MMUH Audiology

Our audiology service assesses and treats patients with hearing and balance impairments or disorders. RCN: 20000349 CHY: 203.

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Our audiologist Ian presenting a poster on a recent audit of our Bone-Anchored Hearing System service here in #MMUH at @OSSEO2023 in Colorado a couple of weeks ago.

[MMUH Audiology @MaterAudio]

Interesting article on music quality in hearing aids.

https://t.co/ytzgdkGbiw

[MMUH Audiology @MaterAudio]

A helpful video we've come across on how to waterproof your ears 🚿.

Particularly important for those with perforated eardrums or a history of ear surgery.

https://t.co/O1sCgcHkzh

[MMUH Audiology @MaterAudio]

@RNID Are asking people to share their stories about hearing and tinnitus to "help support a community of people who may have similar experiences to you and the charitable impact we can make."

To share your story: https://t.co/4Cpuuvs2MY

[MMUH Audiology @MaterAudio]

Interesting article looking at hearing loss in the context of hospice patient from @HearingReview
https://t.co/prMxYOnre9

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@stormzy has enlisted the help British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter and performer, Chris Fonseca, to make his music more accessible for BSL users.

Some of Stormzy's biggest songs now have a BSL-interpreted edition choreographed by Chris.

https://t.co/c4zabypP28

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@HearingReview look at some of the signs of hearing loss in children 👇
https://t.co/gdNG1MEdlz

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Carly Syngrove @myhearingloss looks at AR Live Real-time Captioning Glasses for those with hearing loss and what the future may hold 👓

https://t.co/K1RDmcgZw1

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Accessible article on sudden hearing loss and the urgency this medical emergency warrants.

Courtesy of @medical_xpress

https://t.co/NJ86CKGzLu

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We recently had a patient ask about the effects of alcohol on her hearing loss.

Accessible article courtesy of @hearingaids :https://t.co/RDFt9Tfy2k

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis on alcohol as a risk factor for hearing loss: https://t.co/3DUBPBDfoF

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Recent research looking at development, implementation, and validation of a radiology-administered protocol to obtain MRI in patients with cochlear implants and auditory brainstem implants without magnet removal.
#CI #cochlearimplant @MattCarlsonMD
https://t.co/QWsqlYqHBf

[MMUH Audiology @MaterAudio]

Vibrating haptic suits translate music for Deaf/Hard of hearing concertgoers to improve inclusivity at live music performances:

https://t.co/W0V6oYBAEf

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The ACHIEVE study by @DrFrankRLin et al has been published.

ACHIEVE examined if "hearing intervention could reduce cognitive decline in cognitively healthy older adults with hearing loss".

Hearing aids reduced cognitive decline in an at-risk subgroup.

https://t.co/KgqrkmJEZW

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Platinum-based chemotherapy can impact our audio-vestibular system causing tinnitus and hearing loss in some cases.

We work closely with our oncology colleagues here in MMUH to monitor and manage patient receiving these treatments.

@ENT_AudsNews

https://t.co/CqZkxpi77L

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A survey carried out in the UK found that 81% of people attending festivals leave with their ears ringing (tinnitus)!

About 19% bring ear plugs to protect their ears.

Make sure you protect your hearing during festival season!

https://t.co/0WW8ArU2rh

[MMUH Audiology @MaterAudio]

Fantastic to see growing Deaf representation in Hollywood.

Keivonn Montreal, who is Deaf, has received an Emmy nomination for guest actor in a drama series his role in "The Last of Us".

https://t.co/qpqoCt1XZj

@IrishDeafSoc

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The @IrishDeafSoc have launched a Strategic Plan to deliver equality and access to the Deaf community by:

-Campaigning for Deaf rights and Advocates of Irish Sign Language
-Advancing education and training opportunities
-Public and community engagement

https://t.co/mjp3m04GDp

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Prolonged noise exposure can lead to noise-induced hearing loss and/or tinnitus.

This graphic courtesy of @HearingLink gives examples of everyday activities and their average volume.

For information on occupational noise see:
https://t.co/EvzL3vvcmV

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A recent survey in the UK suggests that 1/10 people would actively avoid communicating with a deaf person.

48% of those surveyed said they do not know how to effectively communicate with people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

More needs to be done.

https://t.co/KYMItJINbO

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A study using a sample population of 437,704 found that "in people with hearing loss, hearing aid use is associated with a risk of dementia of a similar level to that of people without hearing loss".
@dementia_office

https://t.co/LbYMKtMsIg