You might be aware that a blood sample is taken soon after your infant is born to test for dozens of genetic and metabolic disorders. But did you realize that super quick (and painless) newborn ...

A saliva test taken by parents to screen for the leading infectious cause of hearing loss in babies was feasible and well-received, according to a new study. The research led by the Murdoch Children's ...

Congenital hearing loss ( hearing loss that is present at birth) affects about 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 newborn babies. Even a mild or partial hearing loss can affect a child' speech, language, and ...

Many parents think that a newborn will respond to sounds as they get older, but hearing problems often go unnoticed. Early ...

Researchers have created a newborn hearing screening system that uses cheap earbuds and a smartphone instead of an expensive commercial device. Newborns across the United States are screened to check ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A smartphone-based device performed comparably to a traditional otoacoustic emission probe for screening. The ...

You’ve heard about the APGAR test, one done on all newborn babies to determine their overall health related to their muscle tone, breathing, skin colour, reflexes and heart rate. But did you know that ...

Hearing impairment affects millions globally, with genetics playing a major role in infant hearing loss. Early screening and genetic testing are crucial for timely intervention, improving language and ...