Hearing Impairment: Deaf and Hearing Loss Overview: Publications and Documents
Summary
Disabled World's "Hearing Impairment: Deaf and Hearing Loss Information" publications encompass a wide array of articles and research papers addressing various aspects of auditory health. Topics include experimental studies on how the brain responds to impaired hearing, insights into monaural hearing and sound direction, and advancements in cochlear implant technology. These resources offer valuable information that can aid individuals with hearing impairments, seniors experiencing age-related hearing loss, and professionals seeking to understand the latest developments in auditory research. The included articles and papers range from practical tips for daily living to in-depth studies on deafness, often peer-reviewed or expertly crafted. They're a valuable read for anyone - whether you're navigating hearing challenges yourself, supporting a loved one, or just curious - delivering clear insights and useful ideas in an engaging way.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| The Hum: Why Only Some People Hear a Strange Sound Researchers investigate The Hum, a low-frequency sound only some people perceive, and trace it to hearing thresholds and low-frequency tinnitus. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Your Ears Inform the Brain if Hearing is Impaired DC signal polarity changes from positive to negative when the cochlea has been exposed to harmful noise and this signal can provide an indication of ear health status. | ||
| Monaural Hearing Breakthrough: 3D Sound Location Possible Revolutionary research shows monaural hearing can accurately locate sounds in 3D space, offering new hope for hearing aid technology and single-sided deafness solutions. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Restoring Hearing for Millions of Elderly and Others with Hearing Loss Research shows hope for hearing loss as scientists develop method to repair damaged structures deep inside the human ear. | ||
| Sustaining a Career After Acquired Hearing Loss Research from Oregon State University shows for adults who acquire severe hearing loss, accepting and adapting play key roles in sustaining a career and thriving in the workplace. | ||
| Second Cause of Hidden Hearing Loss Identified People who can not hear people clearly in a noisy environment, but pass a hearing test at the doctor, may have hidden hearing loss. | ✓ | |
| Auditory Cortex of Hearing and Deaf People Nearly Identical Study raises questions about the role of experience in processing sensory information, and could point the way toward potential new avenues for intervention in deafness. | ||
| Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL): Causes and Prevention Long lasting and loud sounds can damage sensitive structures in the inner ear and cause noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). | ||
| Deaf Children and Cognitive Development Investigating whether early exposure to sign language can forestall cognitive issues in deaf children. | ||
| Hybrid Cochlear Implants May Benefit Millions with Hearing Loss Improving hearing for people with hearing loss, not helped by hearing aids, using hybrid cochlear implant devices. | ||
| Hearing Loss Related Depression in Seniors New studies reveal that women under the age of 70 are particularly susceptible to hearing loss related depression. | ||
| Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Ototoxic Medications Information regarding sensorineural deafness and medications that can damage the human ear resulting in hearing loss, balance disorders, or ringing in the ear. | ||
| Understanding Misophonia: Symptoms, Causes, and Management Explores misophonia and SPD, their symptoms, causes, and differences, offering insights helpful to those with sensory issues and their support networks. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Increased Demand for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Educating people about services issues and obstacles deaf and hard of hearing individuals face every day. | ||
| Why Noisy Places Are Harder for Hearing-Impaired Ears Purdue research explains why hearing-impaired ears struggle more in noisy environments, revealing neural mechanisms that could improve hearing aids. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Social and Psychological Stigma of Hearing Loss Suffering hearing loss, particularly when it is not dealt with properly, can be as much a social problem as a psychological one. | ||
| Marlee Matlin's Celebrity Apprentice Cause Marlee Matlin has raised a record breaking $986,000 on a recent episode of The Celebrity Apprentice SignTalk Joins Fundraiser for Marlee Matlins Cause. | ||
| Health and Support Services Fail Deaf Children with Complex Disabilities It is estimated 40% of the total population of deaf children have some kind of additional disability. | ||
| Financial Issue of Leaving Hearing Loss Unaddressed Use of hearing aids was shown to reduce the risk of income loss by 90 to 100 percent for those with milder hearing loss. | ||
| Age Related Hearing Loss in Seniors associated with Low Serum Levels of Folic Acid Age-related hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in the elderly and is associated with low serum levels of folic acid according to new research. | ||
| Study Links Viagra Use to Potential Hearing Impairment Research by University of Alabama shows an association between hearing loss and use of erectile dysfunction drug Viagra. | ✓ | |
| What you Can't Hear can Hurt You Free Safety Screenings and Hearing-Care DVD During Better Hearing Month in May. | ||
| Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is not a problem with the ears in hearing sounds but difficulty with the brain processing sounds. | ||
| Family Members of Hearing Impaired Must Encourage Them to Seek Help Family members of the hearing impaired must step up and encourage their loved ones to seek help. | ||
| AC/DC and Concert Sound Levels Hearing Damage Warning Loud rock concerts such as AC DC can cause permanent hearing damage. | ||
| 27 Million Americans will Suffer Untreated Hearing Loss in 2010 Hearing care executive is calling for this to be the year that hearing care is recognized as a medical necessity. | ||
| Holiday Season Can be Difficult for Hearing Impaired Making holiday meals and celebrations more comfortable and enjoyable for those with hearing impairment. | ||
| Cause of Deafness Discovered Hearing loss expert at Tel Aviv University has uncovered one of the root causes of deafness. | ||
| MicroRNA Gene miR-96 Mutation Causes Progressive Deafness Peer-reviewed studies identify miR-96 microRNA mutations as first genetic cause of progressive hearing loss in humans and mice across multiple families. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Study Links Genes to Seeing Sounds in Synesthesia Peer-reviewed study identifies chromosomal regions linked to auditory-visual synesthesia, offering insights into sensory perception and neurodevelopmental disorders. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Types of Hearing Loss Most hearing loss results from damage to the cochlea a coiled structure in the inner ear responsible for hearing. | ||
| Hearing Loss Disability Hearing is a complicated process involving both the sensitivity of the ear as well as the ability to understand and interpret speech. |
Key: the first check mark indicates the publication carries an editor's note; the second indicates a footnote.
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