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Published Oct 18, 2022

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Scientists detect dementia signs as early as nine years ahead of diagnosis

The findings raise the possibility that at-risk patients could be screened and identified as candidate for interventions that reduce the risk of developing dementia.

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Beltone Now Carries Jabra Enhance Plus OTC Hearing Aids Nationwide and Online

Beltone announced today that the recently approved Jabra Enhance Plus OTC hearing aids are now available at participating Beltone locations nationwide and online for $799 with no appointment necessary.

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Lilly spies value in biotech bear market, snapping up hearing loss gene therapy player Akouos for $487M

Eli Lilly has capitalized on the biotech bear market to snap up Akouos and its AK-OTOF hearing loss gene therapy treatment for $487 million. The deal will give Lilly control of a treatment for otoferlin-related hearing loss that is advancing toward a phase 1/2 trial just ahead of Decibel Therapeutics’ rival candidate.

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Common insecticides may affect hearing thresholds of younger adults: A cross-sectional study

Pyrethroids (3-PBA) are one of the most commonly used insecticides and little is known about their effect on the auditory system. This study shows a possible interaction between 3-PBA and exposure at younger ages on the hearing threshold shifts.

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