PORTLAND VA MEDICAL CENTER

Hearing loss is an independent risk factor for Parkinson disease (PD), with mild hearing loss increasing PD incidence. Hearing aids within 2 years of audiogram significantly reduce PD risk. The study, published in JAMA Neurology, used data from over 3 million US veterans and found a hazard ratio of 1.26 for PD risk associated with hearing loss.

The TELESCOPE trial, published in JAMA, evaluated ICU telemedicine's impact on patient outcomes, finding no reduction in ICU length of stay or differences in secondary outcomes compared to usual care. The study highlights the need for context-specific interventions and emphasizes the importance of human-centered design in critical care delivery.