Discovery Of Faulty Genes Could Reveal Risk Of Bone Disease May 28, 2009
New bone cells (osteoblasts) increase dramatically, are overactive and enlarged causing weak, mis-shapen bones leading to pain deformity, osteoarthritis, fractures and even deafness. Genetic factors are important but until now, only one gene is known to be linked to one third of the people with Paget s disease. (Science Daily)
Nanyang Technological University conducts world's first remote X-ray scattering experiment May 27, 2009
Knowledge gained from previous SAXS experiments have been credited for the structure determination of the vacuolar ATPase proton pump, which has been proven as a contributing factor in multiple diseases pertinent in our society including osteoporosis, deafness, malaria, encephalitis, yellow fever, HIV-infection and cancer. In 2008, Associate Professor G. Grber and Associate Professor J. Lescar of SBS has collaborated with the Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases, Singapore to use SAXS in... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Thousands Turn Out For Boys Town Event May 26, 2009
The fees from the run and walk will go toward the cochlear implant program and the Lied Learning and Technology Center for Childhood Deafness and Vision Disorders. Copyright 2009 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Sonitus Medical Secures Strategic Investment and Technology Advancement Agreement From In-Q-Tel May 26, 2009
Relying on the principle of bone conduction, this nearly invisible in the mouth (ITM) hearing & communication platform is initially intended as a simple and non-invasive treatment for hearing disorders such as single sided deafness and tinnitus ... A nearly invisible digital audio device, SoundBite(TM) relies on a well-established principle called bone conduction to deliver clear, high quality sound, and is intended to restore normal hearing to people with either single sided deafness,... (PR Newswire)
Genetic Research May Help Restore L... May 21, 2009
In their 2007 study Hair Cell Regeneration and Hearing Loss (NIH, 2007) the NIH experimented first with mice, destroying hair cells in the inner ear causing deafness in the mice ... Predicting hearing loss by learning about the genes that cause deafness, enabling scientists to determine a person s risk of developing hearing loss. (Suite101.com)
The Left's Tone Deafness On Global Risk May 21, 2009
National Review: How Ideology Has Distorted The Left's Perception Of Global Risk. U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaking with troops (AP Photo/Jason Reed, Pool). (CBS News)
Viral Infection Might Trigger High Blood Pressure May 19, 2009
The effort to develop a CMV vaccine has concentrated on childbirth, since infection during pregnancy is the leading cause of mental retardation and deafness in children, Schleiss said. "Now there is an urgency to develop a vaccine for men as well as women," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
Pitts: Pelosi's silence in '02 tortures plea for truth commission May 18, 2009
But there was nothing to stop her from writing the White House or the CIA to register her objections - even if, as her defenders say, it would have done little good, given the Bush administration's legendary deafness to criticism. There is something to be said for getting things on the record, regardless. (Athens Banner-Herald)
A fast approach to the right decision May 16, 2009
The sort of selective deafness we have: only listening to people that we like. Not breaking from the group. (CNN)
More of this story May 16, 2009
Participants rode wheelchairs, wore blindfolds and stuck thick plugs into their ears to simulate deafness. The easy part. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Age-related Difficulty Recognizing Words Predicted By Brain Differences May 15, 2009
"Depressing though it may be, the new research by Harris and colleagues has shown that as we develop age-related deafness, investing in newer and more powerful hearing aids is only part of the solution. The brain, and particularly the auditory cortex, also needs repairing, and that is not so easy to achieve," Richard Wise, MD, PhD, at Imperial College, London, who was unaffiliated with the study. The research was supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders... (Science Daily)
Molecular Defect Involved In Hearing Loss Discovered May 15, 2009
Defects in mechanotransduction genes can cause devastating diseases, such as Usher's syndrome, which is characterized by deafness, gradual vision loss, and kidney disease, which can lead to kidney failure ... In Usher syndrome and some other sensory neuronal diseases that cause deafness, the symmetry of the stereocilia and the process of mechanotransduction is disrupted, resulting in deafness ... Additional authors include Takashi Sato and Bechar Kachar of the National Institute of Deafness and... (Science Daily)
Social Security is trick on illegals May 14, 2009
The prostate operation had gone fine, but afterwards the hospital had given him an antibiotic drug that caused complete deafness ... A man who has already had 90 healthy years of life surely has no right to complain about deafness when some people get more seriously ill or die at a far younger age. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The 2,600-square-foot cabin. Photo by MIKE PROBST May 13, 2009
Special needs individuals served include those who suffer from kidney disease, cancer, blindness, deafness, spina bifida, down syndrome, mental disabilities, neurological challenges, heart disease, autism, asthma, learning disabilities, and many others. Activities for campers include archery, swimming, SCUBA, arts and crafts, dance, a ropes/challenge course, hiking, nature education, kayaking, fishing, campfire, karaoke, scavenger hunts, cooking classes, and much more. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Gene May 'Bypass' Disease-linked Mitochondrial Defects May 13, 2009
(May 10, 2005) University of Iowa Biological Sciences Professor Daniel F. Eberl and his colleagues at Duke University have uncovered genetic defects leading to deafness in fruit flies that may shed light on. (June 23, 2006) New research from the lab of Adrian Bird, a molecular geneticist at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, reveals that abnormally high levels of a protein called Uqcrc1 in the brains of mouse models. (Science Daily)
To save a baby girl May 12, 2009
The year before, O Neill had miscarried, and gotten cochlear implants to combat her deafness. People from church and the community rallied around her, offering as much comfort as they could. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Finale wrap-up: "Dollhouse" (82) May 11, 2009
An old criticism of Joss's work is the deafness and blindness when it comes to race. With the exception of Sierra, played by an actress who's half European/ half Tibetan, all the dolls seem to be white. (Salon)
Ultrasonic Communication Among Frogs May 9, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 9, 2009) UCLA scientists report on the only known frog species that can communicate using purely ultrasonic calls, whose frequencies are too high to be heard by humans. Known as Huia cavitympanum, the frog lives only on the Southeast Asian island of Borneo. (Science Daily)
Pregnant, young, unmarried: Teen mothers face tough times May 8, 2009
" Often, though, there is disappointment at the weight of responsibility."But I also see teen parents who are working together," she said.Even so, teen pregnancy is a bad decision, if only for the health risks. "The primary physical dangers are to the baby," Lange said - including low birth weight problems like deafness. Also, kids of children can have trouble learning, since the teen mother is not equipped to truly stimulate her child.Lange constantly hears the same sentiment: "I love my baby,... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
CONNIE BRISCOE PROFILE May 7, 2009
But there is one personal issue Briscoe has not explored in fiction, and she doubts she ever will: deafness. As a child she experienced mild hearing loss because of a genetic condition. (USA Today -- Life)
Epilepsy, Ataxia, Sensorineural Deafness, Tubulopathy, and KCNJ10 Mutations May 7, 2009
Background Five children from two consanguineous families presented with epilepsy beginning in infancy and severe ataxia, moderate sensorineural deafness, and a renal salt-losing tubulopathy with normotensive hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis. We investigated the genetic basis of this autosomal recessive disease, which we call the EAST syndrome (the presence of epilepsy, ataxia, sensorineural deafness, and tubulopathy) ... Conclusions Mutations in KCNJ10 cause a specific disorder, consisting of... (New England Journal of Medicine)
New Mouse Model For Understanding Cause Of Progressive Hearing Loss May 6, 2009
There are diverse causes for this, including deafness simply due to old age, hearing loss caused by infections and damage due to chronic noise ... 19, 2009) Researchers have identified tiny molecules that may lead to big breakthroughs in the treatment of hearing loss and deafness. (Science Daily)
Frommer on United's obese traveler policy May 3, 2009
They argued the cruelty of imposing discriminations - the obligation to buy two seats - on people suffering from a condition akin to blindness, deafness or an inability to walk. A middle course was urged by people seeing the partial validity of both views. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Alvin Ailey group is as vital as ever May 1, 2009
That the girl is deaf is a conceit you might almost miss; her deafness is represented visually by the signing of the chorus, which soon fades away ... She's never angry - at her deafness, at growing up, at becoming a sexual being. (Boston Globe)
Vical Updates Lead Vaccine Programs At NFID Vaccine Research Conference and Addresses Potential Response to H1N1 Swine Influenza Outbreak Apr 28, 2009
Infants born with CMV infection can be affected by blindness, deafness and mental retardation and these consequences are frequently undiagnosed until the child reaches several years of age. Widespread vaccination of adolescent females has the potential to significantly reduce or even eliminate congenital CMV over time, and this market segment offers a significant commercial vaccine target. (Primezone Releases)
How Human Ear Translates Vibrations Into Sounds: Discovery Of Ion Channel Turns Ear On Its Head Apr 28, 2009
"Many forms of hearing loss and deafness are due to disturbances in the molecular biology of the hair cell," said Jackler, who was not involved in the study ... The study was funded by grants from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders ... Millions of Americans suffer from hearing loss and deafness, and until scientists understand the molecular basis of normal hearing, it's difficult to understand what can go wrong. (Science Daily)
Rwanda becomes first developing nation to introduce vaccine for pneumococcal disease Apr 28, 2009
For those children in developing countries who contract and survive pneumococcal meningitis, one in four are left with serious disabilities, including neurological damage, kidney disease, deafness, limb amputations, and developmental delays. About the GAVI Alliance. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Science: Red pandas have a sweet tooth Apr 28, 2009
The study, funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and the National Institutes of Health, shows that the receptors for sweet compounds are more complex than previously though, the researchers said. 2009 LiveScience. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Huffington Post: Apr 28, 2009
"Falling on deaf ears" is a phrase that comes to mind though perhaps it may be better described as partial deafness paired with selective twisting of what IS being heard. Posted 12:50 PM on 04/22/2009 mjtaylor22 I'm a fan of this user. (Harper's Magazine)
Deafness is key to marital bliss Apr 28, 2009
A little deafness goes a long way toward keeping folks married ... And yet both peace-keeping strategies pale before the efficacy of deafness ... Deafness, whether real or feigned, gets millions of us married people out of doing things we don t want to do. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Spencer measles case sparks warning to families Apr 28, 2009
Measles can be a serious illness, causing pneumonia, deafness, and brain inflammation. Two to three people out of 1,000 who get measles die from the disease. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Lack Of Key Molecule Leads To Deafness Apr 20, 2009
A new study by a geneticist and hearing loss expert at Tel Aviv University has uncovered one of the root causes of deafness ... Found in hair cells of the ear, this discovery opens an entirely new window for possible treatments, and a cure for all types of deafness, age-related or genetic ... Over the last decade, science has found that microRNAs are involved in heart disease, and in cancer, and for the first time ever, our lab shows that these tiny regulators in all our cells can cause... (Science Daily)
Area runners headed for Boston Apr 19, 2009
Haddad will run lock-step with one of his athletes whose deafness is just one symptom associated with NF, the genetic, tumor-producing and often disfiguring disease. "It is a win-win," he said of the charity opportunities provided. (Florida Today)
Computers 'Trained' To Analyze Fruit-fly Behavior Apr 18, 2009
(May 10, 2005) University of Iowa Biological Sciences Professor Daniel F. Eberl and his colleagues at Duke University have uncovered genetic defects leading to deafness in fruit flies that may shed light on. . (Science Daily)
9 at Northeastern may have mumps Apr 18, 2009
To contain the spread of the disease, which in rare cases can lead to brain inflammation and deafness, Northeastern and disease specialists from the Boston Public Health Commission have urged the ill students to avoid crowds and stay in their rooms. Some of the students live in on-campus dormitories while others reside off campus. (Boston Globe)
Talking To The Wall Apr 16, 2009
The latter tends to reinforce the dissidents assumption that they are correct that the mainstream has nothing of interest to say, which is otherwise confirmed on a daily basis by a quick browse of the mainstream outlets and re-confirmed by their near-absolute deafness to any significant criticism from the right. Put another way, it is very difficult to talk to people who live inside a multi-layered cocoon and never want to come out. (The American Conservative)
Rotary Club awards scholarship to Salem State senior Apr 14, 2009
I have always been impressed with Julie s work ethic, and the fact that she has never let her deafness get in the way of her ability to do well in school, she noted. In fact, Julie has taught many of our faculty not only about deafness, but about courage and bravery and what it takes to just keep putting in the effort to achieve your dreams. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Greeks earn money for charity Apr 13, 2009
"A lot join a chapter because of philanthropies and what they support. We support various things: causes for blindness, deafness and abused women and children. Not everyone realizes how much we support and how much they appreciate our help.". With the economy, Zuniga said some fraternities and sororities have seen a 10 percent decrease in financial donations, and only time will tell what the next year will bring. (The Battalion, TX)
USG leaders serve themselves Apr 13, 2009
This means another year of wasted spending and deafness to the student body. Jack Millman is a junior in political science and economics. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
New insights into progressive hearing loss Apr 13, 2009
"We know of a number of genes involved in deafness in humans and mice but, to our great surprise, this was one of a new class of genes called microRNAs," explains Professor Miguel Angel Moreno-Pelayo, senior author on the human study, from Hospital Ramn y Cajal and Centro de Investigacin Biomdica en Red de Enfermedades Raras, Madrid, Spain ... All three sit in a vital region of seven letters in the mature sequence of miR96" says Dr Angeles Menca, the Spanish team member who found the human... (EurekAlert!)
Gene Discovery Could Lead To Male Contraceptive Apr 11, 2009
Although the team's research with these Iranian families focuses on identifying genetic causes of deafness, collecting genetic information from this population allowed the researchers to identify two families where male infertility that was not part of a syndrome appeared to be inherited. The affected men's infertility was diagnosed with a routine semen analysis. (Science Daily)
Cliffs 50th Anniversary Album Apr 10, 2009
This is a compound overview of the UKs first real rock n roll musician, but Im afraid most of his surviving fans might have to adjust their hearing aids to compensate for their old-age deafness to listen to their almost forgotten hero in this collection of his best songs. Somehow the tunes that had us all jiving and bopping way back in the days of Brylcreem, stove-pipe jeans and oil-leaking British motorbikes seem to have lost their glory-days magic. (iAfrica.com)
Children still need those mumps shots Apr 7, 2009
Approximately 5 percent of males see testicular involvement; meningitis, encephalitis and deafness occur in fewer than 1 percent of cases. The lessons learned from the 2006 college mumps epidemic are that mumps is still around; mumps vaccination is still necessary; and that either a longer-lasting mumps vaccine should be developed or additional mumps booster doses might protect folks who work or live in close proximity with one another. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Former 'Sesame Street' actress Linda Bove to visit Framingham's Learning Center for the Deaf Apr 7, 2009
Bright-eyed fifth-grader Zoe Allardice remembers watching "Sesame Street" and being inspired by deaf actress Linda Bove, whose confidence made her feel, despite her own deafness, she could achieve anything ... "Kids should feel comfortable doing whatever they want. Deaf children need to believe they can do anything, and their deafness should not be a defining factor. They should feel they can take their own path wherever it leads.". (Framingham TAB, MA)
George Keeler, the Two Sisters Pub and ‘I Shot the Sheriff’ ... (2) Apr 6, 2009
We hated to call The Blatz because the guy who answered the phone shouted BLATZ so loudly that we had to hold the phone at arm s length to avoid temporary deafness. But now for the most interesting part of this follow-up story the phone rang one evening as we were getting ready for company and it was Tom Beaman, with whom I attended College High School. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
South Africa: Govt Adds New Vaccine for Children Apr 5, 2009
Amongst other conditions, Madhi added, the pneumococcus bacteria may cause deafness in children. "The pneumococcus is a very important bacterial cause of "Acute Otitis Media", which is the one that is the most difficult to treat. It obviously impacts on the child's ability to develop language, to develop speech and it also impacts on the child's ability in terms of learning", he said. (allAfrica.com)
Gene defect clue to male pill Apr 4, 2009
In this study, the researchers were looking at a population with high rates of disease-causing gene mutations to investigate genetic causes of deafness. However, while they were collecting genetic information, the scientists discovered that two families had different DNA mutations in the CATSPER1 gene. (BBC News -- Health)
TWITTER: Follow us @USATODAYhealth Apr 3, 2009
Breakthrough in stem cell research in the UK could mean a cure for deafness: from web. Go fly a kite - really. (USA Today -- Tech)
Surprisingly High Rate Of Patients Readmitted To Hospital Within A Month Apr 2, 2009
(June 2, 2008) Preventable adverse events in hospitals occur three times more often among patients with communication problems, such as deafness, blindness, psychiatric disorders and multiple health issues or. . (Science Daily)
Stem cell 'deafness cure' closer Apr 2, 2009
"This should facilitate the development of a stem cell treatment for deafness." ... Vivienne Michael of Deafness Research UK said: "This study highlights the importance of stem cell research. "In addition to the future potential for restoring hearing with stem cell therapy, the recent research success means that we may now have better ways to test the efficacy and toxicity of new drugs on auditory cells. (BBC News -- Health)
Biologists Discover A Protein Link To Wound Healing Apr 2, 2009
(May 8, 2006) A mutation in a gene commonly associated with deafness can play an important part in improving wound healing, a scientist told the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics in. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Nigeria: Fresh Outbreak of Lassa Fever [editorial] Apr 2, 2009
The most common complication of Lassa fever is deafness and it occurs in approximately one-third of cases, and in many cases hearing loss is permanent, according to experts. Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic fever identified in the town of Lassa in Borno state in 1969. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe jails 'embarrassing' Apr 2, 2009
Stem cell 'deafness cure' closer. MOST READ. (BBC News -- Africa)
Sarkozy backs off push for reforms Mar 30, 2009
Mr. Sarkozy, who plans to attend the NATO summit in London on April 2, has been accused of having a deafness to general dissatisfaction, and polls show a steady loss of the president's popularity ... He accused the president of deafness to the general dissatisfaction and a refusal to answer questions on key economic subjects. (Insight on the News)
Loss of smell is nothing to sniff at Mar 30, 2009
The partial or complete absence of a sense of smell -- called anosmia -- is far less apparent or prominent than other sensory conditions such as deafness or blindness. But the condition, thought to affect millions of Americans, brings its own set of challenges. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hairs grown from stem cells 'may restore hearing to the deaf' Mar 30, 2009
According to them, eventually the cells could be used to perform cell transplants in deaf patients to replace the hair cells and neurons that are damaged in a form of deafness known as sensorineural hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss is one of the most common forms of deafness, accounting for 90 per cent of cases and affecting millions of people worldwide. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
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Half of the disabilities are severe problems such as cerebral palsy, blindness or deafness. Gavin's parents, who should have been celebrating their baby's birth, didn't know if their son would make it through the night, much less what his future might hold. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Nigeria: Contending With Lassa Fever Scourge Mar 30, 2009
With the rampant but unexplained fever that comes with bleeding manifestations (many of which had resulted in death), and the fact that some survived, though with deafness, the authorities in the state, according to Asogun, decided to do something about it. In 1994/95 for instance, serological tests carried out on some blood samples from patients and staff members were positive for the Lassa fever virus. (allAfrica.com)
Will Bad Economy Lead To A New Outlook? Mar 29, 2009
Will Bad Economy Lead To A New Outlook. Will Bad Economy Lead To A New Outlook. (CBS News)
Exploring Jewish bioethics via questions, Socratic style Mar 27, 2009
But is it ethical to use PGD for a condition that s not fatal, such as deafness or dwarfism. he asked. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Tinnitus cure 'is a step closer' Mar 26, 2009
Vivienne Michael, chief executive of Deafness Research UK, said: "The new research gives us a better understanding of how and why tinnitus and hearing loss so often go hand in hand. "Tinnitus is a blight on the lives of millions, and any new research that may offer hope for tinnitus sufferers is both exciting and warmly welcomed. " Over a third of the UK population will suffer from tinnitus at some point in their lives and about one in 100 will experience serious problems with long-term,... (BBC News -- Health)
Auditory Regions Of Brain Convert To Sense Of Touch, Hearing Loss Study Finds Mar 26, 2009
Adult deafness induces somatosensory conversion of ferret auditory cortex. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2009; DOI. (Science Daily)
New Stem Cell Therapy May Lead To Treatment For Deafness Mar 24, 2009
23, 2009) Deafness affects more than 250 million people worldwide ... "The results are the first in vitro renewable stem cell system derived from the human auditory organ and have the potential for a variety of applications, such as studying the development of human cochlear neurons and hair cells, as models for drug screening and helping to develop cell-based therapies for deafness," say the authors ... (June 2, 2003) University of Michigan scientists have used gene therapy to grow new auditory... (Science Daily)
ESCONDIDO: Large crowd expected for healing service Mar 24, 2009
On Suarez's Web site, the Rev. Jeff Shannon of the Mary Mother of the Poor foundation wrote about seeing blindness, deafness, cancer and other conditions and illnesses cured as the priest laid his hands on the faithful. But Shannon also emphasized that it is Jesus who is doing the healing through Suarez's hands, which is why the priest requests that people to ask only for healing prayers after he has celebrated the Mass with them. (North County Times)
Yale Lab Discovers New Gene-Based Syndrome Mar 21, 2009
The researchers labeled the new syndrome SeSAME because of the problems it causes -- seizures, sensorineural deafness, ataxia, mental retardation and electrolyte imbalance. The findings are in this week's issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (MEDLINEplus)
