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Hereditary Hearing Loss: New Gene Identified
Thursday, January 19th 2012
Researchers have identified a gene involved in development of outer hair cells in the inner ear, leading to new hope for a cure for hereditary hearing loss.
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Improving Language Skills of Children with Hearing Loss
Tuesday, November 22nd 2011
Researchers have found that hard of hearing children whose parents engaged them in more conversations were likely to have stronger language skills than toddlers whose parents spoke with them less.
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NIH Researchers Explore Hearing Loss in HIV-Positive Patients
Wednesday, November 9th 2011
NIH Researchers are using a hearing testing device originally designed for NASA to conduct a hearing loss study with HIV-positive patients in Tanzania.
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Diagnosing Hearing Loss at a Fraction of the Time and Cost
Wednesday, October 12th 2011
A new, fast-track genetic diagnosis for hearing loss has been developed at Tel Aviv University. The method uses exome deep sequencing to sequence hundreds of thousands of genes at a time.
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Hearing Loss Proteins Discovered, Linked to Usher Syndrome
Tuesday, July 5th 2011
Two new proteins have been discovered which are instrumental in the ear's ability to respond to sound vibrations. These proteins are also linked to Usher Syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes hearing loss as well as balance and vision problems.
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Hearing & Noise: What We Are Learning From Kermit's Cousins
Monday, February 28th 2011
New tree frog research providing insight into how humans auditory systems discern overlapping voices in a noisy environment.
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Hearing Loss Research: Audiologist Earns Award Helping Veterans
Tuesday, December 14th 2010
University of Northern Colorado faculty member Deanna Meinke earned an award from the Illinois Academy of Audiology recognizing her hearing loss research in the early detection and prevention of noise induced hearing loss among veterans.
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Reasons for Hearing Loss: Genetic Mutation Discovered
Friday, December 10th 2010
Genetic research in Germany and England recently discovered a new class of gene, which when mutated, turns out to be a reason for early hearing loss.
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Hearing Loss Causes: Viagra Connection Confirmed
Thursday, December 9th 2010
Viagra, a common drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has again been shown to cause hearing loss.
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Hearing Research: Film Director Launches Pioneering Project
Sunday, November 21st 2010
Film director Ken Loach has officially opened a new research lab which explores pioneering ways of improving communication between parents and children with hearing difficulties. The Family Lab is part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Unit in Hearing.
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Hearing Research: Notch Pathway Discovery
Saturday, October 9th 2010
Researchers have tracked a cell-to-cell signaling pathway that designates the future location of the ear's sensory organs in embryonic mice. The results suggest an avenue for further investigation in restoring hearing loss from nerve damage.
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Hearing Loss Causes: Your Inner Ear Rootlet Helps You Hear
Monday, July 5th 2010
Your inner ear rootlet is more critical to healthy hearing than anyone would have first guessed.
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Reasons for Hearing Loss: Genetic Mutation of microRNA
Monday, May 24th 2010
One of the reasons for hearing loss is the genetic mutation of a new class of gene called microRNA which causes fewer cochlear hair-like projections that die at a faster rate.
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Causes of Deafness: Genetic Link Discovered
Saturday, May 8th 2010
New research has discovered a new gene linked to inherited deafness, which could mean that more families will be able to identify the cause of their hearing loss.
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Hearing Research: NCU Professor Receives Award
Wednesday, April 14th 2010
University of Northern Colorado Professor Deanna Meinke, AuD., has received the "Michael Beall Threadgill" Award from the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA). Her work has implications for the workers and employers of America who contend with hazardous noise on a daily basis.
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MarkeTrak VIII: 25 Year Trend Highlights
Thursday, March 4th 2010
February 12, 2009 - As the BHI publishes research from the MarkeTrak VIII survey, we will be providing factoids or summaries via this eNewsletter. A PDF...
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Gene Linked to a Rare Form of Progressive Hearing Loss in Males is Identified
Tuesday, January 12th 2010
A gene associated with a rare form of progressive deafness in males has been identified by an international team of researchers funded by the National Institute on Deafness and...
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'Escaped' Proteins Add to Hearing Loss in Elderly, UF Researchers Found
Saturday, January 2nd 2010
Christiaan Leeuwenburgh, Ph.D., chief of the biology of aging division at UF's College of Medicine and a member of the Institute on Aging and Jinze Xu, Ph.D., a postdoctoral...
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Scientists Create a 'Golden Ear' Mouse with Great Hearing as It Ages
Wednesday, December 30th 2009
Squeak, Squeak ? Can You Hear Me Now?
Illustration by Mitch...
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Long-Term Testicular Cancer Survivors at High Risk for Neurological Side Effects
Saturday, December 26th 2009
ScienceDaily (Nov. 30, 2009) - Long-term survivors of testicular cancer who were treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy had more severe side effects,...
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Now Hear This: Mouse Study Sheds Light on Hearing Loss in Older Adults
Saturday, December 5th 2009
by Dave Tenenbaum
Becoming "hard of hearing" is a standard but unfortunate part of aging: A syndrome called age-related hearing loss affects about 40 percent...
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Words, Gestures Are Translated by Same Brain Regions, Says New Research: Findings May Further Our Understanding of How Language
Thursday, December 3rd 2009
Your ability to make sense of Groucho's words and Harpo's pantomimes in an old Marx Brothers movie takes place in the same regions of your brain, says new research funded by the...
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Scientists Show How Tiny Cells Deliver Big Sound In Cochlea
Tuesday, November 24th 2009
ScienceDaily (Oct. 23, 2009) - Deep in the ear, 95 percent of the cells that shuttle sound to the brain are big, boisterous neurons that, to date, have...
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Ida Institute Introduces Reflective Journal Tool
Monday, July 20th 2009
Practical resource enhances ability to deliver patient-centered care
Naerum, DK July 9 - Ida Institute today introduced the Reflective Journal, a practical tool to help hearing...
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New Mouse Model for Understanding Cause of Progressive Hearing Loss
Thursday, June 4th 2009
Hearing loss: A new class of genes has been identified as genetic cause for this clinical picture. Photo:...
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