The Audiologist Informer

The study found that, out of the 140 hypertensives, 61 patients (43.6%) were detected to have sensorineural hearing loss. The authors conclude that puretone audiometry should be done routinely in all hypertensives, particularly in elderly patients with long standing systemic hypertension. Periodic audiological assessment should be incorporated in them to start rehabilitation as early as possible.

An overview of the 18 contributions about the mechanisms and prevention of auditory organ injury, new technologies and biomaterials to recover hearing loss, as well as a range of promising approaches for hearing loss treatment. The issue provides information on the damage mechanisms and protection methods of hair cells, hair cell regeneration, and the application of new materials and approaches in the treatment of hearing diseases.

Doctor Cliff Olson explains how hearing aid costs have risen almost 10% in the last several months which will inevitably raise the cost of hearing aids substantially before the end of 2022.