hearing loss
A new discovery: New chance to hear – how science can help people with hearing loss
Researchers at MIT have discovered that computer models mimicking the human auditory system, particularly those that are based on machine learning, are making strides in designing enhanced hearing aids, cochlear implants, and even brain-machine interfaces. This discovery can completely change the life of people with hearing problems.
Kate Yakimchuk research artificial intelligence science health Psychology 19 January 2024
A new discovery: Hearing loss is dangerous – it might be associated with dementia
When people have trouble hearing, they have to work harder to listen, which can affect how their brain functions. A big study with information from more than 573,000 people discovered a link between hearing loss and the development of dementia.
Kate Yakimchuk research dementia health science Psychology 14 January 2024
Loss of hearing is tied to brain changes: A new study
Hearing loss is common among seniors in the US and has been linked to a higher risk of dementia, although the exact reasons are not completely clear. To investigate this link further, scientists conducted hearing tests and brain scans using MRI to see if hearing problems are associated with differences in specific brain regions.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain damage alzheimer science Psychology 4 December 2023