Assessment of Hearing Loss in Minor Head Injury: A Prospective Study

Regarding hearing loss and dementia, the correlations are also significant. No responsible professional would make a blanket statement saying “hearing loss causes dementia.” However, it does appear clear that “untreated hearing loss in at-risk patients tends to exacerbate dementia.” (The term “at-risk” refers to individuals from lower socio-economi... See more

Congenital or early-onset hearing loss poses significant challenges in children, impacting the development of communication skills, cognitive abilities, psychosocial skills, and academic outcomes