Using hearing aids can be frustrating for older adults, but necessary

Using hearing aids can be frustrating for older adults, but necessary

It was an every-other-day routine, full of frustration. Every time my husband called his father, who…

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Overcoming Hearing Healthcare Barriers to Realize Gene Therapy Promise

Overcoming Hearing Healthcare Barriers to Realize Gene Therapy Promise

Seven children around the globe, once profoundly deaf from mutations in the otoferlin (OTOF) gene, have…

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How to get rid of earwax, as report reveals ‘horrifying reality’

How to get rid of earwax, as report reveals ‘horrifying reality’

Having too much earwax can block the ear and cause hearing loss and discomfort. (Getty Images)…

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Integrating ear and hearing care in primary care: Stefan’s story

Integrating ear and hearing care in primary care: Stefan’s story

A few years ago, during a 3-week holiday, Dr Stefan Teughels had time to reflect on…

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Warning over ‘postcode lottery’ ear care

Warning over ‘postcode lottery’ ear care

Almost 10 million people in England do not have access to NHS ear wax removal services,…

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NHS Dorset among worst places in England for ear wax removal

NHS Dorset among worst places in England for ear wax removal

The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) submitted Freedom of Information requests to all 42…

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