The future of audiology – hall of mirrors, hearing loss and donkeys
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Professor Kevin J Munro, NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Hearing Health Theme Lead, concludes a series of thought provoking blogs by our Manchester BRC Hearing Health researchers.
The future of audiology – using high-frequency hearing tests to diagnose hearing loss
Author: Professor Chris Plack
In his blog Professor Chris Plack discusses the importance of measuring hearing sensitivity at very high frequencies, beyond the range normally tested in the clinic.
Can we win the fight against sepsis and antibiotic resistance?
Author: Dr Timothy Felton
On World Sepsis Day Dr Timothy Felton discusses how Manchester BRC is rising to the challenge of tackling sepsis in the face of the increasing challenge posed by antibiotic resistance.
The future of audiology – genomic newborn hearing screening
Author: Professor Cynthia Morton
Professor Cynthia Morton, Programme Lead for Genetic and Genomic Solutions, discusses her project to expand newborn hearing screening to include genetic screening for variants in genes known to cause deafness.
In his blog Christopher Armitage, Professor of Health Psychology and Manchester BRC Optimising Outcomes Programme Lead, discusses hearing loss and its image problem.
The future of audiology – improving diagnosis for children with hearing loss
Author: Helen Whiston
Helen Whiston, Research Audiologist highlights how Manchester BRC and Manchester Clinical Research Facility are supporting the design of a new, quick, easy and robust speech-in-noise test for children.