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Scientists Show How Tiny Cells Deliver Big Sound In Cochlea
Researchers say they have,
for what is believed to be
the first time, managed to
measure and record the
elusive electrical activity
of the type II neurons in
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Computer Helps Deaf Children To Learn Sign Language
A computer which
automatically recognizes
sign language enables
children who are deaf or
hard of hearing to expand
their sign language
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Findings Could Lead To Improved Lip-reading Training For The Deaf And Hard-of-hearing
A new study suggests
computers are now better at
lip-reading than humans.
Researchers found that an
automated system
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Gene Discovery Reveals Critical Protein's Function In Hearing
Discovery of a
deafness-causing gene defect
in mice has helped identify
a new protein that protects
sensory cells in the ear,
according to a new study.
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More Action Is Needed To Support Millions Of Tinnitus Sufferers Worldwide, Review Finds
November 4, 2009 — One in seven people worldwide will suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears) at some point. It is the most common injury arising from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq and 75 pecent of 18 to 30 ... > full story -
Cochlear Implants Reduce Delay Suffered By Deaf Children In Language Acquisition, Study Shows
October 19, 2009 — Researchers in Spain have observed in this first year of the study that, three months after receiving a cochlear implant all the children showed improvement in their perception and ability to detect ... > full story -
Air Quality Improvements Over The Last Decade May Be A Factor In Fewer Ear Infections
October 12, 2009 — Strides in improving the nation's air quality over the past 10 years may be a factor in fewer cases of ear infections in children, according to new ... > full story -
Genetic Mutation A Strong Indicator Of Age-related Hearing Loss Risk
October 7, 2009 — Patients who exhibited a certain genetic mutation of anti-oxidant enzymes are three times more likely to develop age-related hearing loss, according to new ... > full story -
Drivers Of Convertibles May Be At Risk For Noise-induced Hearing Loss
October 7, 2009 — Drivers who frequently take to the road with the top down may be risking serious damage to their hearing, according to new ... > full story -
Higher Folates, Not Antioxidants, Can Reduce Hearing Loss Risk In Men
October 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 ... > full story -
Non-invasive Imaging Technique Can Help Diagnose Tinnitus
October 5, 2009 — A new study finds that a non-invasive imaging technique can aid in the diagnosis of tinnitus and may detect a reduction in symptoms after different treatments, offering hope to the more than 50 ... > full story -
Genetic Cause For Type Of Deafness Identified; Discovery Could Lead To New Therapies For Progressive Hearing Loss
September 4, 2009 — Scientists have discovered a genetic cause of progressive hearing loss. The findings will help scientists better understand the nature of age-related decline in hearing, and may lead to new therapies ... > full story -
Neural Pathway Missing In Tone-deaf People
August 19, 2009 — Nerve fibers that link perception and motor regions of the brain are disconnected in tone-deaf people, according to new research. Experts estimate that at least 10 percent of the population may be ... > full story -
Hearing Aids: New Software Makes It Easier To Hear The Words Beneath The Noise
August 6, 2009 — Scientists have developed a new software application to improve the noise-filtering abilities of hearing aids and cochlear implants. Hearing aids and cochlear implants act as tiny amplifiers so the ... > full story
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