The consensus, according to the article, seems to be that doctors or dentists that are accepting patients are likely to be taking greater precautions—such as deep cleaning, wearing masks and protective equipment, and temperature checks— than normal to protect patients and staff.
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These models will ultimately enable development of next-generation programming strategies that rely on these computational simulations of implant performance to find programming settings that greatly improve sound quality for cochlear implant users compared to the traditional programming approach.
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The primary goal for the Tinnitus Virtual Summit was to “connect and educate the audiences from different virtual tinnitus groups,” according to the organizers.
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HRF President Geoff Plant announced that the organization is one of 130 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through the Cummings Foundation’s $20 Million Grant Program. The Woburn-based organization was chosen from a total of 738 applicants during a competitive review process.
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“Our twin discoveries that fruit flies experience age-related hearing loss and that their prior auditory health is controlled by a particular set of genes, is a significant breakthrough. The fact that these genes are conserved in humans will also help to focus future clinical research in humans and thereby accelerate the discovery of novel pharmacological or gene-therapeutic strategies,” says lead-author Joerg Albert.
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Contacta, an assistive living specialist, announced the appointment of Exertis ProAV Australia, part of Stampede and Exertis ProAV, to serve as its value distribution partner to drive sales of its hearing loop and speech transfer systems in the region.
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Many deaf advocates are recommending greater use of sign language, which can be a safer way to communicate during a pandemic since there are no droplets released during its use.
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Researchers looked at mice engineered to have progressive hearing loss, and found that their neurotransmitter receptors—responsible for communication between brain cells—exhibited changes in sensory processing regions related to memory.
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Fair housing laws provide distinct protections for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. These consumers have the right to interpreters or other aids to ensure they can effectively communicate with housing providers.
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In the future, scientists may be able to use the data to steer stem cells toward the hair cell lineage, helping to produce the specialized cells they need to test cell replacement approaches for reversing some forms of hearing loss.
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It was long suspected that tiny molecular motors maintain the proper tension in the so-called hair cell mechanoreceptors that are located in the inner ear. This tension is a key factor in how we detect sound, similarly to how a taut fishing line indicates nibbling fish.
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The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts—a chartered military organization—settled a lawsuit with a man who alleged that he now has permanent hearing loss and tinnitus after attending a group event where howitzers were fired.
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ChatableApps announced the launch of “the world’s first universal hearing aid, using neuroscience-led artificial intelligence to enable those suffering from hearing loss to hear one-to-one conversations clearly, using an everyday smartphone and a standard pair of earbuds.”
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In addition to her current responsibilities for corporate development and strategy, Ms Tully will now assume responsibility for all of Neuromod’s operating activities, including manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, quality, and compliance functions. Ms Tully will continue to report to Dr Ross O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer of Neuromod.
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The MLHS enrolls about 30 students, ages 3-5 with hearing loss, and peers with typical hearing and focuses on speech, auditory, and language skills.
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