Hearing Loss

Thursday, April 15th 2010 The Ida Institute recently concluded a series, Enabling Communication Partnerships, which explored the role that multiple communication partners can play in the human dynamics associated with hearing loss and offers practical counseling tools.

Monday, April 12th 2010 In a new study, researchers determined that regular use of aspirin, acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increases the risk of hearing loss in men, particularly in younger men, below age 60.

Sunday, April 11th 2010 Howard Leight® is offering employers and workers free samples of its new Pilot™ push-in ear plugs for occupational hearing protection.

Friday, April 9th 2010 The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has received the "Media Award" from the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) for its “It’s a Noisy Planet, Protect Their Hearing” campaign and web site. This award recognizes the efforts of writers and/or producers of news features that serve to heighten public awareness of the hazards of noise.

Monday, April 5th 2010 When the hearing nerves and the areas of the brain responsible for hearing are deprived of sound, they atrophy – weaken – making recovery from hearing loss through mechanical means, aka a hearing aid, that much more difficult.

Monday, April 5th 2010 Many parents watching the celebratory ending of the big game saw the now iconic moment of a child wearing protective earmuffs to reduce the noise of the stadium cheers. This national moment is a good reminder to parents that there are simple solutions that will protect their children's hearing.

Saturday, April 3rd 2010 The ASHA has urged the FCC to consider the potential negative impact of misusing entertainment media on children's hearing and communication development. A study found that children ages 8-18 using media (TV, music, internet, etc.) 7 hours and 38 minutes of per day and even longer if media multitasking was counted.

Thursday, April 1st 2010 Dr. Mark Stephenson has been named Outstanding Hearing Conservationist by the National Hearing Conservation Association. The annual award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions within the field of Hearing Conservation.

Tuesday, March 30th 2010 One aspect of diabetes which is often not understood or discussed is the fact diabetes can put those with the disease at risk for developing hearing loss.

Monday, March 29th 2010 Etymotic Research, a leader in products that measure, improve and protect hearing, has won a 2010 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award for dedication to the prevention of noise induced hearing loss through innovative or excellent hearing loss prevention practices in work environments.

Monday, March 29th 2010 Most people believe hearing loss is predominantly age-related, yet research shows that 65 percent of people with hearing loss are younger than 65.

Monday, March 29th 2010 Noise damages the delicate hearing mechanism nature provides. Exposure to noise above 80 decibels (dB, the measurement of the loudness of noise and sound) is harmful dependent upon the exposure time.

Friday, March 26th 2010 A study, conducted by a British group from the Worcestershire Royal Hospital in the UK, clearly demonstrates that, indeed, while convertibles are fun, they can also lead to hearing loss.

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Thursday, March 18th 2010 Work-related hearing loss is a permanent but preventable problem. The National Institute for Occupational...

Monday, March 15th 2010 A recent study found men under the age of 60 who regularly take aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are twice as likely to suffer hearing problems such as hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems.

Monday, March 15th 2010 The causes of unilateral hearing loss include ear trauma, noise exposure, and genetics. Unilateral hearing loss treatment depends on the cause and type of hearing loss.

Sunday, March 14th 2010 A new study by researchers at UCLA and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston suggests that improvements in air quality over the past decade have resulted in fewer cases of ear...

Friday, March 12th 2010 A type of antibiotic that can cause hearing loss in people has been found to paradoxically protect the ears when given in extended low doses in very young mice. The surprise...

Thursday, March 11th 2010 West Palm Beach, FL - February 23, 2010 - All of the more than 180 HearUSA (Amex:EAR) company-owned hearing care centers will be offering free hearing-loss...

Wednesday, March 10th 2010 With Heart Health Comes Hearing Health ROCKVILLE, MD ? February 3, 2010 - New research published in a recent edition of the American Journal of Audiology, a journal...

Saturday, March 6th 2010 Wearing a crash helmet is essential to a motorcyclist's safety, but could it actually be harming their health and affecting their riding? That is what academics from the...

Monday, March 1st 2010 A hearing test is a simple, quick, non-invasive test to determine if you have hearing loss. Based on your hearing test results and the audiogram the hearing professional will make treatment recommendations such as hearing aids.

Saturday, February 27th 2010 Reston, VA - Feb. 12, 2010 Audiologists everywhere cheered when Drew Brees, the quarterback of the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints, set an example...

Friday, February 26th 2010 GAITHERSBURG, MD - January 19, 2010 - GenVec, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNVC) today announced that the company has entered into a research collaboration and...