AudiologyOnline uses the latest in internet scanning and retrieval technology to find hearing health-related news and web sites from around the world. This information is then compiled and summarized by our President & Editor-in-Chief, Paul Dybala, Ph.D., and Associate Editor, Kristi Albers, M.A., so that you can take a virtual trip around the "hearing health world wide web" in 60 seconds!
This edition of "Around the Web" (ATW) includes: human cochlea inspires radio production, a polymer power house for CIs, Audiology is a "kool" career and new laser procedure repairs hearing damage.
City's economic plan helps company expand - 06/29/2009
the-signal.com
Advanced Bionics plans to move into larger building and employ more persons.
'Hears' to Life! - 06/29/2009
livinglakecountry.com
live with hearing loss. As of now, there are over 700 online participants.
Listen up: training most important in earplug performance - 06/29/2009
constructioncontractor.com
A recent field attenuation study conducted by the Howard Leight Acoustical Laboratory on the performance of hearing protection devices showed that individual one-on-one training was the most significant factor in predicting good earplug performance.
Now hear this: Terry Galloway unleashes one 'Mean' memoir - 06/28/2009
tallahassee.com
Terry Galloway is the first to admit that the title of her new memoir, "Mean Little Deaf Queer", is not as polite as, say, "Tuesdays With Morrie" or as poetic as, oh, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
Big find in a tiny package - 06/27/2009
onlineathens.com
Scientists are closer to building tiny motors that one day could be implanted in the human body, thanks to a discovery by a team of University of Georgia chemists.The researchers believe this could be an important step toward developing biological fuel cells that might replace batteries to power cochlear implants, pacemakers or prosthetic limbs.
Span activated from disabled list - 06/25/2009
mlb.com
Minnesota Twins player Denard Span is close to returning to play. Span, who was diagnosed with vestibular neuritis, is done taking the medication to treat the inner ear infection that was causing his dizziness.
Refining cochlear implants - 06/25/2009
montereyherald.com
Duke University audiologist Molly Justus looked like a recording studio engineer as she adjusted a 16-band equalizer designed to improve the performance of Joan Ernst's cochlear implant, a high-tech hearing device inside her ear.
How to combat swimmer's ear - 06/24/2009
news10now.com
Nothing says summer more than kids playing in a pool. If your child is prone to ear aches, the summer season could make it a bit worse.
Wireless Stethoscope for the Hearing Impaired - 06/23/2009
freedomscope.com
Freedomscope's Bluetooth transmission, volume controls and other accommodations will make it the first choice for the hearing impaired health care personnel. Compatability and direct transmission to Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids will be on models by early 2009.
Hearing specialists on Mexico mission to help kids, adults - 06/23/2009
boernestar.com
Boerne hearing care providers Jan Stearns traveled to Tampico, Mexico and Reynosa, Mexico for a hearing mission. The team provided over 2,000 hearing aids to impoverished, hearing-impaired children and adults.
How to Hear Well in a Noisy World - 06/23/2009
washingtonpost.com
Consumer Reports recently set out to test hearing aids and encountered the same challenges that hearing-aid shoppers face every day: a fragmented and confusing marketplace, and difficulty sorting out good hearing-aid providers from less-capable ones.
Polymer Wire Brushes Could Power Implantable Electronics - 06/22/2009
dailytech.com
Researchers at the University of Georgia have announced a discovery that allows the growth of molecular brushes that are capable of conducting electrical charges. The brushes are a first step in gaining the ability to develop implantable devices that can be powered by the body.
A Better Fit for Hearing Aids - 06/22/2009
technologyreview.com
A new digital scanning technique developed at MIT could offer a much better fit for future hearing aids. Developed by Doug Hart, a mechanical-engineering professor at MIT, the approach uses the absorption and emission spectra of light to capture a very accurate 3-D picture of the inner ear.
Etymotic Research hf2 Headset Recognized as Best iPhone Accessory - 06/22/2009
earthtimes.org
Etymotic Research, the original inventor of noise-isolating, high fidelity in-ear earphones, today announced that Macworld UK has honored their new hf2 CUSTOM·FIT™ headset with its prestigious iPhone Accessory of the Year award.
Invisible disabilities ignored - 06/22/2009
dailytexanonline.com
Rachel Tarp, a coordinator in UT's Services for Students with Disabilities office (SSD) says some of the most common disabilities — which can include anything from learning impairments, hearing loss, ADHD and mental health issues — aren't immediately visible to us. "Seventy-five percent of students registered with us have disabilities that are not immediately or physically apparent," Tarp said. "They have what we call invisible disabilities. It is our fastest growing population."
Fine tuning for the hearing impaired - 06/21/2009
king5.com
A case of the measles at age 7 robbed Judy of her hearing. Three years ago she got a cochlear implant, an electrical device that stimulates auditory nerves. She can now enjoy the sweet sounds of her babies.
Students give back to vet: They help a long-time speaker buy new hearing aids - 06/20/2009
tulsaworld.com
With the help of some Jenks High School students, World War II veteran Army Sgt. Paul Andert is hearing better than he has in a long time.
Hearing loss more prominent in men - 06/19/2009
morganton.com
Miracle-Ear honors National Men's Health Week by highlighting the warning signs that indicate diminished hearing capacity.
Golf's newest hazard? Hearing impairment - 06/17/2009
kansascity.com
The winner of this year's U.S. Open may get more than a trophy. He also could come away with hearing impairment.
Hearing experts warn against unsafe volumes - 06/15/2009
ydr.inyork.com
Many teens don't realize how iPod use could affect ear health.
Rady's Celebrates Kids with Cochlear Implants - 06/15/2009
kpbs.org
The Cochlear Implant team at Rady's is working with about 250 families this year. The team identifies children with hearing problems who might be good candidates for the surgery.
Hearing loss 'not a big deal' to local graduate - 06/14/2009
middletownjournal.com
Dominique, who lost her hearing for an unknown reason when she was 2,couldn't hear the beat of the drums, but she never stopped dancing, or smiling.
One month later: 2-year-old's cochlear implant activated - 06/13/2009
wistv.com
It's been a long road for 2-year-old Devin Graham, but his days in a soundless world are coming to a close.
CMV at birth linked with delayed sensorineural hearing loss - 06/12/2009
pediatricsupersite.com
The most powerful risk factor for delayed hearing loss is cytomegalovirus (CMV)-related symptoms at birth, and longer duration of CMV shedding may also predict delayed hearing loss, according to a recently published study.
Hearing aids - 06/12/2009
news10now.com
One local audiologists explains to a news station the benefits of utilizing live speech mapping during hearing aid fittings.
Sleeping With a Snorer - 06/11/2009
nytimes.com
It's true that sleeping with a snorer can take a toll on your health. People who sleep next to snorers report high levels of fatigue and sleepiness and may even be at higher risk for hearing loss.
CEO of hearing aid company talks about industry - 06/10/2009
nj.com
More than 50 million Americans have some form of hearing loss. Songbird wants to tap the market for consumers with mild to moderate hearing loss from attending one too many U2 concerts.
Hearing loss will trample over your life - 06/10/2009
fdlreporter.com
Hearing loss is a different beast, one that doesn't heed modern medicine. It doesn't care that you just wanted to rock out to your favorite band every night after work or get the most out of that expensive entertainment system. It couldn't care less that you'll miss the talks with friends and family.
Don't let it trample all over your life. Rein it in now.
Hearing aids sent to children in Gaza by area audiologist - 06/10/2009
toledoblade.com
As an audiologist of Palestinian descent, Randa Mansour-Shousher jumped at the chance to help when she learned children in Gaza needed hearing aids.
Say what? - 06/10/2009
fdlreporter.com
It turns out, silence is golden. People might not want to hear it, but experts say exposure to loud sounds over long periods will cause permanent hearing loss.
Hearing, Voice Problems Worsen Seniors' Communication Skills - 06/09/2009
voanews.com
Many people experience hearing loss as they age. And many seniors experience difficulty with speaking, too. Now, new research explores the relationship between deafness and hoarseness.
Human Ear Inspires Universal Radio Antenna - 06/08/2009
discovery.com
MIT scientists have created a tiny antenna capable of receiving any radio signal, based on the human ear. "The human ear is a very good spectrum analyzer," said Rahul Sarpekhkar, a professor at MIT. "We copied some of the tricks the ear does, and mapped those onto electronics."
Starkey Labs makes first mobile controlled hearing aid - 06/08/2009
thebusinessdesk.com
Starkey Laboratories has developed technology that allows hearing aid users to control their devices with a mobile phone. The T2 technology is a feature of the company's new S Series hearing device, which allows a touch tone telephone to adjust volume, to switch memory settings or to mute the hearing aid.
Aging issues affect safe driving ability - 06/08/2009
newsok.com
Hearing loss can also cause problems when driving. Nearly one-third of adults older than 65 are hearing impaired. This could be dangerous for seniors since they may not hear cars honking or the sirens of approaching emergency vehicles.
Summer noises can be harmful - 06/08/2009
bsudailynews.com
ummer concerts and firework displays may be more dangerous than many think, according to a Ball State University professor.
Audiologist David Coffin is making an effort to inform people of the increased risk of hearing damage caused by summer activities.
Learning to hear: Cochlear implants help children access the audible world - 06/07/2009
wausaudailyherald.com
In the mornings, before her mother attaches the external transmitter of her cochlear implant, 3-year-old Reya Pitzo, who is deaf, is pretty quiet. "The second we attach her magnet, her vocalization goes through the roof," said Jalena Pitzo, Reya's mother. "She is singing, humming, and she does that all day long until we take it off at night, and then she's quiet again."
Bouncing Back From Hearing Loss - 06/05/2009
foxnews.com
Former Miss USA Shawnae Jebbia talks about her battle with Meniere's disease and offers tips on how to get your life back.
Don't be bashful: Hearing aids can improve your life, despite stigma - 06/05/2009
wwltv.com
28 million people in the U.S. suffer from hearing loss. One of them is a famous golf player who says his quality of life changed when he got hearing aids.
Health Notes: Consumer Reports tells about hearing aids - 06/05/2009
dailypress.com
An overview of the recent Consumer Reports hearing aid report is provided.
Audiologist Featured on "My Kool Career" - 06/04/2009
mykoolcareer.com
AO's very own Managing Editor, Dr. Carolyn Smaka, was interviewed for a new website MyKoolCareer. Dr. Smaka discusses why she think being an Audiologist is such a "kool" career. MyKoolCareer.com provides powerful interviews of men and women who are doing what they love in hopes of inspiring others.
Humans to hear shapes and taste words - 06/04/2009
cherwell.org
Humans can hear shapes and sizes and taste words, Oxford University researchers have found.
MIT-Devised Radio Chip Looks Like the Human Ear - 06/04/2009
softpedia.com
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology again proved their worth recently, as they managed to create a low-power, ultra-broadband, fast radio chip that could make wireless devices able to receive phone calls, Internet access, as well as radio and television signals possible. The new chips is shaped after the human inner ear, or the cochlea, operates at a much lower power than others, and is also faster than any existing radio-frequency spectrum analyzers.
New gaming headphones designed to prevent hearing loss - 06/04/2009
gamingbits.com
For all you gamers and all your gaming patients, there is a new headphone in the playing field to help prevent hearing loss.
MIT Engineers Model Radio on Human Ear - 06/04/2009
extremetech.com
MIT engineers said they have built a radio which uses the human inner ear as inspiration.
Psychologist nursed kids dealing with hearing loss - 06/03/2009
denverpost.com
Esther Shapiro, a psychologist who was an expert in working with children who have hearing disabilities, died of lymphoma on May 26. Shapiro, who also worked with the parents of the children, helped families and school workers all over the state of Colorado.
HealthFirst-Customizable hearing aids - 06/03/2009
abclocal.go.com
Hearing aids have come a long way, and now, they may go even further.
To protect your kids' ears, tone down the volume - 06/02/2009
consumerreports.org
Advice is offered to parents and how to protect their children from NIHL.
Laser procedure repairs hearing loss - 06/02/2009
abclocal.go.com
Children often suffer chronic ear infections caused by Eustachian tube dysfunction. Duke doctors are now using a laser procedure to repair damage to the eardrum.
Listen up: Audiologists say your iPod may lead to a hearing aid - 05/31/2009
khou.com
Audiologists are noticing a disturbing trend. More and more young people, in their teens and 20s, are showing up with hearing loss usually not seen until their 40s and 50s.
Two ferry workers sue, say work ruined their hearing - 05/29/2009
seattlepi.com
Two longtime ferry workers have sued the state of Washington, alleging they were exposed to unsafe noise levels that led to hearing loss while working in the engine rooms of different vessels.
Hearing impaired students have opportunities - 05/27/2009
newssun.com
Deafness is considered a low-incidence condition. That means it occurs in only 1-2 percent of the population as a whole.
Beyond that, deafness has a spectrum, from individuals who hear nothing and never will, to those who can hear using aids, or have hearing loss in only one ear. The combination of low numbers and broad range makes teaching the deaf an unusually difficult challenge.
Protect yourself from everyday hearing loss - 05/26/2009
kjrh.com
When you think of premature aging, no doubt wrinkles come to mind. But how about your aging ears? There's serious cause for concern according to Consumer Reports. It just looked at potentially damaging everyday noise and the toll it can take.
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