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Scientists study fly to develop better hearing aids
Ormia ochracea's sense of directional hearing is second to none in the animal kingdom.
May 15, 2017
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Patients with hearing loss benefit from training with loved one's voice
Hearing loss often is called the invisible disability, according to Washington University researcher Nancy Tye-Murray. It can masquerade as other problems, from dementia to depression, and it can make those problems worse. ...
Apr 19, 2017
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New program improves hearing aid use for older adults
More than half of older adults have some form of hearing loss, impacting everyday life and significantly affecting their health and safety if left untreated. Hearing aids are the most common treatment for hearing loss; however, ...
Mar 20, 2017
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Unprecedented study of hearing aid outcomes in older adults released today
The first-ever placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized clinical trial of hearing aid outcomes published today in the American Journal of Audiology shows that older adults benefit from hearing aid use.
Mar 2, 2017
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Researcher studies ways to enhance cochlear implants
What is hearing? For Valeriy Shafiro, PhD, that question is fundamental, even though it's one that most people who hear well may probably never think about.
Feb 8, 2017
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Popping balloons can be louder than shotgun blasts—and can lead to permanent hearing loss, study says
A common birthday party favour can blow up into a problem for children—but also a bigger conversation about hearing loss, say University of Alberta researchers.
Jan 30, 2017
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New bone conduction hearing aid passed long term endurance test
For how long time can an implant function inside the body without losing performance? That is one of many questions researchers want to have answers to when new implants are developed, before they eventually can be approved ...
Jan 30, 2017
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Cheaper over-the-counter hearing aids could be on the way
Imagine seniors walking around with stylish ear devices that amplify and clarify sound and connect wirelessly to smart phones, tablets, televisions and digital assistants such as Amazon's Alexa or Apple's Siri.
Jan 16, 2017
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Television volume can be festive flashpoint for Christmas viewers
For many households, crowding around the television for a family film or to watch the Queen's speech is as much of a Christmas tradition as opening presents and enjoying a turkey dinner.
Dec 13, 2016
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Cochlear implants for advanced hearing loss
Dear Mayo Clinic: I'm 72 and have worn hearing aids for about a decade. Over the past several years, my hearing seems to be getting worse. Although I've tried several different kinds of hearing aids, I can't hear well with ...
Nov 11, 2016
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