Hearing aids may hold key to lowering dementia

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A ground-breaking study led by a team of medical researchers from various Danish institutions has unveiled compelling evidence suggesting that using hearing aids could serve as a crucial factor in reducing the risk of dementia among elderly individuals grappling with hearing difficulties. Published in JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, this research seeks to find the connection between hearing loss and the onset of dementia. Their findings revealed that older individuals with hearing loss who did not employ hearing aids were at a 20 per cent higher risk of developing dementia than their counterparts with normal hearing.

Nasal spray could prevent covid-19 infections

A recent study led by researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has illuminated the potential of compounds capable of obstructing the "landing gear" of harmful viruses, including the one responsible for COVID-19. This discovery has led to the initiation of human clinical trials for a compound known as a "stapled lipopeptide." If proven effective as a nasal spray, this compound could revolutionise COVID-19 prevention and treatment. Moreover, these stapled lipopeptides hold promise beyond COVID-19, as they may combat other dangerous viruses such as RSV, Ebola, and Nipah.

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