snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Thais now have a convenient choice for checking their hearing thanks to the launch of the EarTest by Eartone application, which could also help detect early dementia. Developed mainly by a medical specialist and a university lecturer, EarTest by Eartone is now available in the Thai language thus facilitating free ear tests at home. Users just need a pair of earphones and a tablet or smartphone to get the tests done over the app. “It took several years to develop this innovation,” said one of the developers, Dr Nattawan Utoomprurkporn, at the 14th Chula The Impact. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ear-check-application-to-help-detect-early-dementia/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-31 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted January 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) If in Thailand the music and soundpollution of temples , parties and concert would be halved there was still a lot of noise. Now with the coming elections the cars driving around to vote for a certain list or to give money at the temple should be banned... There is too much noise .. Tv 's in shops and music in shoppingmalls .. No wonder people get stressed and deaf....Ear damage is irreversible.... Enforce strict max DB's and this app will work when it is too late already... Edited January 31, 2023 by ikke1959 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaywalker Posted January 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2023 6 hours ago, ikke1959 said: If in Thailand the music and soundpollution of temples , parties and concert would be halved there was still a lot of noise. Now with the coming elections the cars driving around to vote for a certain list or to give money at the temple should be banned... There is too much noise .. Tv 's in shops and music in shoppingmalls .. No wonder people get stressed and deaf....Ear damage is irreversible.... Enforce strict max DB's and this app will work when it is too late already... You forgot weddings and funerals. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 You also forgot the traffic cops and security guards that just love to blow their whistle at any chance they can get..... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 9 hours ago, snoop1130 said: which could also help detect early dementia. so poor hearing may be a sign of dementia? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nglodnig Posted January 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2023 Sorry,what did you say? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Pique Dard said: so poor hearing may be a sign of dementia? Looks like this is true.. ???? The World Health Organization’s research show the risk of early dementia is two times higher among people with hearing problems. On a positive note, if people with hearing issues get treated early, they can stay away from dementia. In other words, early dementia that is triggered by hearing problems is preventable. Edited January 31, 2023 by Tarteso 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Would have thought looking in a different orifice would yield better results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJ Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 59 minutes ago, Tarteso said: On a positive note, if people with hearing issues get treated early, they can stay away from dementia. In other words, early dementia that is triggered by hearing problems is preventable. Treated for what - hearing loss? What treatment? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Ebola; cancer; now dementia. Thailand, the hub of miracle cures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand J Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Hearing loss would be a blessing so I won't hear my Brit neighbor's chickens. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted February 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, Thailand J said: Hearing loss would be a blessing so I won't hear my Brit neighbor's chickens. My Thai neighbour's dogs is my cross to bear. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 6 hours ago, JimmyJ said: Treated for what - hearing loss? What treatment? It seems that there are actually some treatments such as the prevention of bone wear and soft tissue of the ear due to aging, such as bones (hammer, anvil and stirrup) with vitamin complexes, bone conduction implants... I try to find more information because after a cleaning internal in the otorhinolaryngologist, personally I begin to have hearing loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Fran Dan Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 11 hours ago, flyingtlger said: You also forgot the traffic cops and security guards that just love to blow their whistle at any chance they can get..... I use to watch them at BkK hospital Udon , average of 26x a car blowing whistle to back it in starting 7 in morning til 9 at night Crazy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unblocktheplanet Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 13 hours ago, Tarteso said: Looks like this is true.. ???? The World Health Organization’s research show the risk of early dementia is two times higher among people with hearing problems. On a positive note, if people with hearing issues get treated early, they can stay away from dementia. In other words, early dementia that is triggered by hearing problems is preventable. Well, yes & no. For almost all cases of deafness, hearing loss is permanent & irreversible. (They are probably hiding all those demented deaf people.) The 'treatment' WHO is referring to is hearing aids. I suffered sudden deafness the night of June 13; I woke up deaf in one ear on June 14. Tried everything, including hyperbarics. So I tested out a couple of hearing aids. The problem for me is that they amplify your own voice. Yes, you can hear other people better but you sound like you're shouting at yourself. I'd be most interested in 'hearing' the opinions of others in a similar situation. You don't know what you've got till it's gone... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGats Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 New studies see some connection/correlation between hearing loss and dementia and recommend people with hearing loss to get fitted with hearing aids. However, no one knows if being hard of hearing is what causes dementia or if using hearing aids can delay the onset of dementia. There are a few online apps on the web to test your hearing. The apps come up with some kind of audiometry results. No alternative to being tested by a professional though. Having your own voice amplified by the hearing aids is not bad. It helps you adjust and correct your own speech (your own tones in Thai?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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