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August 19, 2010: Implanted hearing aids heighten childrens quality of life A recent American study shows that implanted hearing aids called Cochlear implants increase the quality of life of deaf children. According to the study, deaf children with implants rate their quality of life as highly as children with normal hearing. Read moreAugust 6, 2010: Men most at risk from noise on the job A Norwegian study shows that men have a greater risk of developing hearing loss than women and that male-dominated positions are more at risk than others. The results can be used to fight hearing damage in these high-risk jobs. Read moreJuly 9, 2010: Study documents mp3-damage Seven percent of studied nine-year-olds have tinnitus. Those are the findings of the first scientific investigation into the effects of young people’s mp3-usage. Read moreJune 29, 2010: Solar-powered hearing aids In Botswana, an NGO project is producing hearing aids for the hard of hearing in developing countries. The apparatus also includes a small recharger, in which the batteries can be recharged using the suns rays. Production of the hearing aids started as a small project, but has grown so large that the hearing aids can now be purchased in 31 developing countries. Read moreJune 4, 2010: Socioeconomic status may influence the risk of hearing loss A Swedish study has shown that hearing problems can be associated with socio-economic status and noise exposure. Read moreMay 28, 2010: Noise induced hearing loss a risk for truck drivers Hearing loss is one of the elements which can have the most significant impact on a truck driver’s ability to do his or her job. A new study of 500 truck drivers has demonstrated the risk of hearing loss that they face. Read moreMay 18, 2010: Hearing-problems not the end of the world Many parents react with shock and anger when they are told that their child has hearing problems. This is a natural reaction among the sorrow and frustration such a situation can bring. Read moreMay 7, 2010: Parents do not know enough about middle ear inflammation Over 90% of parents have inadequate or no knowledge whatsoever of middle ear inflammation, and that can put their children at risk. Read moreApril 27, 2010: Healthier hearing in the baby boomers The hearing of the post-war generation – the baby boomers – is better than that of their parents. That is the conclusion of an American study, which shows that the rate of hearing impairment in baby boomers is in fact 31% lower than that of their parents. Read moreApril 19, 2010: Chemotherapy for testicular cancer causes hearing loss A new study is indicating that chemotherapy for testicular cancer may cause permanent hearing loss and long-term tinnitus. The study was carried out by researchers at the Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway. Read moreApril 6, 2010: Work noise to be removed by design Less noise rather than more hearing tests is the way forward in the quest to reduce work related hearing injuries, according to researchers in the Netherlands. Noise reducing design is one option. Read moreMarch 16, 2010 Blue collar workers slower in seeking treatment Blue collar workers wait longer than white collar workers before seeking treatment for hearing loss. Read moreMarch 1, 2010 Hearing loss treatment among top research priorities Treatment of hearing loss is in fourth place on top-100 research priority list prepared for the US Congress. Read moreFebruary 25, 2010 More than 1.3 million Swedes with hearing damage 55 percent of Swedes with hearing damage are in the 16-64 year age group. Read moreFebruary 18, 2010 USA: How to receive financial assistance for hearing aids A guide published by The Better Hearing Institute in Washington DC tells you how to apply for subsidies for your purchase of hearing aids if you live in the US. Read moreFebruary 15, 2010 One in nine in working population suffering from hearing loss A majority in Sweden favours compulsory hearing tests in the workplace. Read more |
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