Government deaf to Maniram's cry for justice Jul 26, 2009
ENT doctors in Delhi's RML Hospital, where he had his cochlear implant, have certified he has a 100% permanent hearing impairment, discounting the implant done by its own doctors which has now helped him hear. The ENT doctors' board of Sawai Mansingh Hospital in Rajasthan, his home state, constituted to assess Maniram's hearing, has said that audiometry and other specific tests are required to assess hearing in a patient with a cochlear implant. (India Times, India)
Media for change Jul 20, 2009
Last year, writer James Chua won the 2008 Mercedes Benz Red Ribbon National Media Award in Journalism (English print magazine category) for his article on HIV/AIDS. Chua was born with sight and hearing impairment. When James won the award, it was a great feeling for me, especially since he was the first (partially) blind and deaf person to win a media award. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fan in attic ignites fire that destroys house Jul 19, 2009
He found the garage on fire and told Anderson, who was not aware of the blaze due to a hearing impairment. The first engine on the scene reported heavy fire coming from the garage and a portion of the house. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Man escapes two-alarm fire Jul 18, 2009
A hearing impairment and the upsetting nature of events made communication about the cause of the fire difficult, but there was little doubt as to the damage: Two vehicles in the garage, the second story and main floor all were heavily damaged by fire and smoke, with smoke damage to the basement. Corvallis firefighters managed to pull two dogs that Patton described as small, black and hairy from the burning house. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Gillies ready to show skills at Futures Game Jul 11, 2009
At age 4, Gillies was diagnosed with a hearing impairment that has left him with 30 percent hearing in one ear and 60 percent in the other. Thanks to the use of hearing aids and an ability to read lips that he learned before his impairment had even been diagnosed by doctors, though, Gillies has not let what some would view as a "disability" stop him, on the field or off of it. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Better Than A Hearing Aid? Better Hearing With Bone Conducted Sound Jul 10, 2009
Born with no ear canal on his left side, Tom had significant hearing impairment and went. (Jan. (Science Daily)
* New employment rules expand jobs to disabled Jul 9, 2009
During the visit yesterday to the convenience store, Wang ordered a cup of coffee and was served by Chen Yi-ju (p), the stores deputy manager, who has a severe hearing impairment and filled Wangs order by communicating through lip-reading, writing and sign language. Chen joined President Chain Store Corp X which operates Taiwans 7-Eleven stores X as a part-time worker 15 years ago and has worked her way up to her -current post as a result of dedicated and outstanding service. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Scammer tries to use hearing impaired line Jul 7, 2009
Although legitimate calls are made this way by those with hearing impairment, it is always wise to be a skeptical when someone asks you to do something that doesn t seem right. Transactions with strangers who call unsolicited often are just attempts to cheat you out of money. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Individuals may qualify for disaster relief for May 8 storms Jul 1, 2009
Those with speech or hearing impairment can call TTY 1-800-462-7585. "Don't prejudge your eligibility call or apply online," said Federal Coordinating Officer Tom Hall. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Birthday present for all newborns: hearing tests Jun 30, 2009
"Well done, Brendan," Mr Rudd responded after Dr Nelson thanked Mr Rudd for the "significant initiative", which he said would transform the lives of 500 Australian children born each year with moderate to profound hearing impairment ... After his two children were born with profound hearing impairment, Dr Shepherd established the Shepherd Centre to teach deaf children to listen and to speak using their residual hearing and hearing aids ... " Mr Rudd said that only 75 per cent of newborns were... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pneumococcal Vaccine Reduces Child Deaths In Developing Countries Jun 25, 2009
Severe infections can cause children to be at high risk for permanent hearing impairment, which in turn may lead to delays in development and learning difficulties. In the Philippines, pneumonia is the leading cause of severe morbidity and mortality among children under five years of age. (Science Daily)
Got Ear Plugs? You May Want To Sport Them On The Subway And Other Mass Transit, Researchers Say Jun 21, 2009
According to Dr. Gershon, of all mass transit, subways had the highest noise levels, with roughly half of the maximum levels exceeding 90 dBA. "At some of the highest noise levels we obtained (ex. 102.1 dBA on the subway platforms), as little as two minutes of exposure per day would be expected to cause hearing loss in some people with frequent ridership, based upon the International Organization for Standardization models for predicting hearing impairment from noise.". "Even though compared to... (Science Daily)
More of this story Jun 17, 2009
Board members hired Monica Swan, Eaglette sponsor; and the following extended year staff, Rose Haynes, teacher; Brandy Young, speech pathologist; Katrina Davis, occupational therapist assistant; Ralph Matheney, paraprofessional; Dana Matheney, bus driver/aide; Betty Jones, paraprofessional; and Sonya Barnhill, hearing impairment interpreter. The board also hired Mike Webb as construction manager for the wellness center. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
May was Better Speech and Hearing Month Jun 16, 2009
Communication difficulties that affect school-age children include speech sound disorders (difficulty pronouncing sounds), language disorders (slow development of vocabulary, concepts, or grammar), voice disorders, stuttering disorders, and hearing impairment. Speech and language skills are essential to academic success and learning. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Teachers of special education need attention - Director Jun 6, 2009
She said the current situation where children with hearing impairment write the same Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) with their hearing counterparts called for more attention to the teachers. "If hearing individuals face challenges in their learning process and are scoring zero per cent in BECE, then it stands to reason that the hearing impaired face greater challenges," she pointed out. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Judge rules against city : Attempt to appeal discrimination case moot May 21, 2009
Lukey cited Healy s acknowledged hearing impairment in the appeal, which prompted him to ask the plaintiff s counsel to repeat questions during trial. Nothing relating to the hearing problem could fairly be said to have rendered his testimony incoherent, the motion read. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Temple-Born Actor Gets Probation In DUI Case May 21, 2009
The judge said Torn must be retested for his driver's license because of his severe hearing impairment. The actor will still be allowed to drive. (KWTX.com, TX)
• Actor Rip Torn gets probation in Conn. DUI case May 20, 2009
Under the program Torn can drive, but the judge says he must submit to retesting to keep his driver's license because of a severe hearing impairment ... The judge says Torn must be retested for his driver's license because of his severe hearing impairment. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New research: iPod can cause irreparable damage to hearing May 18, 2009
They concluded that 8 percent of workers who were exposed to 85 decibels for more than eight hours a day, for 40 years, suffered serious, noise-related hearing impairment ... That same survey found that 61 percent of them experienced ringing in their ears or some hearing impairment after a concert, and 43 percent after being at a club. (Boston Globe)
Hearing scheduled May 18, 2009
The meetings are open to people who have hearing impairment, their family and friends and anyone who would like to learn more about how hard-of-hearing people can effectively communicate in day-to-day life. Article Rating. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
/R E P E A T -- 100's of babies born at MUHC have benefited from Recently Launched Newborn Hearing Screening Program/ May 12, 2009
When an infant's hearing loss is detected late, the hearing impairment could lead not only to an inability to communicate using speech, but could also lead to developmental delays that will impact on the child's ability to learn and to become a productive citizen. "This is terrific news for babies born at the MUHC's Royal Victoria Hospital," says Dr. Hema Patel, co-chair of the Quebec Coalition for a Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program and a pediatrician at The Montreal Children's... (Canada Newswire)
Program Improves Language Skills In Deaf, Hard Of Hearing May 6, 2009
5, 2008) Researchers have studied the level of comprehension of subtitled television programs by groups of students who have a severe or profound hearing impairment. The results demonstrate that deaf children. (Science Daily)
Reading disabilities program will fundraise to stay viable Apr 19, 2009
The program has grown to offer 68 programs district-wide, providing education in such issues as food allergies, hearing impairment, and learning disabilities. Clogston said that the program has been very popular with students and teachers, as well with the community at large, and that she hears from former students who still remember the second grade guided walk that teaches about blindness. (Reading Advocate, MA)
EPA records high complaints about noise making Apr 17, 2009
The statement said studies on people working in noisy environments showed an increased incidence of heart disease, accident at work, inefficiency, feeling of annoyance, irritation, work interference, sleep disturbance, cancer, headache, tension, digestive, respiratory and nervous problems, hearing impairments and psychological problems among other things. "There is fairly consistent evidence that prolonged exposure to noise levels causes hearing impairment." EPA said another area of concern was... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
New insights into progressive hearing loss Apr 13, 2009
"This is the first microRNA gene associated with hearing impairment and, remarkably, it is the first to be associated with an inherited disorder." ... 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 mutations. Remarkably, then, cases of deafness in two different organisms are both tied to equivalent microRNAs and to the equivalent region within the microRNA - just seven letters that are known to... (EurekAlert!)
Hispanic Children More Likely to Have Hearing Loss Apr 7, 2009
The hearing study authors found that the average rate of hearing impairment from birth to adolescence was "significantly higher" among all subgroups of Hispanic-Americans (Mexican-American, Cuban-American, and Puerto Rican) and to a similar degree among low-income households. "The bottom line is that pediatric hearing loss is a largely under-recognized problem that has a great impact on a number of issues, with regard to learning and language development," noted Keamy. (MEDLINEplus)
Hearing aid left behind adds to fear for LeRoy boys' mother Mar 28, 2009
LEROY -- One of two LeRoy boys who disappeared March 8 is missing special therapy sessions designed to help with a serious hearing impairment, according to the boys mother. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Dealing with Dyslexia Mar 27, 2009
"Parents should convince the school to get facilities for their child. But if the schools decline, kids should be given special education. Most hospitals have special educators,'' says Roma Kumar, psychologist, Ganga Ram Hospital. Parents of dyslexic children can also approach Delhi Learning Disabilities Association (DLDA), a non-profit organisation run by doctors and psychologists, which provides remedial intervention, awareness and advocacy to children with special needs like LD, autism,... (India Times, India)
Auditory Regions Of Brain Convert To Sense Of Touch, Hearing Loss Study Finds Mar 26, 2009
About 15 percent of American adults suffer from some form of hearing impairment, which can significantly impact quality of life, especially in the elderly. One often learns, anecdotally, that grandpa simply turned off his hearing aid because it was confusing and no longer helped. (Science Daily)
New Stem Cell Therapy May Lead To Treatment For Deafness Mar 24, 2009
The transplantation of stem cells that are capable of producing functional cell types might be a promising treatment for hearing impairment, but no human candidate cell type has been available to develop this technology. See also. (Science Daily)
SUPPORT GROUPS Mar 24, 2009
-Erie SHHHoreline group, for those with hearing impairment, meets third Sunday of each month, 4 p.m., Edinboro United Methodist Church, 113 High St., Edinboro. Call 734-8703. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Evaluation of Hearing Loss and Deaf... Mar 15, 2009
Several million people, both children and adults, may have some degree of hearing loss, ranging from slight hearing impairment to complete deafness ... Otherwise, patients would cope with the hearing impairment in various ways, including nonauditory means of communication, environmental modification to ease certain situations, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. (Suite101.com)
China to introduce screening program for birth defects Mar 6, 2009
Wang Bo is one of 28 million people in China who have a hearing impairment. The total is growing by 30,000 a year, health reports have said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Newborn Screenings Now Required Across U.S. Feb 20, 2009
The March of Dimes estimates that about 4,000 babies with metabolic disorders were discovered via newborn screening in 2004, and another 12,000 were found to have a hearing impairment. "Hearing problems are a more frequent occurrence, and it's important to catch when children are newborns," Howse said. (MEDLINEplus)
How to Recognize the Signs of Hearing Loss Feb 18, 2009
If you are diagnosed with a hearing impairment, you'll find that there are now more options than ever for treating hearing loss and protecting your hearing in the future. The Right Solution. (Pekin Times, IL)
Vitamin supplements may protect against noise-induced hearing loss Feb 18, 2009
D., who has studied the mechanisms of hearing impairment for more than 20 years and is a frequent collaborator of Le Prell's. Researchers now know noise-induced hearing loss is largely caused by the production of free radicals, which destroy healthy inner ear cells. (EurekAlert!)
Vitamin supplements can prevent hearing loss Feb 18, 2009
The research builds on previous studies that demonstrated hearing loss is not just caused by intense vibrations produced by loud noises, said Josef Miller, who has studied the mechanisms of hearing impairment for more than 20 years and is a frequent collaborator of Le Prell's. Researchers now know noise-induced hearing loss is largely caused by the production of free radicals, which destroy healthy inner ear cells, according to an UF release. (Hindu)
Many children with hearing loss also have eye disorders Feb 17, 2009
"Given the effects of hearing impairment, children with sensorineural hearing loss are particularly dependent on other means of information acquisition. If these children were to have unrecognized ophthalmologic abnormalities that limited visual acuity, there could be further detrimental effects on development.". Arun Sharma, M.D., of the University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues reviewed ophthalmologic findings in 226 patients with sensorineural hearing loss who were seen at a... (EurekAlert!)
Obama declares Carter Co. a disaster area Feb 16, 2009
Those with speech or hearing impairment may call TTY 1-800-462-7585. Individuals may also register at the FEMA web site, www. (KXII-TV)
Kwik Trip job bringing new independence to area senior Feb 8, 2009
Cameron High School senior Nathan Sundvall says he loves his job at Kwik Trip in Chetek, and the occasional frustration he has with understanding people because of his hearing impairment does not stop him from enjoying himself at work. Due to complications during pregnancy and at birth, Sundvall was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and a hearing impairment just days after he was born. (Chetek Alert, WI)
