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You Are Not Your Diagnosis: Living Well with Chronic Vestibular Conditions
The Scope of Vestibular Dysfunction in Modern Healthcare Vestibular disorders, which include conditions such as Meniere’s disease, vestibular migraine, and vestibular neuritis, affect a significant portion of the…
Systematic Review of Quality of Life in Bone Anchored Hearing: Conductive Versus Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss
A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis has illuminated significant differences in disease-specific quality of life (QoL) outcomes for patients utilizing bone-anchored hearing implants (BAHIs), distinguishing between those with…
Hearing Loss and Subjective Loneliness Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
The intersection of sensory impairment and psychological well-being has emerged as a critical frontier in geriatric research, particularly as global populations age at an unprecedented rate. A comprehensive…
Navigating Cosmetic Procedures with a Cochlear Implant: A Comprehensive Guide for Safety and Peace of Mind
Cochlear implant (CI) recipients frequently find themselves at a crossroads when considering cosmetic or aesthetic procedures. From routine beauty treatments to more involved surgical interventions, understanding the potential…
Hearing Loss Makes It Harder for Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment to Walk and Think at the Same Time
A groundbreaking new study spearheaded by researchers at Concordia University has revealed that an individual's hearing ability plays a pivotal and often overlooked role in how older adults…
Essential equipment for baseline otolaryngology—head and neck surgery care: A global cross-sectional survey
A groundbreaking global survey has illuminated stark disparities in the availability of essential equipment for otolaryngology—head and neck surgery (OHNS) care across different global economic strata. The study,…
