There is substantial evidence that newborn hearing screening (NHS) reduces the negative
sequelae of permanent childhood hearing loss (PCHL) if performed in programs that aim to …

This article is the third in a series of eight articles that comprise this special issue on family-
centered early intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families …

In the World report on hearing, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2050
nearly 2.5 billion people will be living with some degree of hearing loss, at least 700 million …

Background To address the growing prevalence of hearing loss, WHO has identified a
compendium of key evidence-based ear and hearing care interventions to be included …

People living in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) meet significant challenges in
accessing ear and hearing care (EHC) services. We conducted a scoping review to identify …

Due to high entry barriers, countries might find it daunting to implement the NBS program,
especially those just trying to start it. This review aims to discuss Indonesia's barriers that …

Hearing loss in adults is a significant public health problem throughout the world.
Undiagnosed and untreated hearing loss causes a measurable impact on health and social …

Purpose: We review the evidence regarding barriers to hearing health care for children who
are deaf or hard of hearing. Background: There are considerable data to suggest that …

Deaf and hard of hearing children with cochlear implants (CI) often display impaired spoken
language skills. While a large number of studies investigated brain responses to sounds in …

Background Hearing loss is a common disability affecting 5% of the world's population. A
lack of opportune diagnosis affects both the individual and society. In order to develop public …