研究将耳部疾病与痴呆风险的增加联系起来. Study links ear conditions to higher dementia risk.

一项新的研究将耳朵的常见病症如鼓膜穿孔和胆固醇瘤与痴呆风险显著增加联系起来. A new study links common ear conditions like eardrum perforations and cholesteatoma to a significantly higher risk of dementia. 研究人员分析了36万3000多名参与者的数据, 发现这些问题增加痴呆的几率, 但治疗可能会降低风险. Analyzing data from over 363,000 participants, researchers found that these issues increase dementia odds, though treatment may reduce the risk. 结果表明,治疗可治愈的听力损失可以帮助保护大脑健康. The findings suggest that addressing treatable hearing loss could help protect brain health.