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Fireworks can take toll on hearing in children, adults
Admiring fireworks from afar sounds like the best plan, according to a Purdue audiologist.
Jun 22, 2017
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Quiet please in the intensive care unit
A study presented at Euroanaesthesia 2016 shows that noise levels in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) can go well above recommended levels, disturbing both patients and the medical teams that care for them. The study is by Dr ...
May 30, 2016
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Pediatrics
Children exposed to HIV in the womb at increased risk for hearing loss
Children exposed to HIV in the womb may be more likely to experience hearing loss by age 16 than are their unexposed peers, according to scientists in a National Institutes of Health research network.
Jun 20, 2012
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Preventing hearing damage during summer activities
For many, summer means the sweet sounds of live concerts, fireworks, lawnmowers and splashing water. To optimize the fun summer sounds, here are some preventative measures to protect your hearing during these outdoor activities.
Jun 15, 2018
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