Hearing News 2006
Hispanics Concerned About Hearing Loss Caused By Modern Technology
December 18, 2006 Nearly three-fourths of adults surveyed in Puerto Rico (73%) and Mexico (71%) report they are concerned about hearing loss from the use of personal audio technology, such as iPods or other MP3 players, portable CD players, or cell phones.
UC Irvine Studies How Cochlear Implant Users Understand Tonal Language
December 12, 2006 Language processing is more complex than previously thought, and it gives clues to why people who use auditory prosthetic devices have difficulty understanding languages such as Mandarin.
Cochlear Implants Between 6 Months to Two years Can Help Toddlers Develop Normal Language Skills
December 8, 2006 Deaf babies and toddlers can develop normal language skills when cochlear implants occur between six months and two years, according to new research released by the University of Melbourne.
Canadian Study Warns Hockey Fans of Hearing Loss
December 6, 2006 Spectators of hockey games may be subjecting themselves to noise levels that could impair their hearing, according to a study in the Canadian medical Association Journal.
Opera Star Placido Domingo Teams Up With Phonak to Establish Foundation For Hearing Impaired
December 5, 2006 Placido Domingo and the Vienna philharmonic will join the Swiss hearing-device manufacturer Phonak to establish a not-for-profit foundation to help the hearing impaired, particularly young people in developing countries, and give them the opportunity to enjoy the sounds around them.
New Study Provides First Guidelines for Safe iPod Listening
November 28, 2006 A new analysis of iPods and other portable, digital music players by researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Children's Hospital in Boston has produced the first-ever detailed guidelines for safe listening levels using earphones.
Decibel-Limiting Earbuds May Reduce Hearing Loss Associated with iPods
November 27, 2006 iHearSafe earbuds will keep the volume below 80 decibels no matter how loud the original file is or how high the volume has been turned up.
New Survey Looks at How Toys Can Damage Childrens' Hearing
November 21, 2006 Hazardous toys are still sold in stores across the country, according to the 21st annual toy safety survey released today by the Washington Public Interest Research Group (WashPIRG). The survey looked into several health hazards toys may pose, including lead toxicity, choking risks, and excessive loudness which could damage childrens’ ears.
New Web Site Teaches Young Children About Noise, Hearing Loss, and Safe Usage of Personal Audio Technology
November, 2006 Listentoyourbuds.org, a one-of-a-kind web site for young children, parents, and educators, teaches about ways children can protect their hearing. The web site is also available in Spanish.
Clubbing and Concerts Can Cause Permanent Hearing Loss
Patrons at music venues exceed safe levels of noise exposure
November 15, 2006, PERTH--A recent study led by Marcus Atlas, M.D., Director of the Ear Science Institute Australia (ESIA), Nedlands, Western Australia, has demonstrated that noise levels experienced by patrons in entertainment venues, such as dance clubs and concerts, consistently exceed levels considered safe for the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. From April to August 2005, researchers from the ESIA measured the impact of sound levels in twelve popular entertainment venues in Perth, Western Australia.
A New Survey Reveals Hearing Loss Significantly Impacting Work, Home Life for Baby Boomers
A survey released on October 26, 2006 at the AARP Life@50+ Conference by The EAR Foundation and Clarity® reveals that hearing loss is a serious health issue for aging baby boomers—impacting their work and home lives—yet most are not seeking help.