients Posted: Monday, August 3, 2020 In a Manchester BRC supported study a significant number of patients reported deterioration in their hearing when questioned eight weeks after discharge from a hospital admission for COVID-19. Continue reading full article: Hearing deterioration reported by discharged COVID-19 patients
Twenty per cent of people with hearing aids do not use them Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 A study led by Manchester BRC researchers has revealed that around 20% of people who have been issued with hearing aids do not use them. Continue reading full article: Twenty per cent of people with hearing aids do not use them
How do we know what newborn babies are hearing? Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2020 Author: Dr Anisa Visram For Deaf Awareness Week Dr Anisa Visram, Research Audiologist at Manchester BRC tells us how the ‘Ladies in the van’ project has been travelling the UK to meet the challenge of finding out how much impact hearing aids have on babies’ hearing. Continue reading full article: How do we know what newborn babies are hearing?
Hearing loss and dementia – correlation not cause Posted: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Author: Dr Jenna Littlejohn On "World Hearing Day" Jenna Littlejohn provides a timely reminder of why and how Manchester BRC is investigating the links between hearing loss and dementia. Continue reading full article: Hearing loss and dementia – correlation not cause
Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Clinical imaging Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2020 Part of our biomarkers week, here we explore the field of clinical imaging tests, and how our Hearing Health research is helping develop new audiology tests for newborn babies with hearing loss. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Clinical imaging
Manchester BRC’s emergency genetic test could prevent antibiotic – related hearing loss in newborns Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 Manchester BRC researchers have launched a trial on a bedside genetic test that will predict whether newborn babies receiving antibiotics in intensive care are at risk of irreversible hearing loss. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC’s emergency genetic test could prevent antibiotic – related hearing loss in newborns