Age-related hearing loss – ARHL, is part of the top four most common chronic conditions in the elderly, and according to a new research, it is linked to low serum levels of folic acid.Everybody knows older people with hearing impairment, but even this is a very frequent problem, scientists have no idea of the b... |
1 December 2010
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Secondhand smoke exposure increases the risks of some degree of hearing loss, according to a new study carried out by American researchers. Scientists knew that former and current smokers have more risks of losing some of their full range of hearing, from previous studies, but until now, it was unclear if passive smo... |
16 November 2010
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Hamilton CapTel (owned by Hamilton Telecommunications), a provider of diversified communications and technology services, has announced its Hamilton Mobile CapTel application for the iPhone. Targeting individuals with hearing loss, the application provides captions of telephone calls and allows users to listen while ... |
17 June 2010
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A group of American researchers from the Stanford University have recently announced that they are working on a new type of therapy destined to fight hearing loss. They say that their approach, which is based on using stem cells, could provide patients with a way out of their predicament. What the study team is tryin... |
14 May 2010
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According to a new scientific investigation, it would appear that people below the age of 60 may be more likely to develop hearing-related problems, including permanent hearing loss, if they use a lot of analgesic medication. This includes, but is not limited to aspirin, acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammat... |
1 March 2010
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A new research from the Stanford University School of Medicine comes to shed some doubts on the classic model of how the ear transforms sound into vibrations. Devised decades ago, the model has held bravely to criticism for many years, but it would seem that the recent study has finally managed to bring reasonable qu... |
28 April 2009
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Recent medical investigations showed that the extremely loud noise made by the new-generation titanium head golf drivers may have an unwanted impact on the golf players' ears, which could even lead to partial or total loss of hearing. The discovery was made by ENT specialist, Dr. Malcolm Buchanan, from England&#... |
8 January 2009
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We all know that smoking is very bad news for our health - and every year, the statistics charting the evolution of smoking-induced illnesses show more of the devastating effects of this extremely toxic yet incredibly widespread human habit. However, how many of you knew that smoking can also lead to loss of hearing?... |
10 June 2008
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From the long list of potential dangers that mobile phones could bring to its frequent users, here comes another one. Cellulars are a strong potential threat to their user's hearing. Old news, perhaps, but there's a new research to prove it.The annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head ... |
1 October 2007
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This is the first article in a longer series of materials dedicated to audio tech facts. Some readers indicated that such a section would be quite cool, especially as few of the non-professionals are familiarized with the real basics of audio technology and how it can affect our lives. And because speaking of safety ... |
27 April 2007
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