Grant Searchfield
Retraining the tinnitus brain
We’ve probably all experienced a little bit of tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, at some stage in our lives. But for some people this phantom sound in their brain can be loud, and permanent, and… Audio
Retraining the tinnitus brain
We’ve probably all experienced a little bit of tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, at some stage in our lives. But for some people this phantom sound in their brain can be loud, and permanent, and…
AudioA digital therapy for tinnitus
We’ve probably all experienced a little bit of tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, at some stage in our lives. But for some people, this phantom sound never goes away. Claire Concannon speaks to the… Audio
Staving off cognitive decline : can hearing aids help prevent dementia?
University of Auckland Audiology Professor, Grant Searchfield says older people with undetected and untreated hearing loss are at risk of more rapid cognitive decline. With an ageing population, in… Audio
Research shows hearing aids may help protect against dementia
Almost 70,000 Kiwis are living with dementia today. Can better access to hearing health help cognitive decline? Audio
Kiwi-designed app offers hope for tinnitus sufferers
Around 5 percent of New Zealanders experience an unexplained ringing in one or both ears known as tinnitus. For many, the condition is not a huge problem but a small group of people find it so… Audio
Tinnitus noise eased in Auckland study
Researchers at the University of Auckland hope they've made a breakthrough in the treatment of tinnitus - the phantom buzzing, ringing, roaring or hissing sound in our ears that can't be heard by… Audio
Can better hearing aids help reduce cognitive decline?
The Universities of Auckland and Canterbury are undertaking research into whether optimized hearing aids can help reduce cognitive decline, and they are seeking participants aged over 65 Audio
Hearing loss
It's Hearing Loss Awareness Week and we're joined by the Director of Auckland's Hearing and Tinnitus Clinic, Grant Searchfield, to discuss new research. Audio
Tinnitus: why you get that ringing in your ears
Tinnitus can drive people to distraction. It affects around 15 to 20 percent of people and is more common in the over 65s. But a growing number of younger people are reporting it. February 5-11 is… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 143: ASMR, Montell2099, Blaek
In this week's Music 101 pocket Edition, we learn about the mysterious phenomenon called ASMR, talk to young Kiwi producer Montell2099 about his first collaboration with an American rap star, and… Audio
Tinnitus: the causes and impact
What causes tinnitus? Why is it so much worse for some people? And is there a cure? Audio
Hearing Aids and Rugby
A team at the University of Auckland and AUT works to make hearing aids safer on the sports field Audio
Our Changing World - Hearing aids in rugby
Making rugby accessible to all players. How researchers from the University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology are helping to keep hearing impaired players safe on the sports field. Audio
Our Changing World - Tinnitus
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, affects up to 20% of all New Zealanders. Unfortunately for sufferers tinnitus can't be cured, but it can be managed and Alison Ballance heads to the University of… Audio
Tinnitus Treatment
Direct transcranial stimulation & digital hearing aids are being trialled as a treatment for tinnitus Audio