Two-thirds of mumps cases likely going undetected Aug 29, 2008
One person developed meningitis, nine suffered hearing loss and 26 had swollen testicles or ovaries. It is not clear how many of those cases will result in permanent deafness or sterility. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Biophysical method may help to recover hearing Aug 29, 2008
Scientists based in Switzerland and South Africa have created a biophysical methodology that may help to overcome hearing deficits, and potentially remedy even substantial hearing loss ... Hearing loss is an increasingly important problem in societies of growing average age ... Their findings indicate that biophysically realistic modifications could remedy even substantial hearing loss. (EurekAlert!)
National guidelines released for earwax removal Aug 29, 2008
Cerumen impaction occurs when enough earwax accumulates to cause symptoms (pain, fullness, itching, odor, tinnitus, discharge, cough, or hearing loss), or to prevent needed assessment of the ear ... Cerumen may cause reversible hearing loss when it blocks 80 percent or more of the ear canal diameter ... "The complications from cerumen impaction can be painful and ongoing, including infections and hearing loss," says Dr. Roland. (EurekAlert!)
Senior Center news: September 2008 Aug 28, 2008
Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids Simplified ... Thirty-one million Americans suffer from some degree of hearing loss ... Dr. Melonie Marple, owner of Audiology and Hearing Solutions, Inc., a private audiology practice located in Winchester, will be here to talk about hearing loss, hearing aids and the many common myths that are often associated with these two subjects. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Ear hairs help hearing? Aug 28, 2008
Scientists have used gene therapy on mouse embryos to grow hair cells with the potential to reduce hearing loss in adult animals, according to a study released on Wednesday. The proof-of-concept experiments are a crucial step toward therapies that could one day treat deafness and inner-ear disease in humans, said the study, published in the British journal Nature. (iAfrica.com)
Smoking ban issues Aug 28, 2008
They contribute significantly to hearing loss and car crashes. I've seen quite a few near misses on campus because of either a pedestrian or driver being distracted by cell phone/iPod use. (East Tennessean, TN)
Waterloo Wiener/Kraut walk and run is Sept. 13 Aug 27, 2008
According to statistics and information provided by the Friends of Autism, autism is now considered the most prevalent developmental disability in the United States affecting more children than Down syndrome, hearing loss, vision impairment and cerebral palsy. In Wisconsin, at least one child is diagnosed with autism daily and every 16 minutes a child in the United States will receive a diagnosis of autism. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Senior Notes Aug 27, 2008
The majority of hearing losses are a result of aging ... The most common form of hearing loss is nerve deafness. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Medical mystery at the top of the world Aug 25, 2008
Tests showed that more than 70 percent of the Inuit hunters had untreatable, permanent hearing loss in both ears, with the right ear typically somewhat worse ... After weeks of testing and retesting the hunters, it became clear that their epidemic of sensory-neural hearing loss was not caused by a virus or by otitis media, the middle ear bacterial infections known to be common among Inuit people all over the Arctic ... (Some years ago, I had discovered that toxins in the cassava plant, which is... (Boston Globe)
Support Groups Aug 25, 2008
- Hearing Loss Association of Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, West regional library, Room 105B, 1425 Chaffee Road S. Communication Access Realtime translation available at all meetings. (904) 778-2265 or www. (Florida Times-Union)
it happened suddenly Aug 24, 2008
nires disease, which is characterized by episodes of dizziness, ear pressure and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear ... It is characterized by episodes of dizziness, ear pressure and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear ... The four common symptoms are periodic episodes of rotary vertigo or dizziness, fluctuating hearing loss in one or both ears, progressive, tinnitus or the perception of noises (often ringing, roaring or whooshing in the ear) and a sensation of fullness... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Agriprocessors accused of 31 safety violations Aug 23, 2008
Occupational Safety and Health Administration logs show records of incidents that led to five amputations, dozens of reports of broken bones, eye injuries and hearing loss at the plant between 2001 and 2006. Agriprocessors has 15 days to respond to the state's latest allegations. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Zounds Brings New Hearing Technology to The Villages Aug 22, 2008
Sam Thomasson, Zounds' founder and inventor of the Z1 hearing aids manufactured by the company, will be in attendance to talk about Zounds, hearing loss and successful entrepreneurship ... Zounds aids feature breakthrough technology and design, including: -- Hearing solutions for mild to profound hearing loss at an affordable price -- Enhanced noise cancellation that eliminates up to 90 percent of background noise -- Exceptional voice clarity and enhanced feedback cancellation that virtually... (PR Newswire)
* Kid from Zhejiang gets electronic ear surgery in Taipei Aug 21, 2008
Chen Kuang-chao (W), director of the otolaryngological department at Cheng Hsin center, said that large vestibular aqueduct syndrome is a connatural disease of one or both ears, often accompanied by sensorineural hearing loss that gradually leads to deafness. The best way to improve a patients hearing is to implant electronic ears, Chen said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Parents a problem for infant ear tests Aug 21, 2008
About one baby in every 1000 is diagnosed with a serious hearing loss. But Ms Rhodes said only about 3 per cent of parents admitted to having one of the eight risk factors associated with permanent hearing loss, when the real figure was closer to 10 per cent. ... Risk factors include a baby baby born before 38 weeks or weighing less than 1500 grams, having cranio-facial abnormalities, spending five days or more on a ventilator, a family history of childhood hearing loss, or a mother having had... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Burgess brothers show power of determination Aug 21, 2008
How does a young man with severe hearing loss aspire to be an actor on Broadway ... Sue Burgess recognized her son Adam s hearing loss long before the doctors did ... Adam s hearing loss was mild at first, but then deteriorated rapidly. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Aug 21, 2008
Steven D. Rauch, M.D.. Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the and any section headings. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Abuse Suspect Goes Free When Victim Dies Aug 20, 2008
Whitman was left in a pool of blood, suffering from a broken hip and femur, head injuries and hearing loss. Hoang, 93, was attacked Jan. 28 outside his home on the 1700 block of Oxford Street. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
VIDEO: Learning a new language: ASL teacher provides hands-on experience Aug 20, 2008
Sometimes there are men and women who have returned from Iraq that have hearing loss due to what they were exposed to overseas. There s also the student that wants to learn ASL just because they find it interesting. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Miley takes the stage in 3-D Aug 17, 2008
It's a good concert experience -- you just don't have to endure the hearing loss. Cyrus changes clothes more times than a kid at the Gap and mom turns up every now and then to let you know this isn't another Spears production. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Fruitland councilman resigns amid frustration Aug 17, 2008
In addition, Reifsnyder said, he suffers severe hearing loss, and when the council breaks into their own conversations of two or three during regular meetings, as sometimes occurs, he can t hear what is being said and does not know what he is missing ... Still, Reifsnyder said, if his hearing loss wasn t so bad, he likely would stay to the end of his term because he might not have so much difficulty at meetings staying in the loop, but given all the circumstances, he decided it wouldn t be... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
At residents' urging, town manager measures horn decibels Aug 16, 2008
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, noise induced hearing loss can be caused by one-time exposure to an intense burst of sound or by continuous exposure to loud sounds, defined as anything at or above 85 decibels, over an extended period of time. Many common activities, such as running a lawnmower, using power tools or listening to music at high volumes, are loud enough to cause noise induced hearing loss. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Why You Should Get Your Hearing Checked Today Aug 16, 2008
(ARA) - Hearing loss is one of the most common health problems among Americans, with gradual hearing loss affecting millions and often going undetected ... Only a professional hearing screening can determine whether someone is experiencing hearing loss, hearing experts say ... Despite the fact that more than 31 million Americans report some type of hearing problem, only about 13 percent of U.S. physicians routinely screen their patients for hearing loss during physical exams. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Not All Hearing Aids Are Created Equal Aug 15, 2008
14, 2008) Consumers with hearing loss might think they are saving significantly more by purchasing over- the-counter hearing aids, but they most likely will be disappointed or could be taking risks when purchasing such aids, according to MSU research ... The study measured how well the electronic features of the devices could compensate for commonly occurring types of hearing loss, employing methods that audiologists use to fit conventional hearing aids - a process audiologists call prescriptive... (Science Daily)
LETTER: Our town dropped the ball on train whistles Aug 15, 2008
The sleep disruption alone is affecting our family lives, our work performance, and very soon it will be affecting our children's performance at school - all the while we are all at risk of permanent hearing loss due to the sharp 120-plus decibel blasts. Please also consider the impact of those that work at home, or have a business nearby, and are dealing with noise that would not even meet OSHA regulations, inside their buildings. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Residents form committee to take on train horns Aug 14, 2008
Kids, they say, are not just sleep deprived but are also suffering hearing loss ... Exposure to 85 decibels can cause hearing loss, she said, and the train horns can range anywhere from 96 to 120 decibels ... Sleep deprivation and hearing loss will affect their children's ability to perform in their classes. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Refractive Errors Affect Vision For Half Of American Adults Aug 13, 2008
11, 2006) Older adults with vision loss may be more likely to also have hearing loss, and the opposite appears true as well, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Adherex Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results Aug 13, 2008
- In May, we completed a license agreement with the Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital (NCI-AVL) for the exclusive use of data from a completed Phase III trial using sodium thiosulfate (STS) to prevent platinum-induced hearing loss in adults with head and neck cancer. The NCI-AVL Phase III trial demonstrated that, at two years following treatment, STS was able to protect against cisplatin-induced hearing loss without any apparent affect on the anti-cancer treatment... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Explainer's Olympics Roundup Aug 13, 2008
Gerontologists have tried to measure old age by testing a range of age-related characteristics including hearing loss and joint flexibility, but at best this provides only a measure of "physiological age" instead of calendar years. Other organizations that have to document exact age, such as Guinness World Records, consult several different sources, such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, and photo ID. (For more on how to determine someone's age, read from 2006. (Slate)
Women Has Tennis Ball-Size Brain Tumor Removed Aug 12, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Doctors Discover Tennis Ball-Size Brain Tumor During Woman's Uterine Surgery. (Fox News)
Residents: Train horns cause hearing loss Aug 12, 2008
Hearing loss can be caused by noises at 85 decibels. The selectmen were receptive to a number of citizen concerns and have said they will pursue them. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
HearUSA, AARP partner for hearing care Aug 12, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Caring for a Special Needs Child Can Be Difficult for Business Travelers Aug 12, 2008
That is why Sarah Barnes, whose 7-year-old son is autistic and has hearing loss, had a mixed reaction when her boyfriend told her he had been promoted. That means he s going to have to travel, she remembered thinking. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Cochlear Earnings Slow a Third Consecutive Half as Sales in U.S. Decline Aug 12, 2008
Cochlear's implants, which require a trained surgeon to install, help restore hearing to people with severe to profound hearing loss ... Less than 10 percent of an estimated 1 million Americans with hearing loss have had the implants fitted, and more sufferers are diagnosed than helped, the company said. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Children's serenade music to Rudd's ears Aug 11, 2008
5 per cent of the working-age population with severe hearing loss ... The product, which includes the implant and an external speech processor, is useful for people with profound sensorineural hearing loss who do not benefit from hearing aids. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Meisinger convicted of third degree assault Aug 10, 2008
He still suffers from headaches, tremors and hearing loss nearly a year after being struck. Meisinger faces a maximum punishment of one year in prison, and/or 1,000 fine. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Working longer to stay healthy Aug 10, 2008
Work-related complaints included a high number of disc problems (42per cent), back problems (41per cent and hearing loss (32per cent). Tradespeople aged 45-74 years were more likely to have a chronic health condition (84per cent) than professionals (75per cent). (Sydney Morning Herald)
VITAC Provides Closed Captioning for NBC's Coverage of The Beijing Olympic Games Aug 9, 2008
The captions, created in real-time by specially trained stenographers who transcribe audio at up to 240 words per minute, will enhance the viewing experience of the one in ten Americans who experience some form of hearing loss. VITAC's team of captioners and production coordinators have been preparing for the opening ceremony for months. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FDA Allows Phase 2 Study for Sound Pharmaceuticals' Novel Drug to Prevent Chemotherapy Induced Hearing Loss Aug 8, 2008
SEATTLE, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Sound Pharmaceuticals (SPI) has received FDA notification that it may proceed with its Phase II study to prevent chemotherapy induced hearing loss ... Hearing loss due to ototoxic medications such as chemotherapy, antibiotics or loop diuretics often results in permanent and progressive disability ... Symptoms of ototoxicity include hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo and difficulty understanding speech. (PR Newswire)
Inherited Form Of Hearing Loss Stems From Gene Mutation Aug 8, 2008
8, 2008) Pat Phalin learned she had hearing loss at 30, when she volunteered to give hearing tests at her local school ... Her mother, grandfather and great-grandfather had severe hearing loss as adults ... The hearing loss must be hereditary, Larry Phalin thought, though his wife s family didn t seem to realize it. (Science Daily)
Do we have to slow down or have decreased function as we age? Aug 7, 2008
Diabetes comes along with heart failure and hearing loss or high blood pressure accompanies kidney disease and vision loss. " Ages 85 and up: The very old. "Due to the aging of organs, tissues and joints as well as the cumulative effects of interacting chronic conditions, there is a tremendous amount of frailty and disability. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Hearing Loss To Blame For Local Soldier's Death? Aug 6, 2008
Hearing Loss To Blame For Local Soldier's Death ... Hearing Loss To Blame For Local Soldier's Death ... SAN DIEGO -- A staff sergeant blames hearing loss as a contributing factor to the death of a soldier, bringing to light the issue of an ailment affecting troops in the war zone. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Soldier’s wounds healing Aug 5, 2008
The blast sent shrapnel spiraling into Drier s right side, leaving him with countless lacerations and hearing loss, his mother said. Another soldier, Staff Sgt. Du Hai Tran, 30, was killed. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Just hear what Dr. Lamb has to say Aug 4, 2008
I work very closely with area physicians in determining what causes a hearing loss and what can be done to help the patient hear better, says Dr. Lamb. It is a pleasure to serve the hearing needs of the Mineral Area. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Soldier shows risks of hearing loss at war Aug 4, 2008
Soldier's story illustrates risks of hearing loss in war - USATODAY.com ... Soldier's story illustrates risks of hearing loss in war ... Hearing loss is one of the most common ailments that affects troops sent back to combat, according to the Pentagon and government researchers. (USA Today)
Can You Hear Me Now? Why Men Might Not Aug 2, 2008
Why Men Might Not, 29 Million American Adults Have Hearing Loss; White, Mexican-American Men Top List - CBS News ... 29 Million American Adults Have Hearing Loss; White, Mexican-American Men Top List ... (WebMD) Hearing loss among American adults may be more common than previously thought. (CBS News)
Help for the hard of hearing Aug 1, 2008
There have been so many advances in new ways to help folks with hearing loss and we likely would not have known of this without these special programs ... If there are readers who are among the 30 percent to 40 percent who have hearing loss, I would encourage them to attend and to enjoy the many lectures offered to us in the Green Valley community. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
How Bad are iPods for Your Hearing? Aug 1, 2008
Hearing loss is more common than ever before ... The finding has got experts and concerned parents wondering anew: Does listening to loud music through headphones lead to long-term hearing loss ... Brian Fligor, director of Diagnostic Audiology at Children's Hospital Boston, talks about earphones and hearing loss. (Time.com)
MILITARY: Canine Companions reaches out to disabled vets Jul 31, 2008
The wars also have left hundreds of troops suffering losses of limbs, traumatic brain injury and hearing loss ... Typical placements include those paired with special-needs individuals, adults with major physical disabilities, those with hearing loss and children and adults with developmental disabilities. (North County Times)
Hearing Loss Epidemic Possible Jul 30, 2008
Researchers are concerned that a hearing loss epidemic may be coming sooner than we think. A recent study found that one in three Americans suffer from hearing loss ... Doctors say smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes also increase the risk of hearing loss significantly. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Study Examines Prevalence Of Hearing Loss In The US Jul 30, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 29, 2008) Hearing loss may be more prevalent in American adults than previously reported, according to a study in the July 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... Hearing loss can be a disabling condition affecting verbal language processing and limiting communication and social connectivity, according to background information in the article ... Although national estimates of hearing loss are lacking, the incidence of this condition in... (Science Daily)
Loud and clear: Workplace Integra's hearing conservation helps its clients deal with workplace noise Jul 30, 2008
"Being deaf cuts you off from people, it cuts you off from society. And hearing loss is a very pervasive problem in industry.". That's why Workplace Integra offers an array of services to industry clients to help them protect the hearing of their employees as they seek to abide by government regulations for hearing conservation in the workplace. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Loud and clear Jul 30, 2008
"Being deaf cuts you off from people, it cuts you off from society. And hearing loss is a very pervasive problem in industry." ... For workers who have to deal with that head-aching volume every day, there is a legitimate concern for hearing loss. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Foxy Brown Slams Simon and Schuster's Book Claims Jul 30, 2008
However, Brown insists company bosses approved her request to put the project on hold while she underwent treatment for sudden hearing loss, after she was diagnosed with severe deafness in both ears in December 2005. Her attorney Laura Dilimetin tells AllHipHop. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Hearing Loss May Be More Widespread Than Thought Jul 30, 2008
MONDAY, July 28 (HealthDay News) -- Hearing loss among American adults may be more common than previously reported, a new study says ... 1 percent (an estimated 29 million) of American adults had speech frequency hearing loss in one (8 ... 3 percent) ears, and 31 percent (an estimated 55 million) had high-frequency hearing loss (12 percent in one ear and 19 percent in both ears), the study found. (MEDLINEplus)
Hearing Loss Epidemic on the Horizon? Jul 30, 2008
A group of scientists announced a startling prediction today -- a possible hearing loss epidemic in the U.S. ... One in three American adults already suffers from some degree of hearing loss; that's at least 55 million people ... Hearing loss is common among adults 70 and older -- but experts say it can also affect people in their 20's and 30's. (W-USA News, DC)
Is pre-eclampsia autoimmune ? Jul 29, 2008
Infants are likely to die in the first month of life and those who survive face the risk of including learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, and other chronic conditions including asthma. More Health/Sci. (India Times, India)
U.S. could be facing a hearing loss epidemic Jul 29, 2008
CHICAGO - One of three U.S. adults already suffers from some degree of hearing loss and the use of personal stereos and an aging population may create a hearing impairment epidemic, researchers said on Monday. A team at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore estimated that 55 million Americans have hearing loss in one or both ears, with men, whites and the least-educated most affected ... The prevalence of hearing loss in the United States is predicted to rise significantly because of an aging... (MSNBC -- Health)
Infants' hearing tested under new state law Jul 27, 2008
With roughly 12,000 babies born annually in the U.S. with a hearing loss, federal health officials recommend all have a hearing check in the first three months of life. The hearing test pushes to 41 the number of problems almost all Tennessee newborns are checked for within hours of birth. (WREG.com, TN)
New frontiers of hearing assistance Jul 27, 2008
At a recent Hearing Loss Association conference in Reno, manufacturers, catalog companies and major telecommunications companies were on hand to explain and/or sell their wares to interested customers ... It gives a person with mild to moderate hearing loss the ability to amplify sounds received from an infrared transmitter. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Federal Signal Announces Favorable Litigation Outcome Jul 26, 2008
Plaintiffs Withdraw Cases/Judge Enters Order Dismissing 39 Plaintiffs in Cook County, IL Hearing Loss Litigation OAK BROOK, Ill. July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: ), a leader in advancing security and well-being, announced that the court entered an order yesterday dismissing all 39 firefighter plaintiffs that were set to go to trial in September of this year, following plaintiffs' motion to withdraw the cases. (PR Newswire)
Federal Signal posts Q2 loss Jul 26, 2008
4 million a year ago mostly from higher costs associated with its firefighter hearing loss litigation. Shares of the company rose 42 cents to close at $13. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Nemours clinic delivers sounds of progress Jul 25, 2008
Hearing loss has been shown to have a profound effect on a person's education and success ... Experiencing hearing loss at a prelingual age means the child is less capable of communicating audibly, and the sooner the child sees an interventionist, the less social and financial impact it will have throughout that child's life, Payne said. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Memory Impairment Associated With Sound Processing Disorder Jul 24, 2008
31, 2007) Mild to moderate forms of hearing loss can have a lasting impact on the auditory cortex, according to new findings ... 11, 2006) Older adults with vision loss may be more likely to also have hearing loss, and the opposite appears true as well, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the ... 15, 2007) On the battlefield, a soldier's hearing can be permanently damaged in an instant by the boom of an explosion, and thousands of soldiers returning... (Science Daily)
Closing the gap Jul 23, 2008
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