April 28, 2026

Dietary Fats Linked to Lower Odds of Hearing Loss

NHANES analysis shows inverse dose-response associations for omega-3 and omega-6 intake, with no link for fatty acid ratio

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April 17, 2026

AI Scribes Lag Clinicians on Note Quality

A VHA study across 11 vendors finds AI-generated primary care notes score lower than clinician-written notes, with the largest deficits in thoroughness, organization, and usefulness

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July 09, 2025

Tinnitus Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

An analysis of NHANES 2011–2014 data found that older adults with acute tinnitus scored significantly lower on attention and executive function tests.

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September 12, 2025

What Links GERD to Hearing and Balance Issues?

GERD links to tinnitus and balance disorders, while Barrett’s esophagus shows no ties.

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February 04, 2026

Who Decides When a Doctor Steps Back?

Cognitive decline, credentialing, and why “I’ll know” often isn’t enough.

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January 27, 2026

AI Scribes: Efficiency for Whom?

Unresolved safety, privacy, and regulatory concerns may limit benefits of AI scribes for physicians and patients.

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March 09, 2026

Side Effects: The Details Hiding in Plain Sight

Phones in class, a 25-year prescription gone wrong, pickleball's hidden danger, and why your spin class is too loud — four findings hiding in everyday care.

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September 12, 2025

Hearing Loss May Lower Employment and Income Odds

National cohort data showed hearing loss tied to reduced work participation and pay with certain demographics impacted more than others.

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September 30, 2025

Early Treatment Key in Sudden Deafness?

Treatment within 7 days improved hearing in sudden deafness, while adjunct therapies offered limited benefit.

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June 19, 2025

Plaque Calcification May Predict Future Hemorrhage Risk

New research tracked subclinical carotid plaque changes over six years and found that plaques with calcification were twice as likely to develop intraplaque hemorrhage, with men showing greater risk for complex plaque progression.

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