Up to 3 in every 1,000 newborns has hearing loss in one or both ears. While cochlear implants offer remarkable hope for these children, it requires invasive surgery. These implants also cannot fully replicate the nuance of natural hearing. But recent research my colleagues and I conducted has shown that a form of gene therapy can successfully restore hearing in …
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The most common chronic health conditions While the prevalence of chronic conditions can vary with age, many of the same health issues commonly affect adults over 50. For example, the Preventing Chronic Disease report found that the most frequently reported conditions for adults in midlife (ages 35 to 64) were obesity (37 percent), high cholesterol (37 percent), and high blood …
Read More »More older adults are dying from falls. Here’s how to reduce the risk. MarketWatch Here to help: Many falls are preventable. These tips can help The Seattle Times NH has one of the highest unintentional fall death rates in the US for people aged 65+ WMUR 5 Fall Prevention Tips for Your Older Adult Patients: Refresher for Primary Care Patient Care Online Source link
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