Noise-induced hearing loss

More than one in 10 Aussies have workplace-related hearing damage but only one in four think about wearing hearing protection. More employers need to act and enforce laws to mitigate noise exposure. Image: danang/stock.adobe.com.

Hearing Australia finds 11% of Aussies have workplace-related hearing loss

October 16, 2024

New research from Hearing Australia shows that 11% of Australians have workplace-related noise-induced hearing loss and 25% know someone who is...

Noise can lead to gut microbiota dysbiosis and increase harmful bacteria and oxidative stress levels in the gut. Pro-inflammatory factors produced by the bacteria migrate to the cochlea in the bloodstream, causing elevated inflammation levels and hearing loss. SPIOCA inhibits noise-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis, maintaining integrity of the gut barrier and preventing transport of the factors. Image: Science China Press.

Noise-induced hearing loss

Iron oxide nanoparticles may aid hearing protection by regulating gut microbiota; study

by Helen Carter

June 27, 2024

Chinese scientists claim their iron oxide nanoparticle formulation that stabilises the gut microenvironment may provide new possibilities for treating noise-induced...

Since 2015, Australian workers have lodged close to 30,000 workers’ compensation claims for hearing loss. Image: MaxK/stock.adobe.com.

Audiometrists

AuCA launches Occupational Audiometry Short Course for workplace hearing tests

by Helen Carter

June 12, 2024

The Australasian College of Audiometry (AuCA) has launched a new Occupational Audiometry Short Course to upskill audiometrists and students in...

The Auslan cards do not replace an Auslan interpreter but complement use of interpreter services and allow staff to engage when access to an interpreter is delayed. Image: Eastern Health.

Patient support bodies

Auslan cards improve mental health access for VIC hearing impaired patients

by Helen Carter

April 29, 2024

Auslan communications cards developed by Expression Australia (formerly Vicdeaf) and Victoria’s Eastern Health network will improve access to mental health...

People with hearing impairment who receive NDIS support receive on average the least funds among the top five primary disability groups. Image: JuanCi Studio/stock.adobe.com.

Federal Government

AIHW report finds hearing-impaired people receive the least NDIS funding

by Helen Carter

April 26, 2024

About 25,000 Australians with hearing impairment receive National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support but they receive the least funds among...

WWII veteran and hearing aid proponent, Bert, 102, with Hearing Australia Tweed Heads Centre customer service officers Stephanie Watson and Amanda Condrick . Image: Hearing Australia.

Noise-induced hearing loss

Hearing Australia wants veterans to ‘take aim’ at hearing loss

by Helen Carter

April 23, 2024

With ANZAC Day approaching, Hearing Australia is calling on veterans to ‘take aim’ at hearing loss which will help address...

Clockwise L-R, Dr Barbra Timmer, Dr Jack Holman, Dr Claire Iseli, Ms Bianca Charles, Ms Tess Peverill and Ms Bernadette Hassett. Images: Supplied by Audiology Australia.

Conferences

Holistic hearing rehabilitation on offer at The Sound Exchange ‘24

by Helen Carter

April 18, 2024

Attendees at Audiology Australia’s main conference this year, The Sound Exchange '24, can select from key areas of contemporary hearing...

Meals on Wheels recipients will have their hearing tested using an app to play an evidenced-based game. Image: Sound Scouts.

Phone apps

Meals on Wheels NSW recipients trial hearing tests via app

by Helen Carter

April 17, 2024

A 12 month-trial will offer app-based hearing checks to Meals on Wheels recipients in Sydney, with potential to expand the...

The review confirmed cancer treatments are a risk factor for adult-onset hearing loss. Image: Rido/stock.adobe.com.

Review confirms cancer treatment, antibiotics, COVID-19 as risk factors for hearing loss

by Helen Carter

April 9, 2024

Certain cancer treatments, antibiotics and infectious diseases including COVID-19 are among key risk factors for adult-onset hearing loss, a review...