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What to do if you suspect your school-age child has hearing loss

Perhaps you child has failed a school hearing screening, or your teacher has raised some concerns about her hearing. Or maybe you’ve always wondered: Does my child have hearing loss?  Pediatric hearing tests include an ear exam. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, don’t wait to act. Hearing loss has an enormous impact on childhood… Read More: What to do if you suspect your school-age child has… »

Coronavirus: NHS trust bosses not consulted over new face mask rules

NHS trusts were not consulted before the government announced changes to the use of face coverings and visitor policy in English hospitals, the chief executive of NHS Providers has said. Chris Hopson said trust leaders felt “completely in the dark” about the “significant and complex” changes. From 15 June, hospital visitors and outpatients must wear… Read More: Coronavirus: NHS trust bosses not consulted over new face mask… »

Investors are missing out on black founders with great companies, says Incredible Health CEO

Incredible Health’s founders Iman Abuzeid and Rome Portlock. Source: Nico Zurcher When Iman Abuzeid was raising her last round of financing, she stepped into a Silicon Valley venture firm in business casual attire and was immediately mistaken for a Postmates delivery driver.  Abuzeid, who trained as a physician before enrolling in a business degree in… Read More: Investors are missing out on black founders with great companies,… »

Five things you can do to improve your hearing health

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss or not, there are things you can do to minimize the risk of it getting worse, as well as improve your overall health at the same time. They include these five action items:  Taking a walk is one easy way you canhelp improve your hearing health.Scientists believe exercise increasesblood flow… Read More: Five things you can do to improve your hearing health »