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NHS Screens Two Millionth Baby For Hearing Problems, UK

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Two million babies in England will have had their hearing screened thanks to the NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme. The programme , which has been rolling out across England since 2001, screens 1700 babies each day, and marks one of the biggest achievements in children's audiology and s ...

read more Two million babies in England will have had their hearing screened thanks to the NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme. The programme , which has been rolling out across England since 2001, screens 1700 babies each day, and marks one of the biggest achievements in children's audiology and s read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

'Sound Space' Brain Center Identified

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
While the visual regions of the brain have been intensively mapped, many important regions for auditory processing remain terra incognita. Now, researchers have identified the region responsible for a key auditory process -- perceiving "sound space," the location of sounds. The findings sett ...

read more While the visual regions of the brain have been intensively mapped, many important regions for auditory processing remain terra incognita. Now, researchers have identified the region responsible for a key auditory process -- perceiving read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

AAP Policy Statement Urges Pediatricians To Take Lead In Ensuring Infant Screening, Diagnosis And Intervention For Hearing Loss

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
A revised policy statement from the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH; seven organizations, including the AAP) recommends that pediatricians take the lead in ensuring that all infants are screened for hearing loss by age 1 month, diagnosed with hearing loss by 3 months, and engaged in full int ...

read more A revised policy statement from the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH; seven organizations, including the AAP) recommends that pediatricians take the lead in ensuring that all infants are screened for hearing loss by age 1 month, diagnosed with hearing loss by 3 months, and engaged in full int read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Child Disability Screening Shows Promise

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
A new system to identify developmental problems including disability in premature infants has shown promise. The new system, called the Preterm-Targeted Screening and Surveillance Program, has successfully identified cerebral palsy, developmental and intellectual delays, blindness and deafness i ...

read more A new system to identify developmental problems including disability in premature infants has shown promise. The new system, called the Preterm-Targeted Screening and Surveillance Program, has successfully identified cerebral palsy, developmental and intellectual delays, blindness and deafness i read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Breakthrough In Hearing Loss Research

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
In a breakthrough that will likely accelerate research aimed at cures for hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance problems, scientists have perfected a laboratory culturing technique that provides a reliable new source of cells critical to understanding certain inner-ear disorders.The cells, known a ...

read more In a breakthrough that will likely accelerate research aimed at cures for hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance problems, scientists have perfected a laboratory culturing technique that provides a reliable new source of cells critical to understanding certain inner-ear disorders.The cells, known a read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Minister Devins Addresses Launch Of Irish Sign Language Awareness Week, Ireland

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Dr. Jimmy Devins, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, addressed the Irish Deaf Society's launch of the Irish Sign Language awareness week. [click link for full article] ...

read more Dr. Jimmy Devins, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, addressed the Irish Deaf Society's launch of the Irish Sign Language awareness week. [click link for full article] read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Perception Of Gender Affected By Hearing

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Think about the confused feelings that occur when you meet someone whose tone of voice doesn't seem to quite fit with his or her gender.A new study by neuroscientists from Northwestern University focuses on the brain's processing of such sensory information about another's gender to examine whether ...

read more Think about the confused feelings that occur when you meet someone whose tone of voice doesn't seem to quite fit with his or her gender.A new study by neuroscientists from Northwestern University focuses on the brain's processing of such sensory information about another's gender to examine whether read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Hearing Loss Due To Antibiotics May Be Prevented By Genetically Screening Patients Beforehand

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Some patients have a genetic mutation which means they are more at risk of hearing loss after taking antibiotics called aminoglycosides. Experts, writing in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) believe that screening patients for this genetic mutation may prevent this. [click link for full article] ...

read more Some patients have a genetic mutation which means they are more at risk of hearing loss after taking antibiotics called aminoglycosides. Experts, writing in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) believe that screening patients for this genetic mutation may prevent this. [click link for full article] read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Simplify the Digital Hearing Aid Experience: Questions to Ask Before Purchasing

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Purchasing a digital hearing aid is an important step in obtaining increased quality of life for people with hearing loss. There are many things to consider when deciding on the right hearing aid, such as brand, quality and price, but one of the most important considerations is the quality of th ...

read more Purchasing a digital hearing aid is an important step in obtaining increased quality of life for people with hearing loss. There are many things to consider when deciding on the right hearing aid, such as brand, quality and price, but one of the most important considerations is the quality of th read more Wed Oct 2007 Wed Oct 2007

How to Stop Hearing Loss?

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
My mother is almost 90 years and has a hearing loss problem. Her problem started when she was around 70 years. But, most health or physical issues start much earlier. They start from the early twenties or sooner. As you age, your various organs and physical structures start to weaken and deterio ...

read more My mother is almost 90 years and has a hearing loss problem. Her problem started when she was around 70 years. But, most health or physical issues start much earlier. They start from the early twenties or sooner. As you age, your various organs and physical structures start to weaken and deterio read more Mon Sep 2007 Mon Sep 2007

The Future, Today: Digital Hearing Aid Industry Transitions to Patient-Focused Model

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
The technology to purchase hearing aids online has revolutionized the digital hearing aid industry. In the past, those who were hard of hearing sought care through a system that was centered on the provider. The patient made an appointment, traveled to the clinician's office, sat through a batte ...

read more The technology to purchase hearing aids online has revolutionized the digital hearing aid industry. In the past, those who were hard of hearing sought care through a system that was centered on the provider. The patient made an appointment, traveled to the clinician's office, sat through a batte read more Thu Sep 2007 Thu Sep 2007

New Advances in Digital Hearing Aids Can Help Baby Boomers Take Matters into Their Own Hands

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
Whether it's using online banking, buying a new car, or being involved in health issues such as choosing digital hearing aids, today's baby boomers are all about taking control and doing things themselves, at their own convenience. The members of this generation have the desire and the ability t ...

read more Whether it's using online banking, buying a new car, or being involved in health issues such as choosing digital hearing aids, today's baby boomers are all about taking control and doing things themselves, at their own convenience. The members of this generation have the desire and the ability t read more Thu Jul 2007 Thu Jul 2007

Health Tip: Turn Down the Music (HealthDay)

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
The next time you're tempted to crank up the stereo, you'd be wise to note the link between sound volume and hearing loss. ...

read more The next time you're tempted to crank up the stereo, you'd be wise to note the link between sound volume and hearing loss. read more Fri May 2007 Fri May 2007

America's Relationships At Risk: 19 Million Adult Relationships Are Negatively Impacted By Hearing Loss, Survey Finds

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
Hearing loss is much more common than most realize and significantly impacts personal relationships, according to a survey recently conducted by Harris Interactive(R). Cochlear Americas, a global leader in hearing technologies, commissioned the survey to shine a light on the realities of hearing los ...

read more Hearing loss is much more common than most realize and significantly impacts personal relationships, according to a survey recently conducted by Harris Interactive(R). Cochlear Americas, a global leader in hearing technologies, commissioned the survey to shine a light on the realities of hearing los read more Fri May 2007 Fri May 2007

Some Children Are Born With "Temporary Deafness"

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
Clinical research conducted in the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Haifa revealed that some children who are born deaf "recover" from their deafness and do not require surgical intervention. To date, most babies who are born deaf are referred for a cochlear implant. "Many ...

read more Clinical research conducted in the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Haifa revealed that some children who are born deaf read more Thu May 2007 Thu May 2007

National Association Of The Deaf Supports Deaf Children's Right To Sign Language

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was represented at a rally held at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC on May 11, 2007, in support of the language rights of deaf and hard of hearing children in Canada. Remarks by NAD President Bobbie Beth Scoggins, read by NAD Chief Executive Officer ...

read more The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was represented at a rally held at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC on May 11, 2007, in support of the language rights of deaf and hard of hearing children in Canada. Remarks by NAD President Bobbie Beth Scoggins, read by NAD Chief Executive Officer read more Wed May 2007 Wed May 2007

Starkey Hearing Foundation Launches Hearing Loss Prevention Campaign

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
The Starkey Hearing Foundation, a world leader in promoting hearing health awareness, is announcing its "Don't Say What?" hearing loss prevention campaign in May for Better Hearing Month. Starkey is partnering with platinum country recording artist and three-time Grammy winner Trisha Yearwood and le ...

read more The Starkey Hearing Foundation, a world leader in promoting hearing health awareness, is announcing its read more Wed May 2007 Wed May 2007

May Is Speech And Hearing Awareness Month, Canadian Association Of Speech-Language Pathologists And Audiologists

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month. Many of us take our hearing and ability tospeak for granted. Whether we are chatting with a group of friends, playing on the basketball court or listening tothe radio, our ability to communicate is vital in our everyday activities. For 1 in 10 Canadians how ...

read more May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month. Many of us take our hearing and ability tospeak for granted. Whether we are chatting with a group of friends, playing on the basketball court or listening tothe radio, our ability to communicate is vital in our everyday activities. For 1 in 10 Canadians how read more Mon Apr 2007 Mon Apr 2007

Cell Biology & Anatomy Professor's Results On Neural Plasticity

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
The Chicago Medical School (CMS) of the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) today announced that Assistant Professor of Cell Biology & Anatomy, Athanasios Tzounopoulos, has uncovered novel forms of synaptic plasticity that occur at the very first step in the processing of so ...

read more The Chicago Medical School (CMS) of the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) today announced that Assistant Professor of Cell Biology & Anatomy, Athanasios Tzounopoulos, has uncovered novel forms of synaptic plasticity that occur at the very first step in the processing of so read more Mon Apr 2007 Mon Apr 2007

Rosalind Franklin University Cell Biology & Anatomy Professor's Results On Neural Plasticity

Categorie : Hearing / Deafness
The Chicago Medical School (CMS) of the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) today announced that Assistant Professor of Cell Biology & Anatomy, Athanasios Tzounopoulos, has uncovered novel forms of synaptic plasticity that occur at the very first step in the processing of ...

read more The Chicago Medical School (CMS) of the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) today announced that Assistant Professor of Cell Biology & Anatomy, Athanasios Tzounopoulos, has uncovered novel forms of synaptic plasticity that occur at the very first step in the processing of read more Sat Apr 2007 Sat Apr 2007

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