Archive for February, 2009

Hearing Aids – A Pill to Prevent Hearing Loss? – U.S. News & World Report

Friday, February 27th, 2009 at 12:03 am  
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A Pill to Prevent Hearing Loss?
U.S. News & World Report, DC
19 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin supplements appear to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in lab animals, a new study shows. According to researchers, the finding suggests that it may be possible to create a pill that protects against noise-induced and …
Vitamin ‘cocktail’ can prevent hearing loss Sify
Vitamins may help prevent hearing loss United Press International
Could there really be a pill to prevent my hearing loss? Dallas Morning News
MarketWatch (press release) - Melbourne Herald Sun
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Daily Journal, SC
The sister would give the same answer each time, “Honey, let’s just chalk it up to selective hearing, OK?” But for people who aren’t just trying to get out of daily chores, hearing loss can pack a severe blow to the enjoyment of everyday activities and …
Clemson scientist receives $1 million grant Greenville News
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Hearing Aids – • Letter: Kindness, effort in hearing aid's return – MLive.com

Thursday, February 19th, 2009 at 6:03 am  
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• Letter: Kindness, effort in hearing aid's return
MLive.com, MI
by Violet Jewett | Ypsilanti Last summer I discovered one of my hearing aids was missing. After waiting and searching for some time I finally purchased a new set. Imagine my surprise when I received a phone call this week (six months later) that my …

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Brewer Player Using Disability To His Advantage
WCSH-TV, ME
While he can read lips and use sign language to communicate, Billy also uses a set of hearing aids. He got his first set at the age of 2 and learned to speak. He began playing basketball a few years later. Bissell credits his friends and teammates with …

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Study blames brain for hearing loss caused by aging
ABC7Chicago.com,  USA
Scientists say, with further research, these new findings might improve rehabilitation efforts to help older people cope with particular hearing difficulties. They say this is important because hearing aids don't help all older adults, and this raises …
Aging Brain May Contribute to Some Hearing Loss U.S. News & World Report
Come again? Hearing loss among elderly may be linked to brain function McKnight’s Long Term Care News
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Hearing Aids – Sound of speed: Hearing loss an inevitable part of racecar driving – Orlando Sentinel

Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 4:03 pm  
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Sound of speed: Hearing loss an inevitable part of racecar driving – Orlando Sentinel

Sound of speed: Hearing loss an inevitable part of racecar driving
Orlando Sentinel, FL - 12 hours ago
Some laugh and joke about what might have caused their hearing loss. Others make a conscious effort to do what little they can to save their ears. …

Can A Dietary Supplement Stave Off Hearing Loss? – Science Daily (press release)

Can A Dietary Supplement Stave Off Hearing Loss?
Science Daily (press release) - Feb 12, 2009
Because repeated bouts of temporary noise-induced hearing loss may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss, the scientists hope to determine whether …

Hearing loss group to meet Feb. 21 – Wilton Bulletin

Hearing loss group to meet Feb. 21
Wilton Bulletin, CT - Feb 14, 2009
Her presentation will highlight the outcome from the Dynamic Assessment of Hearng Aids project. The survey consisted of how satisfied hearing aid users are …

Hearing Aids – Local non-profit starts hearing aid donation program – WBIR-TV

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 at 4:03 am  
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Local non-profit starts hearing aid donation program – WBIR-TV

Local non-profit starts hearing aid donation program
WBIR-TV, TN - Feb 10, 2009
A tiny hearing aid may not look like much, but it could be very expensive. "It's a range usually from around $1500 to maybe $3500 for just one hearing aid," …

News Analysis The Prison Overcrowding Fix – New York Times


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News Analysis The Prison Overcrowding Fix
New York Times, United States - 6 hours ago
By SOLOMON MOORE In San Francisco last week, a federal court was hearing final arguments in the prison overcrowding lawsuit that led Monday to an …
Federal judges tentatively order release of 37000 to 58000 … San Francisco Bay View
REGIONAL: UPDATE: COURT TENTATIVELY ORDERS PRISONER RELEASE, BROWN … CBS 5
Judges seek major inmate reduction San Diego Union Tribune
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Hearing Aids – Future of patient care at UT Medical Branch uncertain – Austin American-Statesman

Sunday, February 8th, 2009 at 12:03 pm  
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Future of patient care at UT Medical Branch uncertain – Austin American-Statesman

Future of patient care at UT Medical Branch uncertain
Austin American-Statesman, TX - 7 hours ago
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Steve Ogden, R-Bryan, told system and campus officials at a hearing last week that he would insist on a full discussion of …

Catholic songwriter has hearing loss — and an ear for song – The Oregonian – OregonLive.com


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Catholic songwriter has hearing loss — and an ear for song
The Oregonian – OregonLive.com, OR - 22 hours ago
He was losing his hearing, and part of music's appeal was playing it loud. "Subtlety didn't matter as much as raw emotion," says the 50-ish composer of …

Clear Choice awards free hearing aids – York Daily Record

Clear Choice awards free hearing aids
York Daily Record, PA - Feb 6, 2009
David Weyant has been named the latest winner of free hearing aids from Clear Choice Hearing Aid Center, 2159 White Street, West Manchester Township, …

Hearing Aids – Drop-in session for people with hearing aids – Ledbury Reporter

Thursday, February 5th, 2009 at 2:03 am  
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Drop-in session for people with hearing aids – Ledbury Reporter

Drop-in session for people with hearing aids
Ledbury Reporter, UK - 14 hours ago
THE Gloucestershire Deaf Association is coming to Dymock on Wednesday (February 11) to provide a drop-in session for people with hearing aids. …

Workers protest Colibri's quick closing – National Jeweler Network


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Workers protest Colibri's quick closing
National Jeweler Network, NY - 7 hours ago
Shine told workers they have until early June to file claims for severance, back pay and health care and promised the workers would get a fair hearing and …
Laid-off Colibri workers seek compensation Turn to 10.com
Colibri workers protest plant closing Providence Journal
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SEDOL Foundation launches sound program Hearing aids for needy … – Waukegan News Sun

SEDOL Foundation launches sound program Hearing aids for needy …
Waukegan News Sun, IL - Feb 3, 2009
Most insurance companies won't pay for hearing aids, which can range from $900 to $3000 each, according to mayoclinic.com . …

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