http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Hearing loss is defined as the decrease or total loss in the ability to hear and perceive sounds. Although this is more commonly observed in older adults, it can affect anyone regardless of race, age and sex. In the 1900s, the very first hearing aid wa... http://aliciamcwilliams.articlealley.com/causes-of-hearing-loss--what-you-should-know-before-it-is-too-late-1583867.html 03rd June 2010 Hearing Loss, also known as Hearing Impairment is described as the decrease in the ability of the ears and its other parts to perceive as well as detect sounds. It can happen either suddenly or gradually. Hearing loss is commonly observed in older adul... http://aliciamcwilliams.articlealley.com/hearing-loss--causes-and-symptoms-you-should-know-1583856.html 03rd June 2010 Usher syndrome is the most prevalent condition that affects both vision and hearing. 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