Smart Cities Council is pleased to announce Neurality as a global member. Neurality's cutting-edge auditory brainstem response (ABR) audiometry solutions are revolutionizing the field of hearing diagnostics, addressing critical global healthcare challenges with improved accuracy, speed, and quality.
Hearing loss is a significant global health concern. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 5% of the world's population—approximately 430 million people, including 34 million children—require rehabilitation to address disabling hearing loss. This number is projected to increase to over 700 million people by 2050.
Disabling hearing loss refers to hearing loss greater than 35 decibels (dB) in the better hearing ear. The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age; among those older than 60 years, over 25% are affected by disabling hearing loss.
Furthermore, over 1 billion people aged 12 to 35 years are at risk of hearing loss due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and other recreational sounds. This can have serious consequences for their physical and mental health, education, and employment prospects.
These statistics underscore the critical importance of early detection, prevention, and innovative solutions in hearing healthcare. Companies like Neurality are at the forefront of addressing these challenges through advanced diagnostic tools and technologies., according to a new research study released by Fact.MR, highlighting the growing importance of AI in addressing hearing health issues. AI enhances hearing aids by modifying and improving people's hearing in various listening situations, aiding in speech recognition and comprehension.
Neurality's AI-powered diagnostic tools are transforming the landscape of hearing health assessment. Traditional hearing tests often require patients to respond to auditory stimuli in controlled environments, which can sometimes miss subtle hearing impairments. In contrast, Neurality's technology focuses on analyzing auditory brainstem response (ABR) test results using AI and machine learning to provide immediate, objective, and highly accurate assessments. By automating the classification process, Neurality ensures that medical professionals receive data-driven insights, enabling early detection and better patient outcomes.
By providing instant AI-driven results and automating classification processes, Neurality not only enhances patient outcomes but also addresses the global shortage of audiologists. Neurality’s advanced AI systems in hearing technology can process vast amounts of auditory data to refine diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. This capability empowers patients to better understand speech, reduce noise, and improve their daily lives through personalized hearing care.
Neurality's commitment to precision and accessibility aligns perfectly with the Council's mission of creating equitable and resilient urban environments. At Neurality, we are transforming medical diagnostics with AI and machine learning technologies. Our goal is to empower medical professionals and improve patient outcomes with accurate, timely, and data-driven diagnostic tools. The Smart Cities Council has been instrumental in catalyzing significant change, propelling urban areas towards holistic smart societies that emphasize environmental stewardship, technological advancement, and social inclusion. This transformative action ensures that progress impacts not only urban efficiency but also enhances the quality of life for all residents, aligning technology with the vital needs of people and the planet.
"Neurality's transformative approach to healthcare diagnostics exemplifies the role of innovation in improving urban health outcomes," said Andrzej Lis, Smart Cities Council - Poland. This collaboration reflects the growing trend of cities implementing smart, human-centered sustainability plans. For instance, Niterói, Brazil, has developed a Smart, Human, and Sustainable City Plan to guide its digital transformation in alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the field of audiology stands at the threshold of significant change, driven by the potential of Artificial Intelligence. This shift is propelled by AI's ability to tackle longstanding issues in hearing healthcare, where new AI-powered solutions could break through traditional barriers to meet the diverse and complex needs associated with hearing loss. By leveraging AI, big data analytics, and smart device technologies, organizations like Neurality are refining personalized solutions, diagnostic tools, and care delivery for people experiencing hearing difficulties.
Learn more about Neurality's groundbreaking work at www.neurality.ai
