First-ever gene therapy trial to cure form of deafness begins
Researchers hope to transform treatment of auditory neuropathy.
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Researchers hope to transform treatment of auditory neuropathy.
The therapy will build on research that resulted in 40 improved hearing in preclinical tests, researchers said.
New research led by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester could revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment for
Hearing aids could delay dementia by five years, study suggests A third of over-50s who wore a hearing aid had not developed symptoms five years after they were diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment 16 February 2021 • 12:00pm Hearing aids can stave off dementia in hard of hearing patients for five years, a study has suggested. A third of over-50s who wore a hearing aid had not developed the condition five years after they were diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), researchers found. In contrast, 81 per cent of those who did not wear hearing aids were found to have dementia. ...