Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid Use, and Risk of Dementia in Older Adults (JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery)

Source: JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery; Original Investigation; Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid Use, and Risk of Dementia in Older AdultsEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2024Media advisory: The full study is linked to this news release.Embed this link to provide your readers free access to the full-text article This link is live at the embargo time https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/10.1001/jamaoto.2023.3509?guestAccessKey=df1cd82d-c8d9-4cdb-9b1d-a5322d2a6605&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=010424About The Study: The results of this study that included 573,000 persons suggest that hearing loss was associated with increased dementia risk, especially among people not using hearing aids, suggesting that hearing aids might prevent or delay the onset and progression of dementia. The risk estimates were lower than in previous studies, highlighting the need for more high-quality longitudinal studies. Authors: Manuella Lech Cantuaria, Ph.D., of the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, is the corresponding author. (doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2023.3509)Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.#  #  #For more information, contact JAMA Network Media Relations at 312-464-JAMA (5262) or email media relations.