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Update Date: 2010/10/08 00:07 [Reporter Su Xiangyun / Comprehensive Foreign Reports]
An Australian study shows that elderly individuals with moderate chronic kidney disease are more likely to experience hearing loss compared to their peers. Over half of those with moderate chronic kidney disease suffer from hearing impairment.
The study involved over 2,900 participants aged 50 and above, including 513 individuals with moderate chronic kidney disease. The findings revealed that 54% of those with moderate chronic kidney disease admitted to hearing loss issues, while only 28% of those without kidney disease reported hearing problems. Hearing tests conducted on all participants showed that 30% of chronic kidney disease patients had severe hearing impairment, compared to just 10% among those without kidney disease.
Professor David Harris from the University of Sydney Medical School, the lead researcher, noted in a press release from the National Kidney Foundation that the study data strongly suggests a link between chronic kidney disease and hearing loss.
Professor Harris further analyzed that the connection between kidney disease and hearing impairment may stem from the structural and functional similarities between inner ear tissues and kidney tissues. Additionally, toxins that accumulate in the bodies of kidney failure patients can damage nerves, including those in the inner ear. Another contributing factor is that kidney disease and hearing loss share common risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and aging, which may simultaneously increase the risk of both conditions.
Kerry Willis, Senior Vice President of the National Kidney Foundation, pointed out that when treating chronic kidney disease patients, doctors should pay attention to potential hearing loss issues. Patients should undergo hearing tests as early as possible. If hearing impairment is detected, hearing aids or other assistive therapies can help improve quality of life and potentially preserve remaining hearing function. The study was published in the October issue of the *American Journal of Kidney Diseases*.
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Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Prone to Hearing Loss
An Australian study shows that elderly individuals with moderate chronic kidney disease are more likely to experience hearing loss compared to their peers. Over half of those with moderate chronic kidney disease suffer from hearing impairment.
The study involved over 2,900 participants aged 50 and above, including 513 individuals with moderate chronic kidney disease. The findings revealed that 54% of those with moderate chronic kidney disease admitted to hearing loss issues, while only 28% of those without kidney disease reported hearing problems. Hearing tests conducted on all participants showed that 30% of chronic kidney disease patients had severe hearing impairment, compared to just 10% among those without kidney disease.
Professor David Harris from the University of Sydney Medical School, the lead researcher, noted in a press release from the National Kidney Foundation that the study data strongly suggests a link between chronic kidney disease and hearing loss.
Professor Harris further analyzed that the connection between kidney disease and hearing impairment may stem from the structural and functional similarities between inner ear tissues and kidney tissues. Additionally, toxins that accumulate in the bodies of kidney failure patients can damage nerves, including those in the inner ear. Another contributing factor is that kidney disease and hearing loss share common risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and aging, which may simultaneously increase the risk of both conditions.
Kerry Willis, Senior Vice President of the National Kidney Foundation, pointed out that when treating chronic kidney disease patients, doctors should pay attention to potential hearing loss issues. Patients should undergo hearing tests as early as possible. If hearing impairment is detected, hearing aids or other assistive therapies can help improve quality of life and potentially preserve remaining hearing function. The study was published in the October issue of the *American Journal of Kidney Diseases*.
Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ art……rl/ d/ a/ 101008/ 128/ 2eizb. html