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 Hearing loss a common problem for Americans
September 12, 2008
Hearing loss in the United States is more prevalent than previously supposed. Noise exposure, smoking and cardiovascular factors increased the risk. Given the problems associated with hearing loss, more should be done to prevent it or identify it earlier.
An Effective Migraine Combination
May 3, 2007
In treating migraine attacks, sumatriptan plus naproxen - two effective drugs with different mechanisms of action - given as a single fixed-dose tablet show greater clinical effectiveness than single administration of either drug alone.
Sudden Deafness on One Side - Is It Diabetes?
November 26, 2004
If you have sudden hearing loss in one ear, and there's no obvious cause, have yourself checked for diabetes - there's sometimes a connection . . .
Just How Common is Deafness in Older People?
October 1, 2004
The likelihood of hearing loss occurring in older people is alarmingly high - one in five older people will experience this over a 5-year period, and the older you are, the more likely it will be. Men are more prone than women, too . . .
Problems the Deaf Have in Talking With Their Doctors
September 3, 2004
Deaf and hard-of-hearing older people often have a difficult time at the doctor's. A survey has classified some of the difficulties they have in communicating with their health professionals, and lists some of the suggestions they make . . .
Tip of the Month #5: Looking After Your Hearing
August 29, 2003
Are you 'hard of hearing'? And considering a hearing-aid? This Tip of the Month gives some good advice on what a hearing aid can do for you, what types are available, and what you can expect when you get one.
Noise at Work and Blood Pressure
August 21, 2003
A Polish study shows that steelworkers exposed to higher noise levels at work have raised blood pressure readings ...
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
August 7, 2003
Exposure to harmful sounds - noise that is too loud and too long - can produce hearing loss, which can even be permanent. Find out more in this article from the US National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
I get dizzy!
July 27, 2000
As many as one in three older people complain that they get dizzy spells. As dizziness leads to an increased likelihood of falling, it's important to try to find the cause, or causes, in each case. A recent study has analyzed the likely factors associated with dizziness in people aged 72 or older.
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