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Hearing loss linked to dementia and loss of indigenous culture

31 August 2021

World leading research into the link between hearing loss and dementia, undertaken by Dr Dona Jayakody, Senior Research Audiologist and her team at Ear Science Institute Australia, in collaboration with…

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Why hearing loss isn’t just an older person’s problem

18 August 2021

Did you know that 60% of all hearing loss can be related to genetics? Causing some people to have more of a predisposition to hearing loss, than others – simply…

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Online community for West Australians with hearing loss

29 July 2021

Would you like to connect with other like-minded people online? Do you have hearing problems or a hearing loss? You may be interested to join our ‘Listening Together’ Facebook page.…

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Australian research examines No.1 risk factor for dementia

23 July 2021

World-leading research at the Ear Science Institute Australia has been examining the link. Through brain scans of patients suffering from dementia, we have been able to determine that hearing loss…

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Reduce the impact of Dementia

21 July 2021

With one in six Australians suffering from hearing loss, the world-renowned medical research organisation – we are urging adults aged over 65 to check their hearing to potentially reduce the…

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The million dollar questions our health system needs answered

9 June 2021

The million dollar questions our health system needs answered https://www.earscience.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/01b-Dr-Dona-Jayakody-Listen-Up-Your-Memory-Might-Depend-On-It-Final-CAPS.mp4 Can you mend a broken heart? Will wearing hearing aids prevent dementia? What’s the best way to treat diabetes? How…

The $1 Million Questions Our Health System Needs Answered

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RPH Research Foundation’s new Career Advancement Fellowship

4 June 2021

The $1 Million Questions Our Health System Needs Answering Congratulations to Dr Dona Jayakody for being awarded the RPH Research Foundation’s new Career Advancement Fellowship. Dr Dona Jayakody leads the…

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Australian research project trials tele-audiology services for cochlear recipients

27 May 2021

Tele-audiology is the delivery of audiological services from a distance and a new research project in Western Australia will investigate how it can be used to help people with cochlear…

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Tele-Audiology | An opportunity for expansion of hearing healthcare services in Australia

8 April 2021

Government funds an independent review of safe and effective tele-audiology practices. Does tele-audiology provide an opportunity for expansion of hearing healthcare services in Australia? The COVID-19 pandemic saw a surge…

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Smoking & hearing loss – is there a relationship?

25 February 2021

Did you know: New research has shown that giving up or reducing smoking and avoiding passive exposure to tobacco smoke may reduce your risk of hearing loss. According to a recent study of more than 150,000 adults, smokers have…

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