Sarang B Mohan
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Sarang B Mohan
@sarangbm.bsky.social
He/him, Audiologist,Husband,Rationalist,Tidsoptimist etc 🇮🇳

Areas of interest: Tinnitus,Misophonia,Hyperacusis and Vestibular Disorders.
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"The cochlea is essential for the conversion of sound energy and is very susceptible to metabolic and vascular changes." www.medscape.com/viewarticle/... #keeplistening @medscape.com
What’s That? Metabolic Disorders Driving Hearing Loss
Often it’s the drugs prescribed to treat obesity and diabetes that may be the cause of hearing issues.
www.medscape.com
July 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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"Their findings show that... the frontal cortex—the region involved in vocalization—sends signals directly to the auditory cortex, allowing the developing brain to activate hearing-related circuits before external sounds can be heard." hub.jhu.edu/2026/07/16/b... #keeplistening @jhu.edu
Before babies can hear, their brains are already wiring for sound
A Johns Hopkins study identifies a previously unknown neural 'shortcut' in mice that organizes the auditory system before birth, offering new insight into how the auditory system prepares to process s...
hub.jhu.edu
July 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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"if tinnitus symptoms could be avoided or reduced, adverse effects of past concussion history on neurobehavioral outcomes could also be mitigated, providing a potential intervention for those with a past history of head injuries." www.healthday.com/healthpro-ne... #keeplistening #tinnitus
Concussion Symptom History Linked to Increased Odds of Tinnitus
THURSDAY, June 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Greater concussion symptom history is associated with increased odds of tinnitus, and associations with cognition, d
www.healthday.com
June 26, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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It's Tinnitus Week! If you have tinnitus yourself, you're probably all too aware of the symptoms. What's it been like getting help from your GP for it? I'd really like to know! If you'd like to help me find out, scan the QR code or visit app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...

#TinnitusWeek
February 2, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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"Research published in the journal The Lancet Healthy Longevity found that among people with hearing loss, those who regularly used hearing aids had a lower risk of death from any cause compared to those who didn’t." www.aarp.org/health/condi... #keeplistening @aarp.org
Why More Adults Should Embrace Hearing Aids
Today’s hearing aids have life-saving benefits that go beyond helping you hear. And they’re more discreet and advanced than ever.
www.aarp.org
December 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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"Improving balance isn’t just physical, adds Stevenson. ‘It's also about training the brain to react faster, coordinate better and support you as you move through midlife and beyond.’" www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/a...
Why balance training is essential for healthy ageing – and 5 of the best exercises to try now
How improving balance now can help protect mobility, confidence and independence later
www.womenshealthmag.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
For decades, the Cochin Carnival has defined Kerala’s Christmas and New Year buzz. Planning a festive season here? Here’s your quick guide to the carnival.
#India #Keralam
youtube.com/shorts/-dtL4...
Cochin Carnival 2025: Things to know
YouTube video by Onmanorama Food & Travel
youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Kochi Muziris Biennale 2025

India’s biggest and most mind-blowing international art festival!

The unbelievable installations, mysterious artworks, and hidden corners of the Biennale happening across Fort Kochi.

youtu.be/ktxRk50YDJM?...
Kochi Muziris Biennale 2025 - Pepper House
YouTube video by asianculturevulture
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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“My line of research is on how as you grow older what are the consequences of that in terms of hearing and brain function and psychological well-being.” www.umt.edu/news/2025/12... #hearing #health #keeplistening
UM Opens New Research Lab to Study Effects of Hearing Loss and Aging
www.umt.edu
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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"The link between hearing loss and social isolation is key because research shows that the presence of a strong community is important for longevity." restless.co.uk/health/healt... #keeplistening
8 ways modern hearing aids can boost confidence - Rest Less
Sponsored content According to research, one in three UK adults experience hearing loss or tinnitus, which, if left untreated, can negatively impact health. But luckily, hearing aid technology can mak...
restless.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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"Food and Drug Administration has approved expanding the use of [MED-EL's] Synchrony cochlear implants to children as young as 7 months who have bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss. The implants were previously indicated for 9 months and older." www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/h... #cochlearimplant
Babies as young as 7 months now have access to ‘transformative’ cochlear implants | CNN
Medical technology company MED-EL announced Thursday that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved expanding the use of its Synchrony cochlear implants to children as young as 7 months who hav...
www.cnn.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Thank you to Rob Jones, who send this poem about his experience with Tinnitus!
October 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Happy World Audiologists Day!

Feeling proud to be an Audiologist, a profession dedicated to helping people reconnect with the beautiful sounds of life.

Every day, we strive to make a difference ,whether it’s improving hearing, managing tinnitus, or restoring balance.

#WorldAudiologistsDay
October 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I’m sharing a picture of sky, but not the Bluesky
October 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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The 2025 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.”
October 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Auditory mechanisms of Misophonia. @soquiet.org
youtu.be/oRKU_isD-5E?...
Auditory Mechanisms of Misophonia w/ Dr. Prashanth Prabhu - CARE for Misophonia 2025
YouTube video by Duke Center for Misophonia and Emotion Regulation
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Well written article.

Everyone has their own way of living, some wants to be rich by making money. Some wants to rich by their knowledge etc.

We should be able to make which is our way of living and work for that.
I still sometimes wonder how my life might have unfolded had I returned to the U.S. I might have gained more recognizable credentials. But I would have missed the chance to build a life here, to invest in a relationship with someone I love...

www.science.org/content/arti...
I thought science hinged on prestige. Moving abroad made me reassess my priorities
In Denmark, this Ph.D. student fell in love with an egalitarian society that values work-life balance
www.science.org
September 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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“We found that adults with hearing loss who used hearing aids or cochlear implants were more socially engaged and felt less isolated compared to those who didn’t use them.” www.mcknights.com/news/major-s... @keckschoolusc.bsky.social #keeplistening
Major study finds hearing devices dramatically improve social engagement
Hearing aids and cochlear implants significantly improve the social lives of adults with hearing loss, making them more confident and engaged in conversations and social activities, according to new r...
www.mcknights.com
July 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
July 9
Misophonia Awareness Day

The date honors Michelle Del Valle,a 17‑year‑old who tragically died by suicide in 2023 after suffering from severe misophonia since age 13.The day was officially declared in November 2024 by the nonprofit @soquiet.org alongside global partners and Michelle’s family
July 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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"This study shows two exciting new technologies (functional near-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning) being put to use for the eventual better diagnosis of migraines." From: www.brainpost.co/weekly-brain... #neuroscience #fNIRS #migraine #keeplistening
Weekly BrainPost — BrainPost | Easy-to-read summaries of the latest neuroscience publications
www.brainpost.co
July 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"People frequently get what they deserve, but it doesn't feel like it because the unspoken rule is that you only deserve it if you have (1) the courage to attempt it, (2) the guts to ask for it, and (3) the willingness try again when it doesn't work out the first time."
-James Clear
February 14, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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"Hearing experts have warned against the popular habit of poking ears with a cotton bud - as the tool could damage the eardrum and even trigger tinnitus." << 💯 yes! From: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic... @dailymail.co.uk #loveyourears #keeplistening #tinnitus #tinnitusawareness
Hygiene mistake that MOST of us make triggers life-ruining tinnitus
Tinnitus specialist Frank McGarth said around 500,000 people in the UK suffer the condition so badly they cannot go to work or sleep.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“The world is big, but industries are small.

After a few years, everyone comes to know the quality of your work.

Reputation matters."
- James Clear
February 7, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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It was great to see Jamie Laing on the This Morning sofa today sharing his experience of living with tinnitus. We'd also like to thank Dr Raj for mentioning our #TinnitusWeek report, published on Monday. You can catch the This Morning clip over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otQyUDPgsCg
February 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Acoustic neuromas do not always need active treatment: ENT surgeon Nigel Biggs
hearingpractitionernews.com.au/acoustic-neu...
Acoustic neuromas do not always need active treatment: ENT surgeon Nigel Biggs - Hearing Practitioner Australia
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NIGEL BIGGS explains why many patients with small acoustic neuromas can be safely monitored.
hearingpractitionernews.com.au
February 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM