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22 December 2010
Another reason for age-related hearing loss is found
Researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Wisconsin have discovered that the protein Bak can be partially responsible for up to 50% of all over 65's suffering from hearing loss.
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20 December 2010
Temporary hearing deprivation can lead to 'lazy ear'
It is well-known by scientists that degraded sensory experience during childhood may cause ”?lazy eyes'. But an American study shows likewise that short-term hearing deprivation at an early age may result in ”?lazy ears'.
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13 December 2010
Army band members must protect their hearing
The ruling applies to all members of Corps of Army Music in Britain.
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09 December 2010
More than half with Chronic Kidney Disease have hearing loss
Severe hearing loss affects almost 30% of patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.
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06 December 2010
One in 20 school children has hearing loss in one ear
Hearing loss in one ear harms the ability to comprehend and use language.
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02 December 2010
Extremely dangerous noise levels at NASCAR races
Extensive research of NASCAR races in the U.S. shows noise levels up to 900 times higher than the allowable occupational daily noise dose. The researchers say that the damage to the hearing of those involved or watching the races can lead to hearing loss and tinnitus.
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29 November 2010
Infrasonics: the Silent Enemy
We cannot hear infrasonic waves, as these frequencies are under that, which the human ear can pick up. Despite this, these sounds can pose a great risk to our hearing and our health.
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24 November 2010
Men More Likely to Suffer Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
TV and radio, airplanes and traffic jams - the soundtrack of life is, at times, too loud. New research suggests men need to be more careful about keeping the volume down.
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18 November 2010
Early treatment hope for tinnitus
Research has indicated that tinnitus might be treatable soon after its onset, at least temporarily.
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15 November 2010
Rock your senses
As a deaf or hearing impaired person, it can be difficult to experience the rushes and rhythms of a musical event. That is something the Dutch project group Skyway Foundation have changed. What seemed like an impossible mission has been made very much a reality – to create musical events for the hearing impaired. They call the event “Sencityâ€.
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10 November 2010
Even minor hearing loss can effect a child's ability to learn
Paediatric literature demonstrates that even children with "minimal" hearing loss are at risk academically compared to their normal hearing peers. If parents and school teachers do not take children with reduced hearing into consideration, it can lead to social, emotional and learning difficulties for the child in the long term, warns the American Better-Hearing Institute (BHI).
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04 November 2010
Protein can help to restore hearing
Researchers at the University of California in San Diego have discovered, that the protein Sox2 is involved in the process through which stem cells develop into ganglion neurons - the nerve cells that send sound representations to the brain.
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03 November 2010
Hearing loss may result in the loss of both job and income
However, the use of hearing aids reduces the impact of hearing loss on one's job and income, an American study shows.
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My hearing aid is a part of me
Dale Sindell, an American woman who settled in Madrid, Spain more than 20 years ago, has always moved forward in spite of the fact that she has not only had to face her own hearing loss at a young age but her third son's hearing loss as well.
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27 October 2010
Alcohol may cause hearing loss
Many of us are probably aware of the obvious risks connected with excess drinking. But we may not be aware of some of the less recognized side effects cause by alcohol. Research shows that alcohol can also have an effect on our ability to hear.
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21 October 2010
Three million Canadians suffer from hearing loss
Hearing loss affects 10 percent of all Canadians, but only one in six of the hearing impaired wear hearing aids.
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18 October 2010
A gene identified as the reason for age-related hearing loss
Researchers from California have connected the gene Loxhd1 with age-related hearing loss. The discovery can perhaps help researchers develop new forms of treatment.
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13 October 2010
Take care of your child's hearing
Children are born with more hearing-related nerve cells than adults. That means that they do not develop noise-related hearing loss as quickly as adults, but when the damage is first done, it is permanent.
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07 October 2010
Hearing loss among teenage girls has doubled
A study published in the American Journal of Adolescent Health shows that high-frequency hearing loss among some teenage girls has risen from around 10 percent to almost 20 percent in 24 years.
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04 October 2010
Use of cell phones may increase risk of tinnitus
Researchers think that a possible explanation for tinnitus may be that the auditory pathway directly absorbs a significant amount of microwave energy emitted by a cell phone.
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29 September 2010
Noise affects our physical and mental well being
A major Swedish study shows that noise has a great affect on our lives. Not just at work but also in our free time. The consequences are hearing loss, stress, uneasiness, concentration difficulty and many other symptoms.
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23 September 2010
Painkillers may cause hearing loss
Over-the-counter painkillers such as aspirin and paracetamol can lead to hearing loss if they are taken often. It is especially young men who risk hearing loss.
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20 September 2010
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich suffers from ringing in the ears
Life as a rock musician has left its mark on drummer Lars Ulrich from the band Metallica. Innumerable huge concerts without ear plugs means that he today suffers from Tinnitus.
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15 September 2010
Parents worried about their children's hearing
An American study places hearing loss as the top medical concern among parents.
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13 September 2010
A protein found to be crucial for hearing
The role of a protein in the inner ear has been found to be crucial for hearing ability and balance, according to a study. When there is a mutation in the gene which encodes this protein, hearing loss and balance disorders were found.
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10 September 2010
More teens are hearing impaired
Nearly one in five American teenagers has some degree of hearing loss. This is a sharp increase from just 15 years ago, a study shows. The main cause is thought to be teen's use of ear buds.
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06 September 2010
Good advice for conversations
Even with the most modern hearing technology it can be difficult to hear everything that is being said when speaking directly to another person or in a larger group. Here are 13 simple tips to optimise such situations.
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03 September 2010
51% of Irish MP3-users are damaging their hearing
A survey conducted in Ireland found that the nation's MP3 generation is facing premature hearing damage.
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02 September 2010
Hearing aids are extremely important for most hearing impaired people
Hearing aids have a huge importance when it comes to one-on-one conversations. On the whole, hearing aids are very important when it comes to day to day life in the home, something which is shown by a new study conducted amongst hearing aid users.
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25 August 2010
Being hearing impaired is draining
It is not strange to feel tired as a hearing impaired person. It requires extra energy to concentrate just to hear.
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19 August 2010
Implanted hearing aids heighten childrens quality of life
A recent American study shows that implanted hearing aids called Cochlear implants increase the quality of life of deaf children. According to the study, deaf children with implants rate their quality of life as highly as children with normal hearing.
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16 August 2010
Can antibiotics protect hearing?
Studies with mice indicate that small doses of antibiotics can protect hearing. These effects have however only been observed in mice.
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11 August 2010
USA: Consumer guide makes it easier to buy hearing aids
A comprehensive guide produced by The Better Hearing Institute in the US provides answers to all the questions that Americans may have when addressing their hearing loss for the first time.
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06 August 2010
Men most at risk from noise on the job
A Norwegian study shows that men have a greater risk of developing hearing loss than women and that male-dominated positions are more at risk than others. The results can be used to fight hearing damage in these high-risk jobs.
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03 August 2010
Older people have "Golden ears"
Around 5% of all people over the age of 50 have what is called golden ears. This means that they can hear the full range of frequencies detectable by the human ear (roughly 20 hertz to 20 kilohertz). Most people lose some of their hearing with age. Now the reason for golden ears is being studied.
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28 July 2010
GPs do not notice hearing loss enough
An Australian study has shown that a patients hearing impairment is not always caught by the GP. This does not just have consequences for the individual, but for society as a whole.
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23 July 2010
Vitamin A may protect from hearing loss
Research shows a connection between the concentration of vitamin A and the occurrence of hearing loss. These vitamins come especially from daily nutrition.
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20 July 2010
What does your hearing aid sound like?
Sound is measured in decibels, but it can be difficult to describe what the sound in a hearing aid actually sounds like. The perception of sound cannot be measured, it is subjective and can be difficult to describe.
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09 July 2010
Study documents mp3-damage
Seven percent of studied nine-year-olds have tinnitus. Those are the findings of the first scientific investigation into the effects of young people's mp3-usage.
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05 July 2010
Cochlear implants - the earlier, the better
Children who receive cochlear implants before the age of 18 months are more able to hear, comprehend sound and music, and speak than their counterparts who receive the implants at a later age, a study shows.
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02 July 2010
Guide: Eliminate temporary hearing loss
When the hearing goes, it does not - luckily - have to be permanent. Blocked ears, sinuses or fever reducing medicine can cause temporary hearing loss.
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29 June 2010
Solar-powered hearing aids
In Botswana, an NGO project is producing hearing aids for the hard of hearing in developing countries. The apparatus also includes a small recharger, in which the batteries can be recharged using the suns rays. Production of the hearing aids started as a small project, but has grown so large that the hearing aids can now be purchased in 31 developing countries.
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24 June 2010
Tinnitus is not hereditary
An extensive Norwegian study now suggests that tinnitus is not hereditary. It is however too early to confirm whether this is true for all forms of tinnitus.
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23 June 2010
Hearing aid batteries now become mercury-free
New mercury-free batteries can not only benefit the environment but also give hearing aid users a clearer conscience. The new types of batteries can cause problems for the hearing aids users. Both the battery manufacturers and the hearing aid manufacturers work hard to solve these temporary problems.
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16 June 2010
Hearing aids are indispensable
Hearing aids are extremely important for the hearing impaired when taking part in social activities
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15 June 2010
Is an erection worth a hearing loss?
A US study shows a correlation between hearing loss and the use of the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra.
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11 June 2010
Stem cells can possibly re-establish hearing
Hearing loss is often the result of damaged hair cells in the inner ear. Birds have the ability to create new hair cells, but that is an ability that mammals, and therefore humans, do not possess. Researchers are now looking at a way of making stem cells develop into new hair cells, which can possibly re-establish hearing in people.
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10 June 2010
Watch out for your hearing in the World Cup
As a football fan you would love to support your national team in the World Cup 2010 in South Africa, if you are planning to do so, remember to take not just your enthusiasm, but also a pair of earplugs to the stadium.
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04 June 2010
Socioeconomic status may influence the risk of hearing loss
A Swedish study has shown that hearing problems can be associated with socio-economic status and noise exposure.
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Ha Ha - I have hearing problems
Ashkan Tehrani has a hearing-impairment, and he has made it his trademark. He is always ready to make a joke about it with a smile on his face.
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25 May 2010
Hearing with your skin
We don't just use our ears when we hear, but also our skin. The two senses work together to help us hear.
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One in nine in working population suffering from hearing loss
A majority in Sweden favours compulsory hearing tests in the workplace.
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More than 1.3 million Swedes with hearing damage
55 percent of Swedes with hearing damage are in the 16-64 year age group.
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12 May 2010
Tinnitus on the menu
Ready meals and light products are among a range of foods, which can actually make tinnitus worse, say an expert.
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07 May 2010
Parents do not know enough about middle ear inflammation
Over 90% of parents have inadequate or no knowledge whatsoever of middle ear inflammation (otitis media), and that can put their children at risk.
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04 May 2010
A gene that can cause hearing impairment
A gene involved in our hearing is called claudin-9. When that gene suffers a mutation, the result can be hereditary hearing problems. Those are the findings of scientists from Kansas State University and University of Iowa, through their studies with mice.
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27 April 2010
Healthier hearing in the baby boomers
The hearing of the post-war generation - the baby boomers - is better than that of their parents. That is the conclusion of an American study, which shows that the rate of hearing impairment in baby boomers is in fact 31% lower than that of their parents.
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19 April 2010
Chemotherapy for testicular cancer causes hearing loss
A new study is indicating that chemotherapy for testicular cancer may cause permanent hearing loss and long-term tinnitus. The study was carried out by researchers at the Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway.
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13 April 2010
Taking care of your hearing aids
To get the best performance out of your hearing aid you must follow a few simple and common sense care instructions.
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09 April 2010
Headphones and sports a dangerous cocktail
A personal stereo and headphones have become part of your sports equipment. when you go running or jogging, But the volume at which you listen to your favorite music or radio program when you go running or jogging with your head-phones, and the sweating from exerting yourself may cause hearing loss and other hearing disorders.
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06 April 2010
Work noise to be removed by design
Less noise rather than more hearing tests is the way forward in the quest to reduce work related hearing injuries, according to researchers in the Netherlands. Noise reducing design is one option.
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23 March 2010
Relief for tinnitus sufferers
Manipulated music bringing relief from symptoms of tinnitus, according to study published by the Westphalian Wilhelms University in Munster, Germany.
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16 March 2010
Blue collar workers slower in seeking treatment
Blue collar workers wait longer than white collar workers before seeking treatment for hearing loss.
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04 March 2010
Tokio Hotel twins hard of hearing since birth
Tokio Hotel, the popular German band, has ridden a wave of success since its first album, Schrei, was recorded in 2005. The band's third album, Humanoid, was issued in October, 2009. The success of the band has come at a high price, however. The lead singer, Bill Kaulitz and his twin brother, Tom, have been losing their hearing.
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01 March 2010
Hearing loss treatment among top research priorities
Treatment of hearing loss is in fourth place on top-100 research priority list prepared for the US Congress.
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25 February 2010
More than 1.3 million Swedes with hearing damage
55 percent of Swedes with hearing damage are in the 16-64 year age group.
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19 February 2010
Convertibles damaging hearing
Lovers of cruising down the highway in a convertible with the top down risk serious hearing damage, according to a British study.
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18 February 2010
USA: How to receive financial assistance for hearing aids
A guide published by The Better Hearing Institute in Washington DC tells you how to apply for subsidies for your purchase of hearing aids if you live in the US.
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15 February 2010
One in nine in working population suffering from hearing loss
A majority in Sweden favours compulsory hearing tests in the workplace.
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03 February 2010
Dire Straits star has hearing loss
Bass guitarist John Illsley has sustained considerable hearing loss after years of exposure to damaging levels of decibels
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29 January 2010
Virtual Reality for ear surgeons
Danish scientists have developed a new advanced 3D simulator, making it easier to practice delicate middle ear procedures
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25 January 2010
Therapy and hearing aids helping tinnitus patients
Study finds combination of therapy and hearing aids to be extremely effective for tinnitus paitents.
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13 January 2010
Rebellious young listeners
Young MP3 listeners fail to heed warnings from others about the risk to their hearing. Many respond by turning the volume even louder.
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11 January 2010
U.S. child hearing loss more prevalent in Hispanics
Hispanic children and those of low-income households are more likely to suffer from hearing loss, according to U.S. review.
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07 January 2010
Grandchildren prompting hearing tests
Not hearing grandchildren clearly is the main reason grandparents decide to have their hearing tested.
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