Category Archives: Medical Studies

Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Linked to Increased Hearing Loss Risk in Women.

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Beltone New England

According to study conclusions released September 2012, researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital discovered there may be a link between NSAID usage and hearing loss.  A total of 62,261 women between the ages of 31 to 48 with baseline hearing … Continue reading →

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Hearing Loss Linked to Three-Fold Risk of Falling

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Beltone New England

Hearing loss has been linked with a variety of medical, social and cognitive ills, including dementia. However, a new study led by a Johns Hopkins researcher suggests that hearing loss may also be a risk factor for another huge public … Continue reading →

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Diabetes And Hearing Loss Connected In Recent Medical Study

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Beltone New England

Many studies now link hearing loss to a wide range of chronic illnesses, including diabetes. Hearing loss is twice as common in adults with diabetes compared to those without the disease, according to a study published in the Annals of … Continue reading →

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