Tag: hearing loss
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Hearing Loss Risk in Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know
Overview Hearing health is a growing concern for adults with type 2 diabetes. A review published in the November issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery highlights that individuals with type 2 diabetes have a noticeably higher risk of developing hearing loss compared with people without diabetes. While the exact mechanisms remain under study, the finding…
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Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Higher Hearing Loss Risk: What Patients Should Know
Overview: Diabetes and Hearing Health A recent review highlighted in HealthDay News and published in the November issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery reveals that the risk of hearing loss is significantly higher in people with type 2 diabetes compared with controls. The findings suggest that diabetes management should consider hearing health as part of…
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UChicago Scientists Link CPD Gene Mutation to Deafness and Point to Treatments
New discovery ties CPD gene mutations to a rare form of congenital deafness A collaborative international team of researchers has uncovered a gene mutation in CPD that plays a pivotal role in a rare form of congenital hearing loss. The study, led by scientists from the University of Chicago and the University of Miami, with…
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CPD Gene Mutations Reveal New Path to Rare Congenital Hearing Loss
Introduction: A New Clue in Rare Congenital Hearing Loss A multinational team of researchers has identified mutations in the CPD gene that contribute to a rare form of congenital hearing loss. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, illuminate how a gene long associated with protein modification can also influence the inner ear.…
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CPD Gene Mutations Reveal Pathway to Rare Congenital Hearing Loss and New Treatment Avenues
New Insights into a Rare Cause of Congenital Hearing Loss A multinational team of researchers has identified mutations in a gene known as CPD as a key factor in a rare form of congenital hearing loss. Published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the study from scientists at the University of Chicago, the University of…
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Hearing Health Matters: Get Your Hearing Check Today
H2: Why a Hearing Check Belongs on Your Health Schedule When we talk about preventive care, the obvious checks—blood pressure, cholesterol, cancer screenings—often steal the spotlight. Yet your hearing is just as vital to overall wellbeing. Many people adapt to subtle changes, thinking they’re just part of getting older or a busy lifestyle. But even…