Why hearing loss isn’t just an older person’s problem
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
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.…
Australian research examines No.1 risk factor for dementia
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…
Reduce the impact of Dementia
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…
The million dollar questions our health system needs answered
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…
RPH Research Foundation’s new Career Advancement Fellowship
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…
Australian research project trials tele-audiology services for cochlear recipients
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…
Tele-Audiology | An opportunity for expansion of hearing healthcare services in Australia
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…
Smoking & hearing loss – is there a relationship?
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…
Research giants join forces for hearing impaired in Western Pacific Region
Hearing loss sufferers worldwide will reap the rewards of three globally recognised research brands with Ear Science Institute Australia, Curtin University and William Demant Foundation joining forces to establish a…
