'Escaped' proteins add to hearing loss in elderly, UF researchers find Nov 11, 2009
Escaped' proteins add to hearing loss in elderly, UF researchers find ... Escaped' proteins add to hearing loss in elderly, UF researchers find ... Age-related hearing loss is the most common sensory disorder among the elderly. (EurekAlert!)
Able Planet Wins Five 2010 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Nov 11, 2009
Current consumer technologies are unable to address challenges relating to hearing loss, difficult listening environments, and hard to hear sounds and speech, forcing listeners to turn it up to potentially damaging levels. Able Planet technologies create a live experience with full rich sound and clear speech that can be used by people with All Levels of Hearing and is enjoyed at lower volumes enabling listeners to Turn it Down to help preserve hearing. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cedar Rapids man may have died of meningitis Nov 11, 2009
Bacterial meningitis, which is much more serious than the viral form, can result in brain damage, hearing loss, paralysis and death. Symptoms include high fever, headache and stiff neck. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Scientists Create 'Golden Ear' Mouse With Great Hearing As It Ages Nov 10, 2009
The work by one of the world's foremost groups in age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, marks the first time that scientists have created the mouse equivalent of a person with "golden ears" -- people who are able to retain great hearing even as they grow older ... To create a thriving colony of mice for his work on hearing loss, Frisina's group introduced some virility into the mix, mating the poor breeders with mice known both for their solid breeding habits and also their accelerated... (Science Daily)
Kids' latest aerosol of choice Nov 9, 2009
Irreversible hearing loss and brain damage may occur. High levels of inhalants can cause death by suffocation or heart failure. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Andy Declares War on War Nov 9, 2009
" However, I will never agree to desecrating Veteran's Day when I lost 13 fellow sailors in a "peace time" Navy from 1981 to 1984! Andy, may God bless you, but do not trample on those that are protecting your freedom...do NOT trample our love ones. by gary8555 November 8, 2009 11:41 PM EST As a Veteran I totally agree with Andy. Lets rename Veterans day to "No War Day"! The VA denied my claim for hearing. The Doctor asked if my father was hard of hearing, I advised her "Yes he was". She then... (CBS News)
HOLLISTON PTSA: Notes for November Nov 9, 2009
His topic, "Taking the Dis out of Disability," also included an explanation of his cerebral palsy and battle with hearing loss. In November, "Poetry in Motion" will explore poetic literature, mime and acting with grade 7 students. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Senior Neighbors: Nov. 5 Nov 6, 2009
Research shows that hearing loss, left untreated, can lead to isolation and disruption of family life. The good news is that effective solutions for hearing loss are available. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
More Action Is Needed To Support Millions Of Tinnitus Sufferers Worldwide, Review Finds Nov 5, 2009
" Other key findings of the research review include: Ten to 15% of people experience tinnitus at some time in their life. Five per cent of the UK's 4.7 million sufferers experience severe and persistent tinnitus that affects their lifestyle. 19% of Americans have the condition -- with only 12 million seeking help. 14.5% of Italians have prolonged spontaneous tinnitus and 1.5 million German adults experience 'considerably annoying tinnitus'. Tinnitus increases with age and hearing impairment and... (Science Daily)
Police identify woman killed by train Saturday Nov 2, 2009
Kusmider told family she couldn't hear out of her left ear, Guanlao said, but the daughter doesn't know if hearing loss played a role in the collision. "She had no problem hearing us," she said. (Anchorage Daily News)
T-Boz's Brain Tumor Battle Oct 31, 2009
This is to avoid coming out of surgery with any facial weakness or hearing loss or even worse, stroke or coma, which can happen. Black was optimistic he could successfully remove the tumor. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Testicular Cancer Survivors Face Other Ills Oct 30, 2009
Cisplatin-based chemotherapy can damage nerves in many patients, and one in five survivors suffers from hearing loss and tinnitus, also known as ringing in the ears. The avoidance of mediastinal radiotherapy has reduced the likelihood of long-lasting heart problems. (MEDLINEplus)
AP sues over video of prison grenade Oct 27, 2009
Inmate subdued by grenadeThe 135-pound Raynard Jackson, who said he suffered hearing loss after the blast, is the only Wisconsin inmate ever subdued by a stinger grenade. The grenade creates a flash of light, followed by a loud blast accompanied by smoke and the spraying of rubber pellets. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Meet Amy Arend (2) Oct 26, 2009
It s amazing how one person can make the student with a hearing loss feel at ease. She really bonds with the other students. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Here karmas the bride Oct 25, 2009
I started to experience strange feelings; an MRI showed there was a small tumor, which would cause permanent hearing loss, facial paralysis and balance issues ... I started to experience strange feelings; an MRI showed there was a small tumor, which would cause permanent hearing loss, facial paralysis and balance issues. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Stem Cells Offer New Hope For Kidney Disease Patients Oct 24, 2009
Patients may develop hearing loss and eye disease as well. Although treatment can slow the progression of kidney disease, there is currently no cure for Alport syndrome. (Science Daily)
USU hosts So. Cache Latina students Oct 24, 2009
They helped with preschoolers with hearing loss at the school and learned about cochlear implants. They also went to the assistive technology lab, where they maneuvered wheel chairs and learned about other adaptations. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Hearing Centers of New England open for business in Medford Oct 23, 2009
Ingwersen will also be providing ototoxic risk assessments, which check to see if any medications her patients are taking are known to cause hearing loss. She does not charge for preliminary evaluations. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Implants mark the beginning of hearing, speech for Klemme toddler Oct 22, 2009
At that point, we knew he had some form of hearing loss, Clarissa said. Evan then went through a series of tests to determine just how much hearing loss he had. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Maxine Lois Wirth Lawrence Oct 22, 2009
Having also had scarlet fever, Maxine was plagued with hearing loss for most of her life but never let that or much of anything, get her down. From age 6 to 9, Maxine spent much of her time alternating from logging camps with her father to staying on the farm on First Creek with her paternal grandparents, Will and Anna Wirth. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Brown publishes NI policing plans Oct 22, 2009
The Northern Ireland Executive would, in any one year, have to meet the first 12m of compensation claims by police officers suffering from hearing loss. Anything above that would be met by the Treasury. (BBC News -- UK)
Australian soldier deafened by IED blast Oct 21, 2009
"On return of the patrol to a Forward Operating Base the soldier was subsequently identified as suffering hearing loss.". As a precautionary measure, he was evacuated by helicopter to the coalition medical facility in Tarin Kowt for further observation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Nonprofit brings early Halloween to Codman Farm Oct 21, 2009
Decibels Foundation President and founder Mark Dunning said he was pleased with the attendance at the pre-Halloween party, which was held to benefit local programs for children with hearing loss ... The Decibels Foundation provides services such as sign language lessons, workshops, conferences, and funding for early intervention services for children with hearing loss and their families ... Some of the other 24 volunteers included parents of children from Minuteman Arc Early Intervention Program... (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Americans Who Believe In Equality Are More Likely To Buy On Impulse Oct 21, 2009
20, 2009) A new study from Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business finds that Americans who believe in equality are more-impulsive shoppers. And it has implications for how to market products differently in countries where shoppers are more likely to buy on impulse. (Science Daily)
Madonna a Noisy Neighbor, Lawsuit Says Oct 20, 2009
Madonna is spoiled, thoughtless pig, and probably has severe hearing loss after years of performing at deafening volume. She can well afford a space for the garbage she considers music. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Folate Reduces Hearing Loss Risk in Men Oct 17, 2009
Increased intakes of antioxidant vitamins have no bearing on whether or not a man will develop hearing loss, but higher folate intake can decrease his risk by 20 percent, according to new research presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting XPO, in San Diego, CA.. The study, which identified 3,559 cases of men with hearing loss, found that there was no beneficial association with increased intakes of antioxidant vitamins... (Newsmax)
Study: Over Half College Students Set iPods Too Loud Oct 17, 2009
After asking a group of college students to listen to the rock song "Summer of 69" by Brian Adams on their iPods or other personal music players, researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg checked the volume of the devices and discovered that about 55 percent of current college students could eventually suffer permanent hearing loss ... "No subjects had significant hearing loss," the researchers said of the 31 students tested, "but it should be noted that these subjects... (Fox News)
Driving Convertibles Is Bad for Hearing Oct 16, 2009
Repeated exposure to sounds over 85 decibels are widely recognized to raise the risk of permanent hearing loss. Surgeon Philip Michael, an ear, nose and throat specialist who was in charge of the research said, These noise levels, over a period of time and given repeated exposure, have the potential to cause hearing loss, he told the Daily Mail ... Noise-induced hearing loss is frequently preventable, said Dr. Mark Downs of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People. (Newsmax)
Noncorrectable Vision Problems Associated With Shorter Lifespan In Older Adults Oct 16, 2009
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. (July 12, 2007) Individuals age 49 and older with cataract and those age 49 to 74 years with age-related macular degeneration appear to have higher mortality rates over an 11-year period than those without such. (Science Daily)
Thief steals Hampton festival funds in daylight burglary Oct 15, 2009
Gebhart, who is disabled and suffers from hearing loss, said she uses the hearing aids on a daily basis. "I've been a wreck all week, Gebhart said.Gebhart said the theft occurred in daylight around 5 p.m. on J Street, an hour before the festival, sponsored by the precinct, was scheduled to close."We were manning the precinct tent and we decided to start closing down, Gebhart said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NFL commissioner hints that Rush Limbaugh may not be suitable for franchise ownership Oct 14, 2009
Mark Very true about what else could have caused the hearing loss. I for one am TOTALLY shocked that such a buff hunk as Rush has to pay for sex am I the only one. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Vision Influences Adults' Success And Health; Prenatal Factors May Be Crucial Oct 12, 2009
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. (Aug. (Science Daily)
As Teens Plug In, Parents Fret Oct 10, 2009
Worries are justified, say hearing loss experts who urge prevention ... And high on many lists, it seems, are fears about hearing loss ... "We certainly are seeing more and more children who seem to have acquired hearing loss," said Dr. David Tunkel, chief of pediatric otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore and chairman-elect of the academy's pediatric otolaryngology committee. (MEDLINEplus)
Our noisy world Oct 10, 2009
Men, convertible drivers at higher risk for hearing loss - CNN.com ... Men, convertible drivers at higher risk for hearing loss ... This may explain why men are at greater risk of noise-induced hearing loss. (CNN)
Grinding Away Stress With Your Teeth? Oct 10, 2009
In severe cases it can affect your ears and result in hearing loss. So, what are some ways you can combat the wear-and-tear on your teeth. (CBS News -- Health)
Say What? 8 Ways to Lose Your Hearing Oct 10, 2009
Loud Sounds Cause Hearing Loss - ABC News ... Convertibles, medications and smoking can contribute to hearing loss. (ABC News)
Open Forum: Results of a BRHSC drive-by Oct 10, 2009
It would seem to me, the Halsted and Peterson Buildings could be turned into a veterans complex, such as a veterans home; a dentistry clinic; a Hearing Loss Clinic; or a Mental Health and Rehabilitation Center. The new veterans wellness outpatient clinic could remain where it is on Northwest Seventh Street as long as it is up and running already. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Study: Having Top Down Affects Hearing Oct 10, 2009
Moore said often where hearing loss is concerned, you don't notice until it's gone. "Most of the time when you're exposed to noise levels over a period of time, it's a very insidious loss that occurs," Moore said. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Obscure health risks still pose a threat Oct 9, 2009
Research shows that noise levels over 85 decibels can result in hearing loss, and the study presented on Tuesday said that drivers are consistently exposed to noise levels between 88 and 90 decibels. Only doing cardio at the gym. (Daily Orange, NY)
LRAD lets police have the loudest word Oct 9, 2009
Witold Walczak, legal director of the Pennsylvania American Civil Liberties Union, said his office is investigating claims that at least one person suffered hearing loss after being exposed to the LRAD.. Peter Shell, co-chair of the Thomas Merton Center's antiwar committee, called it a "dangerous weapon.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Convertibles Hazardous to Your Hearing? Oct 9, 2009
"If you are exposed for long periods above 85 decibels [of sound], you have the potential for hearing loss," says Philip Michael, MD, an ear-nose-throat surgeon at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcestershire, U.K., and the study's lead author ... "The maximum noise was at 70 miles per hour and that was 89 decibels. It has the potential for causing long-term hearing loss.'' To put those decibel levels in context, a normal conversation is about 60 decibels; a rock concert is about 115... (CBS News)
Convertibles May Make You Hard Of Hearing, Study Finds Oct 9, 2009
Sustained levels of 85 decibels can result in hearing loss ... "Driving convertible cars with the roof and windows lowered presents a potential scenario towards causing hearing loss. However, although hearing protection devices may be worn, noise levels may be reduced below the criterion level (which was 85 decibels) by raising windows," concludes the study presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation annual meeting. (W-USA News, DC)
Transplant Patients Should Be Monitored for Ear Infection Oct 8, 2009
While ear infections are best known as a condition affecting children, they can also strike adults and cause severe pain, hearing loss and other complications. The research was scheduled to be presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation annual meeting, held Oct. 4 to 7 in San Diego, Calif. (MEDLINEplus)
Drivers Of Convertibles May Be At Risk For Noise-induced Hearing Loss Oct 8, 2009
Long or repeated exposure to sounds over 85 Db is widely recognized to cause permanent hearing loss ... 16, 2007) A new study of twins shows that genes play a significant role in the level of hearing loss that often appears in late middle age ... (June 12, 2008) Smoking and body mass index are risk factors in the development of age-related hearing loss, says one of the largest-ever studies into risk factors for hearing loss -- but alcohol has a protective. (Science Daily)
Genetic Mutation A Strong Indicator Of Age-related Hearing Loss Risk Oct 8, 2009
7, 2009) Patients who exhibited a certain genetic mutation of anti-oxidant enzymes are three times more likely to develop age-related hearing loss (ARHL), according to new research presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in San Diego, CA. ... The study, which collected DNA samples from 55 patients with ARHL, indicated that there exists a significant correlation between the presence of a mutation of the GSTT1... (Science Daily)
Higher Folates, Not Antioxidants, Can Reduce Hearing Loss Risk In Men Oct 7, 2009
6, 2009) Increased intakes of antioxidant vitamins have no bearing on whether or not a man will develop hearing loss, but higher folate intake can decrease his risk by 20 percent, according to new research presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in San Diego, CA. ... The study, which identified 3,559 cases of men with hearing loss, found that there was no beneficial association with increased intakes of... (Science Daily)
Convertible drivers at risk of hearing loss Oct 7, 2009
Long or repeated exposure to sounds over 85 Db is widely recognized to cause permanent hearing loss. Road surface, traffic congestion, wind noise, and driving speed were all contributing factors. (India Times, India)
Noise Hurts Men's Hearing More, Study Shows Oct 7, 2009
Married white guys are especially at risk for noise-induced hearing loss, research finds ... MONDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that men -- especially married white men -- are much more likely to develop noise-induced hearing loss than women ... But there's some good news: Another study finds that older men who take high doses of folate can decrease their risk of hearing loss by 20 percent. (MEDLINEplus)
Convertibles 'bad for the ears' Oct 7, 2009
Long or repeated exposure to this noise of the engine, road, traffic and wind could cause permanent hearing loss, a US meeting of ENT experts was told ... Dr Mark Downs, of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, said: "Noise-induced hearing loss is frequently preventable. "Regular exposure to noise levels of 88-90 decibels when driving a convertible for several hours a day can lead to permanent hearing loss over time. (BBC News -- Health)
Phitek to Showcase New Passenger Enthralling, Cost Reducing, Solutions Oct 7, 2009
Estimated fuel savings yield a payback period of less than two years representing a compelling proposition to those airlines exploring opportunities to reduce costs," says Moody.In addition to SmartShuttle(TM), Phitek will also be showcasing its V3D(TM) Module at this year's WAEA Exhibition. The V3D(TM) Module provides an authentic reproduction of sound for all types of media and is easily retrofitted without requiring changes to IFE hardware or cabling."Phitek's V3D(TM) Module delivers a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Africa: Continent Leads World in Premature Infant Deaths Oct 7, 2009
Defects include cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, and learning disabilities. Even infants born late preterm have a greater risk of re-hospitalisation, breathing problems, feeding difficulties, hypothermia, jaundice and delayed brain development. (allAfrica.com)
Men Nearly Three Times As Likely To Develop Noise-induced Hearing Loss Oct 6, 2009
6, 2009) A comprehensive study of the prevalence and risk factors for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) show that men, especially those who are white and married, are significantly more at risk than women, according to new research presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in San Diego, CA. ... (July 29, 2008) Hearing loss may be more prevalent in American adults than previously reported, according to a study... (Science Daily)
One Million 'Preemie' Babies Die Each Year Oct 6, 2009
Infants who survive preterm birth are at risk for a number of serious lifelong health problems such as cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, and learning disabilities. Currently, there is no reliable way to prevent or delay preterm birth. (MEDLINEplus)
Global death toll: 1 million premature babies every year Oct 5, 2009
"In the United States alone, the annual cost of caring for preterm babies and their associated health problems tops $26 billion annually. "If world leaders are serious about reaching the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health, then strategies and funding for reducing death and disability related to preterm birth must receive priority," Dr. Howse adds. An Uneven Global Problem The new White Paper uses data published recently in The... (EurekAlert!)
North America ranks second in premature births Oct 5, 2009
Infants who survive preterm birth are at risk for a number of serious lifelong health problems such as cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, and learning disabilities, said the report. Currently, there is no reliable way to prevent or delay preterm birth, experts said. (Xinhuanet, China)
1 million premature babies die each year, report finds Oct 5, 2009
THE COSTS OF PREMATURE BIRTHS. Caring for preemies' medical needs costs the world $26 billion a year. (USA Today)
Stride and ride for cures for vision loss Oct 4, 2009
Steele, who has RP and hearing loss (Usher Syndrome), notes that FFB funded research has generated advances in gene therapy, therapeutic drugs, retinal cell transplants, artificial retinas and other treatments, some of which show promise of restoring vision that has been lost. Christine Anastos, also of Arlington, is co-chair of FFB s Shades of Spring Gala and serves as a volunteer and committee member for the Boston VisionWalk. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Is a Common Test for Babies a Waste? Oct 4, 2009
In rare cases, high levels of bilirubin can cause brain damage (kernicterus), hearing loss, eye muscle problems, physical abnormalities and even death. The incidence of kernicterus ranges from 0. (ABC News)
Learn to deal with hearing loss Oct 3, 2009
The Gillette News-Record: Today. Friday, October 02, 2009. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Two Madison men injured in fire at Winfred Oct 2, 2009
All three have some hearing loss, Walburg said, but Brown specifically has some issues with hearing in his left ear. As for the investigation into the cause of the fire, Walburg said, the safety of the structure is the biggest concern for officials who first want to remove parts of the ceiling that had fallen into the building. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Police Use Acoustic Warfare to Disperse Crowds Oct 2, 2009
Witold "Vic" Walczak, legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union in Pennsylvania, said the device is a military weapon capable of producing permanent hearing loss, something he called "an invitation to an excessive-force lawsuit.". Catherine Palmer, director of audiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, said 140 decibels can cause immediate hearing loss. (Newsmax)
Poll: 90 Percent Say Ban Texting in Cars Oct 1, 2009
AND, no kidding, I have a hearing loss that almost requires me to need a hearing aid. Ban the devices everywhere except at home, and then only if all the windows are closed. (CBS News -- Politics)
Winfred fire: Building integrity could delay investigation Sep 30, 2009
One employee was suffering from hearing loss as a result of the blast, he said, and another had been thrown against the wall. Madison and Howard firemen responded to control the fire. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Music player noise limit planned Sep 30, 2009
The proposal came after research claimed that one in 10 users could suffer permanent hearing loss. Scientists said those who listened at high volume for more than one hour per day over five years risked permanent harm. (BBC News -- Technology)
How High Can I Crank My iPod's Volume? Sep 30, 2009
Dr. Sandra Levey of New York City's Lehman College says 13% of teenagers aged 16 to 19 already show signs of noise-induced hearing loss ... The result is hearing loss, and potentially an array of other nasty consequences ... A study conducted by Levey and Dr. Brian Fligor of Harvard University, which is nearing completion, suggests teens with hearing loss are at risk for reduced vocabularies, reading and math skills. (Time.com)
