July 14, 2025 | Adelyn Mui Imagine sitting in a busy café, struggling to follow a conversation as voices and background clatter blend together. For many people with hearing loss, this is a daily challenge—yet traditional hearing tests, conducted in silent rooms with isolated tones, fail to reflect these real-world difficulties. At the University of […]
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Study: Hearing aids may slow cognitive decline for at-risk adults
Oct. 23, 2023 | Ethan Simmons SHS Clinical Assistant Professor Sadie Braun said she’ll incorporate the results of the study into her counseling of her patients who need hearing aids. A study published in the medical journal The Lancet found that hearing aids might slow cognitive decline for at-risk older adults with hearing loss. Sadie Braun, audiologist and clinical assistant professor […]
Study: Hearing aids may slow cognitive decline for at-risk adults
July 21, 2023 | Ethan Simmons The study analyzed cognitive performance for groups of older adults (ages 70 to 84) with untreated hearing loss A new study published in the medical journal The Lancet found that hearing aids might slow cognitive decline for at-risk older adults with hearing loss. Sadie Braun, audiologist and clinical assistant […]
SHS audiologist ‘hopeful’ about hearing aid ruling
Oct. 21, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Adults with mild to moderate hearing loss are able to purchase hearing aids without a prescription A decision by the Food and Drug Administration that permits hearing aids to be sold without consulting a medical professional could be a positive development, Speech and Hearing Science audiologist Sadie Braun said. […]
External placements vital to students’ development
Aug. 03, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo All SHS students complete external internships, strengthening real-world skills and career pathways Students in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science in the College of Applied Health Sciences expect excellent instruction in the classroom. When they venture off campus, however, is when they get a better sense of the […]