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Are cochlear implants a solution for tinnitus?
Tinnitus Tinnitus affects a sizeable percentage of the population. The Busselton Healthy Ageing Study has shown that approximately 23% of Baby Boomers (50 and 70 years of age) have tinnitus,…
Understanding the basics of ear wax
Have you ever experienced discomfort, reduced hearing or even earaches?If so, you may have encountered the common but often misunderstood issue of ear wax. You are not alone. Ear wax…
The relationship between hearing and improved mental health
The Impacts of Hearing LossIn past articles, we have established that hearing loss often has an overtly negative impact on the mental health and well-being of the affected individual. The…
Ear Science Institute Australia | 2022 Impact Report
Finding treatments for today and cures for tomorrowThis annual report for 2022 provides an overview of our achievements and contributions to the field of ear and hearing research, education and…
Understanding the emotional impacts of hearing loss
Hearing loss can impact social and emotional well-beingIn 2019, Adj Senior Research Fellow Bec Bennett at the University of Western Australia and lead researcher at Ear Science Institute Australia was…
Tune in to our new podcast series
The Science of Healthy Hearing PodcastWith over 6,300 downloads of season 1 of our podcast, The Science of Healthy Hearing, we are looking forward to bringing everyone back into our…
Support from Mineral Resources bolsters ear and hearing health in east Pilbara
Ear disease is deemed endemic within First Nations communities and is a silent factor contributing to poor educational, social and employment outcomes.Closing the inequity gap by preventing and curing ear…
SoundSmiles | digital platform for mental & hearing health of Indigenous children
SoundSmiles Strong Hearing | Strong CultureThe app aims to provide a streamlined, digitalised platform for children and teachers to be better informed about children’s hearing health and mental health, particularly…
Does a well fitted hearing aid improve tinnitus?
2 in 3 Australians will experience tinnitus at some point in their lifeIf you are experiencing ringing or buzzing in your ears, it could be tinnitus. Take this quick tinnitus…