Hearing Aids are Linked to Stronger Scores on the Mini-Mental Exam Most of you don’t know what the Mini-Mental Exam is. It is a very short test given to individuals suspected of having some early memory problems. It is generally administered by the family physician and is a very good indicator of early problems. A recent study, published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, showed that hearing aids might help prevent or slow the development of dementia in elderly people with … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hearing Loss
Hearing loss has been linked to rheumatoid arthritis, both directly from the disease itself and through exposure to certain medications used to alleviate inflammation and to biologics. The exact cause of hearing loss isn’t known at this time. Since these treatments help preserve quality of life, they cannot be discontinued. It is important for individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis to have a regular hearing check-up and to let their physicians know immediately if they … [Read more...]
Higher Medical Bills with Untreated Hearing Loss
New University Study - Untreated Hearing Loss Leads to Higher Medical Bills A new study completed at the Medical University of South Carolina looked at the data from a national healthcare claims database to see if there was a correlation between hearing loss and the use of healthcare. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Otolaryngology-Head&Neck Surgery, compared costs of healthcare for a large group of individuals. The results over a period … [Read more...]