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20 December 2007
Ringing in Christmas
When Christmas bells are ringing your ears may suffer.
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17 December 2007
Information about hearing loss lacking for new parents
Hearing loss is the most common birth defect. But few know what to do to provide the best possible conditions for a newborn with hearing loss.
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14 December 2007
Music a significant cause of hearing loss
After a night out, 9 in 10 young people experience signs of hearing damage.
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12 December 2007
Hearing loss an unintended Christmas present
Toys are tops on the wish lists of most kids. But before you fulfill their wishes you should find out how noisy the toys are. The noise of some toys rivals the noise of a jet plane on take-off. This can damage the child's hearing.
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11 December 2007
British professor: Over-55s should have hearing screened
A comprehensive British hearing screening trial of 35,000 55-74 year-olds found that routine screenings can save the individuals and society from a variety of problems and significant expenses. Large numbers of people live for years with diminished hearing capacity without the benefits of assistive devices. A surprisingly simple screening test was found to be effective.
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06 December 2007
Law mandating noise limits meeting resistance
Music venues must turn down the noise starting in February 2008, when the new European Union noise regulations take effect. Music venues in Denmark, however, indicate that they will refuse to lower the volume.
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29 November 2007
One in four suffers from hearing loss due to noise
Twenty-seven percent of the Spanish population suffers from hearing loss. The number one reason is noise.
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26 November 2007
Noise to be turned down in German discos
If it is up to the Bavarian provincial government, music at full blast will be a plague of the past in German discos. The Bavarian lawmakers want the maximum noise levels to be limited by law.
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15 November 2007
Increasing numbers of newborns receive hearing screening
The outlook is bright for newborns in the United States, as far as their hearing health care is concerned. 65 percent of all newborns are screened for hearing loss. Hearing screening for newborns is offered by 45 states.
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12 November 2007
Waiting lists for hearing aids out of control
Danes must be patient when in need of hearing tests and treatment with hearing aids at a public hospital. At some hospitals, the wait for the initial appointment for a preliminary examination may be as long as two years.
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06 November 2007
Legislation to protect hearing
The music and entertainment industry is bigger than ever, and louder, too. New legislation is designed to protect those who work in the industry from lifelong hearing damage. But many employers pay scant attention to this serious health threat.
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01 November 2007
Impotence drugs may increase risk of sudden hearing loss
Potential risk of sudden hearing loss with impotence drugs to be displayed more prominently.
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24 October 2007
Blaring of horns banned
Noise pollution is a drag for the population of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The police is enforcing a ban on blaring horns in an attempt to lower the traffic noise level.
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23 October 2007
Dogs hearing tested
If your dog ignores your commands it may not be because of bad behaviour. Your dog could be hearing impaired. Now, Man's Best Friend can have a hearing test.
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18 October 2007
Two year wait for hearing aids through National Health Service
This is the hard truth facing hearing impaired Britons. ”?Unacceptable', says the House of Commons Health Committee.
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09 October 2007
Ears of disco goers to be protected
Many young people suffer hearing damage from loud music at concerts and in discos. The Swiss Bundesrat wants to do something about it and is changing the sound and laser regulations.
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04 October 2007
Hearing loss ranks among top-five non-fatal health burdens
A report on the total burden to the Australian society of different diseases, adult-onset hearing loss came in fourth in the overall category of non-fatal conditions accounting for 5 percent, just in front of asthma with 4 percent. Non-fatal conditions is roughly half of the total burden.
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25 September 2007
Claims against car factory for hearing loss
Several claims for compensation for hearing loss were filed against the Jaguar car plant in Merseyside, England.
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17 September 2007
"Honey, why aren't you listening"?
Three Germans in four find it upsetting when their husbands or wives do not listen. When the partner does not pay attention, most Germans assume it is because they are uninterested. Just 5 percent consider the possibility that the inattention is caused by hearing loss.
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11 September 2007
Ear infections more common in summer season
Fifty percent increase in the number of cases of ear infections, e.g. otitis media, during summer found in Mexico.
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06 September 2007
Government supporting hearing impaired children
Screening of newborns, investments in cochlear implant services and increased support for schools are part of a comprehensive approach by New Zealand authorities to support hearing impaired children from day one.
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30 July 2007
More elderly people with hearing loss
The rate of hearing impairment as the current young American generation ages is predicted to be twice that of their parents' generation.
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17 July 2007
Hope for hearing impaired people in India
Far too many Indians suffer from hearing problems without receiving proper treatment. The Union Health Ministry of India has launched a national project focusing on hearing loss. The aim is to promote prevention and treatment.
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03 July 2007
Get announcements delivered directly to your hearing aids in airports
The airport can be a true nightmare for hearing impaired travelers. Noise and confusion makes it hard to pick up public loudspeaker announcements about arrivals and departures. But it does not have to be like that.
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18 June 2007
Ontario for the prevention of hearing loss at the workplace
Exposure to excessive noise in the workplace frequently leads to permanent occupational disability. A government initiative in Ontario, Canada, aims to prevent hearing loss among workers in noisy workplaces and reduce compensation costs.
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12 June 2007
Breast milk protects against childhood otitis media
Breast-feeding counters genetic susceptibility to otitis media even long after the feeding has stopped.
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07 June 2007
Record numbers of hearing aids
More and more Swedes are fitted with hearing aids.
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04 June 2007
Hearing screening for newborns in Mexico
All newborns will undergo hearing screening within the first 24 hours of life in order to detect and treat hearing loss as early as possible.
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24 May 2007
People with hearing and speech impairment call in rescuers via text messages in Denmark
When the house is on fire or an ambulance is needed you can reach the rescue centre via text messages.
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22 May 2007
No tax break for hearing impairment
The Zürich Canton of Switzerland has long offered a special tax break for people with hearing disabilities. The Zürich Canton tax authorities want to change the law and repeal the tax deduction. Pro audito Schweiz, the Swiss association for hearing impaired people, wants hearing impaired taxpayers to rebel by ignoring the new rules.
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16 May 2007
Hearing loss hits people directly in their pocketbooks
People with hearing loss make less money, but the use of hearing aids restores lost income by 50 percent, a US survey shows.
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15 May 2007
Young footballer with hearing aids victim of discrimination
In a blatant case of discrimination, a football referee forced a 12 year-old player to take off his hearing aids in the middle of a boys' league game in Madrid, Spain. To the surprise of the referee, the audience grew so incensed at his harsh treatment of the boy, that he had to stop the game and call the police to be escorted off the field.
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07 May 2007
No more stigma in the digital age
As more and more people use ear-based Bluetooth devices to talk hands-free on their cell phone the old stigma of wearing a hearing aid gradually vanishes. It is easier to blend in when other people also wear small devices in their ears.
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03 May 2007
Long waiting lists for hearing aids
The waiting time for hearing aids in Denmark can be as long as 100 weeks.
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30 April 2007
Hearing like a codfish
The codfish has great hearing. So great, that Norwegian and French researchers are working to develop a pill using a codfish enzyme to help hearing impaired people to regain some of their lost hearing.
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19 April 2007
International Noise Awareness Day 2007
Too much noise can result in hearing loss and decreased quality of life.
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10 April 2007
48 millions in the U.K. have never had hearing test
A good hearing is an important part of a good quality of life. Yet, 48 million Britons have never had a hearing test. Even those, who are aware that they have trouble hearing, often wait for years before they have their hearing examined and receive appropriate help.
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03 April 2007
'Glue ear' due to faulty gene
Glue ear, also known as otitis media, may be caused by a faulty gene, called Evi1. Glue ear is the most common cause of hearing impairment in children and affects 50 percent of infants under the age of one year in the United Kingdom.
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26 March 2007
Phone service for hearing impaired
Telephone centre in Colombia provides worldwide telephone communication to hearing impaired Colombians.
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15 March 2007
Hearing loss gene discovered
60 percent of 70-80 year-olds have hearing problems. Hearing deteriorates with age. A group of researchers has discovered the gene related to aging and loss of hearing.
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13 March 2007
Action to prevent hearing loss in school
An action to prevent and deal with hearing loss in Spanish schools has been set in motion by the Fiapas Confederation of Families of Deaf People.
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06 March 2007
Let's party
City authorities in Copenhagen are considering a proposal to turn up the volume and the party mood in the inner city of the Danish capital on a trial basis. The idea is to make Copenhagen more attractive to party minded tourists. But numerous studies have shown that loud noise may damage the general well-being of people affected and in some cases their hearing, as well.
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20 February 2007
Progestin tied to age related hearing loss
Hormone Replacement Therapy with progestin increases the risk of hearing loss in older women. The hormone supplement may result in 10-30 percent lower hearing.
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15 February 2007
Cabinet member with hearing loss
A significant hearing loss does not slow the career of Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth, Sweden's Minister of Culture.
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09 February 2007
Nationwide hearing screening in Sweden
Almost all Swedish hospitals offer hearing screening of newborns. From 2007 every Swedish hospital will participate in this programme.
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01 February 2007
Winter Deaflympics
Athletes from 23 countries around the globe will be competing at the 16th Winter Deaflympics for deaf and hearing impaired athletes in Salt Lake City, Utah, the United States.
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23 January 2007
Hearing dogs assisting hearing impaired people
People with hearing loss often fear that they will miss important sounds. A hearing dog may be their solution. Training a hearing dog takes approximately two years.
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18 January 2007
Long waits for digital hearing aids
Hearing impaired Britons must be patient when they want to replace their old analogue hearing aids with new digital devices. The wait may be as long as five years in the worst cases. Elderly people are often put at the back of the queue.
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09 January 2007
Hearing loss affects job opportunities
Hearing impaired people have a harder time finding job security than people with normal hearing. The unemployment rate in the hearing impaired population is four times the rate in the general population.
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02 January 2007
Teachers fail to detect hearing loss half of the time
Rather than offering universal hearing screening for children, Chile's school health programme relies on teachers to identify hearing loss in preschoolers. But relying on the perceptiveness of the teachers is clearly insufficient.
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