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    Wisconsin researchers develop first hearing test for Hmong community

    enJune 01, 2023

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    The new word recognition test tackles a stubborn disparity in healthcare: As the Hmong population ages, hearing loss is becoming a big problem. But few clinics are equipped to treat Hmong-speaking patients.

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