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Have you heard of Paget’s disease?
Today is Paget’s Awareness Day, which works to raise awareness of Paget’s Disease of Bone. One of the symptoms of Paget’s is hearing loss. Paget’s disease affects the normal repair and renewal process of bone. It’s a common disease in the UK – the most common after osteoporosis and is thought to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental influences. Many people who have Paget’s don’t have symptoms and never develop complications. About 1% of people in the UK over age 55 are thought to be affected. Any bone can be affected by Paget’s but the most commonly affected are the pelvis, spine, thigh bone, shin and skull.…
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Having the conversation about hearing loss
How to have the difficult conversation about hearing loss If, over the festive season, you noticed a good friend or loved one was struggling to keep up with conversation, now is a good time to talk to them about it. While it’s understandable to want to avoid this potentially tricky topic, there are ways to make the conversation a positive experience for you both. Five helpful tips: 1. Timing is everything: Find a time when you’re both relaxed. Make sure your loved one can see and hear you clearly, so don’t opt for a busy café or restaurant. Somewhere where they feel at ease is best. 2. Take their lead: Rather than…
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Your rights in the workplace – access to work
If you’re on the look-out for a new role, look for an employer that’s part of the Disability Confident scheme. New year, new job? A new year is typically the time when many people think about making changes in different areas of their life. If you’re living with hearing loss or auditory processing disorder (APD) and struggle in your current role to get the support you need, you might be looking around for a new opportunity. Hearing loss and deafness affects 5 million people of working age in the UK, or around 12 in every 100 employees. Many employers recognise that hearing loss or APD isn’t a barrier to excellence…
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Hearing aids reduce the risk of falls
Wearing hearing aids can reduce the risk of falls! According to the NHS, around one in 3 adults over 65 and half of people over 80 will have at least one fall a year. While most falls won’t result in serious injury, those that do can cause broken bones as well as much worse health effects. Studies have shown that older adults with mild hearing loss have double the risk of falling than those without hearing loss. While it’s not yet entirely clear how hearing loss increases the risk of falling, it’s known that hearing and balance are connected because they share a common nerve pathway to the brain. Recent…
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Binaural interaction for spatial hearing skills
Discover the fascinating world of binaural interaction and how it enhances spatial hearing skills.
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Experience the Benefits of Oticon Real Hearing Aids
Discover the incredible benefits of Oticon Real Hearing Aids and experience a world of clear, natural sound.
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hearing aid programming using real ear measurements
Discover the revolutionary approach to hearing aid programming using real ear measurements.
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Looking for a hearing aid that offers the ‘real sounds of life’?
A few months ago Oticon launched a new ‘Real’ hearing aid range designed to recognise all types of sound, and how they should ideally sound. With the Oticon Real range you get to experience sounds as they should be heard. Oticon calls this BrainHearing™ technology as it means your brain can then function at its best as it doesn’t need to fill in the gaps of sound that you might otherwise miss. The Oticon Real range also handles potentially jarring sounds adeptly. Wind, unexpected loud noises – even the noise caused by you touching your hearing aids – is balanced and smoothed. The Real range also offers impressive speech clarity,…
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The Ultimate Guide to Endoscopic Earwax Removal.
Endoscopic Ear wax removal Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a necessary and natural substance produced by the ear to protect and lubricate the ear canal. In normal circumstances, earwax migrates out of the ear canal on its own, carrying with it any dust, dirt, or debris that may have collected. However, sometimes earwax can accumulate and cause discomfort or even impair hearing. When this occurs, endoscopic ear wax removal can be a highly effective solution. What is Endoscopic Ear Wax Removal? Endoscopic ear wax removal is a modern and minimally invasive technique used to safely remove excess earwax from the ear canal. It involves the use of a specialised…
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New trial brings hope for hearing loss sufferers.
For some decades the hunt has been on for an effective medical intervention than can slow or even reverse hearing loss. And since hearing loss has been proven as a key risk factor in the development of dementia that hunt has intensified. Thanks to researchers at King’s College, London we’re one step closer to that hearing holy grail. That’s because these scientists have successfully restored hearing in deaf mice using a genetic approach. The mice had a non-functioning Spns2 gene – a gene that’s required for normal hearing function. They were given a specialist enzyme at different stages of their lives to activate the gene. The mice’s hearing showed a…
