Author: Stefani Kim

Neuromod Publishes Clinical Trial for Lenire Device

Neuromod Publishes Clinical Trial for Lenire Device

Jul 15, 2022 | | 0 |

An international team, including a University of Minnesota professor, has published a second large clinical trial for a novel neuromodulation device, Lenire, that could reduce symptoms for millions worldwide with tinnitus, commonly described as “ringing in the ears.”  Researchers published the results of the Treatment Evaluation of Neuromodulation for Tinnitus – Stage A2 (TENT-A2) clinical trial in “Nature – Scientific Reports.” An article detailing the research appears on the University of Minnesota website.

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‘Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down’ Chronicles Aphasia Journey

‘Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down’ Chronicles Aphasia Journey

Jul 14, 2022 | | 0 |

On January 8, 2011, a gunshot to the head almost permanently silenced former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. But Giffords refused to back down from her mission of public service. Working with speech-language pathologist Fabi Hirsch, PhD, over the past decade, Gabby Giffords has regained her ability to speak and today uses her voice to advocate for gun safety and for the two million Americans living with aphasia.

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Babies Learn Language Within Hours of Birth

Babies Learn Language Within Hours of Birth

Jul 14, 2022 | | 0 |

The study, with international contributors including Gary Oppenheim and Guillaume Thierry of Bangor University’s School of Human and Behavioural Sciences, worked with newborns, starting within just minutes of their birth using a combination of vowels played forward (that is, naturally) and played backwards (a time-reversed version of the sound).

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Gestures Can Improve Understanding in People with Aphasia

Gestures Can Improve Understanding in People with Aphasia

Jul 12, 2022 | | 0 |

When words fail, gestures can improve understanding – especially for people who have a language disorder. An international research team has now shown that listeners attend the gestures of people with aphasia more often and for much longer than previously thought. This has implications for the use of gestures in speech therapy. An article detailing the research appears on the University of Zurich website.

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Research Links Recognizing Own Voice with Speech Control

Research Links Recognizing Own Voice with Speech Control

Jul 7, 2022 | | 0 |

If people think they hear someone else’s voice when they speak, they do not strongly feel that they caused the sound. This could be a clue to understanding the experience of people who live with auditory hallucinations and could help to improve online communication and virtual reality experiences.

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Researchers Design Device to Recognize Voices from Skin

Researchers Design Device to Recognize Voices from Skin

Jul 5, 2022 | | 0 |

Voice recognition technology is increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, from asking trivial questions, playing music, sending text messages, to controlling GPS navigation systems. It is a convenient technology with broad applications. However, to get the most of its intended functions, one must stand close to the device and articulate carefully. What if the skin on our bodies could recognize voices without using any devices?

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Starkey Named Winner of 2022 BBB Torch Award for Ethics

Starkey Named Winner of 2022 BBB Torch Award for Ethics

Jun 29, 2022 | | 0 |

The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics honors organizations whose leaders demonstrate a high level of personal character, ensure that the organization’s practices meet the highest standards of ethics, and consequently, generate trust with their customers and the community, according to the announcement.

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