Malaysia's newborn hearing screening programme has significantly expanded its coverage, rising from 60 per cent to 80 per cent in just a few years. #Malaysia #Newborns #HearingProblems #EarlyDetection
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Newborn hearing screening is a crucial process to identify hearing issues in infants shortly after birth. It typically involves the use of a quick and painless test, such as Oto Acoustic Emissions (OAE) or Automatic Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR), to assess a baby's hearing ability. Early detection of hearing problems can lead to timely intervention and support, which is essential for a child's speech and language development. If you have specific questions about newborn hearing screening, feel free to ask. #hearing #baby #hearinghealthcare #screening #newbornscreening #audiologist #earlyintervention #testing #OAE #ABR
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👂 Untreated hearing loss significantly and permanently impairs speech and language acquisition in children and can have lifelong impact on their quality of life. And it affects 32 million children worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. 🤝 We’re partnering with the Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan, the Sherig Bhutan, Austrian Development Agency, the UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries, MED-EL, and others to revolutionize pediatric ear and hearing care in #Bhutan through our Hear, Listen, and Speak program. 🎬 Check out this short documentary by The Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan to learn more. #globalhealth #pediatriccare #earcare #hearingcare #earhealth #healthcareinnovation #SDGs
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#PediatricHearingAids are small devices that amplify sound for children with #HearingLoss. Some types are worn behind the ears while others are worn inside the ear canal. The devices make speech easier to understand and other sounds easier to hear. Consistent use of properly functioning hearing aids is the single most important factor in developing spoken language in a hearing-impaired child. Ideally, children should get hearing aids soon after being diagnosed with hearing loss. In combination with training in language and listening, hearing aids can help young children develop communication skills. ~ How are Pediatric #HearingAids different? Hearing aids made especially for infants and kids work very similarly to adult hearing aids, with a few key differences: • Pediatric hearing aids are made to be more durable than adult models. Children can put a lot of wear and tear on hearing aids. • Pediatric hearing aids are always compatible with FM/DM systems and other assistive devices. For school-age kids, this is especially important to facilitate communication and learning. • Battery cases on pediatric hearing aids are tamper-resistant. Batteries can be harmful if mishandled or swallowed. • Pediatric hearing aid cases often include a special LED light that indicates the unit is working. This feature allows parents and teachers to check the devices quickly. Hearing aids are also free of any possible allergens or harmful chemicals and come in many different bright colours. The hearing aid size and style may vary depending on the child's hearing loss type and level. Infants and younger children wear a behind-the-ear hearing aid and an earmold that fills the concha, or bowl, of the ear. Children ages 10 and older may wear a small unit behind their ear, with a thin tube and a small plastic dome worn in the ear canal. If you suspect that your child has hearing loss, visit an audiologist today. The hearing care professional specializes in testing, treatment, and follow-up for children with hearing loss. For consultation with an #Audiologist, please call #AumniHearingServices on ph 91 9820047823 or click on the website link https://buff.ly/4cRyEpk
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Low-Cost Devices Could Improve Access to Infant Hearing Screenings Worldwide | Noisy Planet The researchers are working with experts to use the simplified testing device in a newborn hearing screening project in Kenya. This will help the research team refine the system for specific communities and address any unique challenges, including how to get the devices into other clinics and regions that need them. The goal of improving hearing health care for all children and families may soon be within reach—using simple, low-cost devices that are familiar to many. https://buff.ly/3Pjiues
Low-Cost Devices Could Improve Access to Infant Hearing Screenings Worldwide
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𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦: Newborn hearing loss (NHL) exists on a spectrum, 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏-𝟑 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 as well. While some may experience profound deafness, others have milder impairments impacting specific frequencies. 𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞, but early detection through newborn hearing screening is crucial for all. It allows for timely intervention, including therapies and hearing aids, maximizing their potential for speech, language, and cognitive development. Yet, awareness remains a critical challenge in India. 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬: 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Studies like this one (https://lnkd.in/gnjXW4Zy) show parents have limited knowledge about NHL and screening, often mistaking delayed speech for laziness or lack of attention. 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: Affordability and inaccessibility of screening services in rural areas further hinder awareness and uptake (https://lnkd.in/gWRE3XXi). 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Uneven distribution of audiologists and limited screening facilities create geographical access gaps (https://lnkd.in/gtbWHeB6). This awareness gap creates barriers to timely screening and can leave children facing unnecessary challenges. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲: -Conducting community outreach programs -Collaborating with local partners to improve access to affordable and quality screening services. -Advocating for policy changes that prioritize universal newborn hearing screening programs in India. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐩: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬! Advocate for wider access to screening programs in your community. 𝑇𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟, 𝑤𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑎 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟, 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒. #NewbornHearing #EarlyDetectionMatters #HearForLife #PublicHealth #Audiology #hearnatal
Exploring Parent Support Needs during the Newborn Hearing Diagnosis Pathway
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𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧-𝙩𝙝𝙚-𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙞𝙙𝙨 (𝙊𝙏𝘾𝙨): 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮 As we approach the first anniversary of OTC hearing aids on October 17, The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)-commissioned poll reveals a surprising lack of public adoption. A mere 2% of American adults aged 40 with hearing difficulties have purchased them, and just 4% plan to do so in the next year. What's even more concerning? Many individuals with untreated hearing issues wait for more than 2 years before seeking help, despite the negative impact on their quality of life. Recent studies highlight the significant benefits of hearing aids in reducing cognitive decline. Left untreated, hearing loss is associated with increased risks such as falls, depression, higher healthcare costs, and various other medical, economic, and social repercussions. 𝙎𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙩? 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙏𝘾 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙞𝙙𝙨? Explore the full article and survey results here: https://lnkd.in/gnPiNYp5 #hearingloss #hearinghealth #otchearingaids #hearingaids
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids (OTCs) 1 Year Later
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Did you know that about 2 babies per 1,000 are born with a Permanent Childhood Hearing Impairment? Since 2015, Earbus has delivered the Newborn Hearing Screening Program in private maternity hospitals across WA, including St John of God Subiaco, where this bub was tested all the way back in 2018. The Program aims to screen all babies to identify a Permanent Childhood Hearing Impairment (PCHI). Hearing screenings are offered a few days after your baby is born. Early detection and treatment of PCHI gives children and families better quality of life by supporting hearing skills needed for language development. Your Earbus Screener will let you know the results straight away and give you some information on hearing milestones so that you can monitor your baby's development: BIRTH <-> THREE MONTHS: • Startles or jumps when there is a sudden noise nearby • Tends to wake up, stir or cry when there is noise • Quietens when they hear your voice THREE <-> SIX MONTHS: • Eyes turn towards interesting sounds • Appears to listen to voices and other sounds • Awakes easily to sound SIX <-> TWELVE MONTHS: • Turns head to soft sounds • Understands "no" and "bye-bye" • Begins to copy speech sounds #earbus #heartoday #shinetomorrow #newbornhearing #sjog #partnerships #hearinghealth
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Seven out of 13 Canadian provinces and territories do not provide sufficient infant hearing health care, according to a new report card from the Canadian Infant Hearing Task Force. As a result, more than 1/3 of Canadian infants experience a health care inequity which impacts their development and education. “Along with screening all babies at birth, a comprehensive and effective early hearing detection and intervention program must include a hearing assessment to confirm the presence or absence of permanent hearing loss, support services that involve technology (if the family chooses) and language development, family support as well as monitoring and evaluation of the program.” - Western Faculty of Health Sciences audiologist and professor, Marlene Bagatto who led the report card Knowing the status of a child’s hearing is critical. Healthy hearing and communication development are important for brain development, learning, behaviour, relationships and overall well-being. To find your province or territory’s grade, see link in bio. https://lnkd.in/gxk6fP-h
Western prof analyzes infant hearing health care
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Chief Hearing Health Officer at Starkey Hearing Technologies. We are hiring exceptional people to join us in reinventing the hearing aid and redefining hearing loss!
Approximately 15% of school-age children (6-19) have some degree of hearing loss. About 20% of teens do. An estimated 12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6–19 years have suffered permanent damage to their hearing from excessive exposure to noise, according to the CDC. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) addressed an issue that many Audiologists have seen over the past decade: an increase in noise-induced hearing loss in children. The November issue of Parents Magazine discussed this important topic (see link below). If you are a parent, or know someone who is concerned about whether infants (yes, infants!), young children or teens are at risk of noise exposure, please read or share the link below. If you think that your child may already have a hearing loss, please talk to your pediatrician about scheduling a diagnostic hearing evaluation with an Audiologist. If you are concerned about the noise levels that you (or your child) are exposed to, download the free Starkey Hearing SoundCheck app from the Apple or Google play store. #HearBetterLiveBetter #OunceOfPrevention #HearingCareIsHealthCare #Noise #Hearing #HearingLoss https://lnkd.in/g7jRm8Td
AAP Says Hearing Loss Is A Serious Health Risk For Kids—How Loud Is Too Loud and What Should Parents Avoid?
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Hearing protection isn’t just for adults but children, too. This Parents.com article recommends SoundGear’s SoundCheck Live app, to notify you when you’re exposed to an unsafe sound level. Read more at the link below. #HearingProtection
Chief Hearing Health Officer at Starkey Hearing Technologies. We are hiring exceptional people to join us in reinventing the hearing aid and redefining hearing loss!
Approximately 15% of school-age children (6-19) have some degree of hearing loss. About 20% of teens do. An estimated 12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6–19 years have suffered permanent damage to their hearing from excessive exposure to noise, according to the CDC. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) addressed an issue that many Audiologists have seen over the past decade: an increase in noise-induced hearing loss in children. The November issue of Parents Magazine discussed this important topic (see link below). If you are a parent, or know someone who is concerned about whether infants (yes, infants!), young children or teens are at risk of noise exposure, please read or share the link below. If you think that your child may already have a hearing loss, please talk to your pediatrician about scheduling a diagnostic hearing evaluation with an Audiologist. If you are concerned about the noise levels that you (or your child) are exposed to, download the free Starkey Hearing SoundCheck app from the Apple or Google play store. #HearBetterLiveBetter #OunceOfPrevention #HearingCareIsHealthCare #Noise #Hearing #HearingLoss https://lnkd.in/g7jRm8Td
AAP Says Hearing Loss Is A Serious Health Risk For Kids—How Loud Is Too Loud and What Should Parents Avoid?
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