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Lin FR, Pike JR, Albert MS, et al. Hearing intervention versus health education control to reduce cognitive decline in older adults with hearing loss in the USA (ACHIEVE): a multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2023; published online July 18. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(23)01406-X
A collection of articles digesting the latest stories, science, and data within audiology and hearing health
The case for mid-life hearing careFor years, the connection between hearing loss and dementia has gained attention - particularly in older adults. But a growing body of evidence suggests the most impactful time to intervene may be much earlier than previously assumed.
The benefits of hearing careWhile hearing loss is sometimes perceived as more of a nuisance and something you can learn to accept, the significant positive impact of timely hearing care is something we're becoming increasingly aware of.
The loss effectIn part one of this special series, we turn the spotlight to quality of life – asking what are the potential health consequences of an untreated hearing loss?
Dementia risk factorsResearch suggests that hearing loss is the biggest potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia. So what does this mean for hearing care?