Hearing Loss May Be Tied to Memory Loss for Some
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"These preliminary results suggest that central hearing loss may share the same progressive loss of functioning in brain cells that occurs in cognitive decline, rather than the sensory deprivation that happens with peripheral hearing loss," said study author Rodolfo Sardone AuD, EngD, MPh, at the National Institute of Health and University of Bari in Italy.Sardone noted that the study does not prove that hearing problems cause memory loss; it only shows an association between the two.The American Academy of Neurology is the worlds largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals, with over 34,000 members.A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as Alzheimers disease, stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, concussion, Parkinsons disease and epilepsy.Related Links MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Some people with a certain type of hearing loss may be more likely to also have the memory loss and thinking problems called mild cognitive impairment, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurologys 70th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 21 to 27, 2018.