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EAN Congress: Hearing aid use linked to 23% lower dementia risk in people with both epilepsy and hearing loss

Source: PR Newswire • Published: 26 Jun 2026, 22:01

EAN Congress: Hearing aid use linked to 23% lower dementia risk in people with both epilepsy and hearing loss

Review analysis examining whether hearing aid use alters dementia risk in adults with concurrent epilepsy and hearing impairment.

Key Takeaways
  • According to new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN)
  • Hearing loss is widely recognised as the largest modifiable risk factor for dementia
  • Yet whether hearing aids can reduce dementia risk remains debated
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