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Screening opens window to a world of sound - Times Herald-Record

(TNS) — Four-year-old Betty Schottler starts each morning with the same six sounds: (m), (ah), (oo), (ee), (sh), and (s). Her mom makes the sounds first, then Betty repeats them to check that her cochlear implant is working. Betty was born profoundly deaf and got her first set of glittery rainbow hearing aids at 6 weeks old. Then, before her 1st birthday, she had surgery to place a cochlear implant in the bone behind her ear. The device sends signals to the brain, and the brain recognizes those signals as sound. For Betty and thousands of children born in the U.S. with a hearing impairment, newborn screening is the first step toward introducing them to the world of sound. Most babies in the U.S. get screened in the first few days after birth; in 2016, up to 98% of newborns were tested, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Typically, a hearing screener comes to the mother’s bedside and tests the baby in the bassinet. It works best when the child and the envi...

Hawaii suspect faces hearing in cyberstalking of Utah family - WCTI12.com

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Global Adult Hearing Aids Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Outlook with Company Analysis and Forecast to 2024 - Hitz Dairies

“arcognizance.com” has added latest research report on “Global Adult Hearing Aids Market ”, this report helps to analyze top manufacturers , regions, revenue , price, and also covers Industry sales channel, distributors, traders, dealers, Research Findings and Conclusion, appendix and data source . A hearing aid or deaf aid is an electroacoustic device which is designed to amplify sound for the wearer, usually with the aim of making speech more intelligible, and to correct impaired hearing as measured by audiometry. Different types of hearing aids are made to accommodate different types of hearing loss. Scope of the Report: The global average price of Adult Hearing Aids is in the increasing trend, from 482 USD/Unit in 2013 to 508 USD/Unit in 2017. With the situation of global economy, prices will be in increasing trend in the following five years. Request PDF Sample of Adult Hearing Aids Market Report@ http://www.arcognizance.com/enquiry-sample/251894 The classification ...

Utah hearing for Hawaii suspect in extreme cyberstalking - Salt Lake Tribune

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Loren Okamura was in Honolulu’s federal courthouse Wednesday, for a scheduled detention hearing. His federal defender, Sharron Rancourt, said he wants to have that hearing in Utah. He was indicted in Utah last month on charges of cyberstalking, interstate threats and transporting people for prostitution, court documents show. He was arrested at a Honolulu supermarket last week. A magistrate judge ordered Okamura detained in Honolulu until he’s transported to Utah. It’s unclear when the hearing will be, but he would have had to face the charges in Utah eventually. Morgan Early, an assistant U.S. attorney in Honolulu, didn’t object to having the hearing in Utah, as long as Okamura continues to be detained. Okamura, 44, targeted a father and his adult daughter, sending the woman threatening messages and posting her picture and address online, authorities said. One posting said the homeowner wanted drugs and prostitutes at the house in a quiet, middle-class neighborhood in a Sal...

Argentine Bishop Appears at Court Hearing on Abuse Charges - The New York Times

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — An Argentine bishop close to Pope Francis appeared voluntarily for a court hearing Wednesday ahead of a trial on charges of sexual abuse of two former seminarians in one of several cases that have shaken the church in the pontiff’s homeland. Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta had returned to Argentina from the Vatican to attend the session before Judge María Laura Toledo Zamora in the northwestern city of Oran, where he had served as bishop before resigning in July 2017. Prosecutors accuse Zanchetta of continuing sexual abuse, a charge that could result in a 10-year sentence. Zanchetta denies the allegations, which are also the subject of a church canon-law process. The bishop’s canon law attorney, Javier Belda Iniesta, suggested Wednesday that the allegations “could enter in the ambit of perception,” such as “a hug that lasted longer than normal, a kiss that instead of the cheek could fall on an ear, touching a leg, risque jokes.” The hearing was to establ...

Hawaii man faces hearing in Utah 'extreme stalking' case - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A Hawaii man tormented a Utah family for over a year by sending more than 500 people to their house for unwanted services including food deliveries, repairs, tow trucks, locksmiths, plumbers and prostitutes, according to a U.S. prosecutor who called it “extreme cyberstalking.” Loren Okamura is scheduled for a detention hearing this afternoon in Honolulu’s federal courthouse following his arrest last week. He was indicted last month on charges of cyberstalking, interstate threats and transporting people for prostitution, court documents show. Okamura, 44, targeted a father and his adult daughter, sending the woman threatening messages and posting her picture and address online, authorities said. One posting said the homeowner wanted drugs and prostitutes at the house in a quiet, middle-class neighborhood in a Salt Lake City suburb. The Gilmore family was “tormented” during the year-plus that the “extreme cyberstalking” took place, U.S. Attorney John Huber told reporters Tuesday. Inv...

DOJ Asks to Appear at Key Hearing in WGA/Agency Legal Fight - Variety

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November 27, 2019 3:21PM PT The Department of Justice wants to make arguments at a Dec. 6 hearing in a antitrust lawsuit between the three major talent agencies and the Writers Guild of America. The WGA has filed a motion to dismiss the agencies’ lawsuit on the grounds that, as a labor union, it is exempt from antitrust scrutiny. U.S. District Judge Andre Birotte is expected to consider that motion at the Dec. 6 hearing. The DOJ’s Antitrust Division intervened in the case on Tuesday, filing a brief that argues that the union does not have blanket immunity from antitrust law. The division, led by Makan Delrahim , wants Birotte to order discovery in the case to determine whether the union has committed an antitrust violation. The department filed a request on Wednesday to appear in person and participate in the hearing. The three agencies who are plaintiffs in the case — WME, CAA and UTA — do not object to the department’s presence. The guild, on the other hand, has told DOJ that ...

Even Mild Hearing Loss Tied to Worse School Outcomes in Kids - Medscape

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In this era of loud music and booming video games, experts worry about noise exposure and hearing impairment , because even mild impairment can affect educational outcomes . Now a large cross-sectional study finds that slight to mild hearing loss appears to be associated with slightly worse behavior and school performance. The researchers recommend considering slight hearing loss as a possible factor in social problems or difficulties regarding attention or academic performance. The study found a small linear correlation between increasing audiometric pure-tone average (LPTA) hearing thresholds and higher scores on a measure of behavioral problems, as well as lower scores on standardized academic testing. Carlijn M. P. le Clercq, MD, of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and colleagues report their findings in an article published online November 27 in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head and Neck...

Trump retreats on impeachment: won't send lawyer to hearing after complaining lawyer wasn't included - MSNBC

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Trump's reportedly considering boycotting the Judiciary Committee's impeachment hearings as The New York Tims reports Trump knew about the whistleblower complaint before changing his Ukraine plot and released that country's military aid. Margaret Carlson argues the Trump impeachment case is "the opposite of Watergate" saying "It's as if Nixon delivered the tapes before The Supreme Court hearing." Nov. 28, 2019 https://ift.tt/2rsPJUt

Even Mild Hearing Loss Tied to Worse School Outcomes in Kids - Medscape

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In this era of loud music and booming video games, experts worry about noise exposure and hearing impairment , because even mild impairment can affect educational outcomes . Now a large cross-sectional study finds that slight to mild hearing loss appears to be associated with slightly worse behavior and school performance. The researchers recommend considering slight hearing loss as a possible factor in social problems or difficulties regarding attention or academic performance. The study found a small linear correlation between increasing audiometric pure-tone average (LPTA) hearing thresholds and higher scores on a measure of behavioral problems, as well as lower scores on standardized academic testing. Carlijn M. P. le Clercq, MD, of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and colleagues report their findings in an article published online November 27 in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head and Neck...

Have a Hearing Loss? Don't Suffer in Silence - DTN The Progressive Farmer

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Me: "Where was I when you said it and where were you?" Husband: "I was in the office and you were in the kitchen." Me: "Well there you go ..." Unless you are facing me and in the same room, the telling is a waste of breath. No, I don't need you to speak loud and slow, but I need face-to-face communication. Many with hearing loss are the same. Reality is, people often tell you something as they are doing other things. The hearing impaired need others to stop and purposefully communicate and that doesn't mean with your back turned or looking into a computer screen. Hearing aids and other devices are part of the treatment puzzle, but they only go so far. So, I encourage you to speak up if those long hours in the combine or auger cart this fall have dulled the senses. Below are a few practical things that might help as you gather through the holiday and meeting season. --In a dinner setting, ask to be seated in the center of the table or near th...

Now, Hear This! – Ohio Ag Net - Ohio's Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net

By Pamela Smith DTN Staff Reporter DECATUR, Ill. (DTN) — I have a hearing loss. It is a disability. There, I said it. Did you hear me? If you are a farmer, maybe not. It is no secret agricultural workers are exposed to a laundry list of deafening noises. It’s not just machinery either — from bellowing livestock to hammering that steel something or other into position, we endure a lot of racket. The end result can be a mish mash of problems. Beyond the inability to hear clearly, the other common ailments include tinnitus (ringing) and hyperacusis (pain associated with loud noises). Unlike other disabilities, hearing issues aren’t outwardly visible and therefore, are not always fully considered. There’s much to write about this topic, but for now, let this just stand as a public service announcement about holidays and other events that thrust us into noisy places. It is not uncommon for those struggling with hearing issues to retreat. Going out to eat in restaurants or attending ...

Global Hearing Aid Devices Market Insights 2019: Sonova, William Demant, Siemens, ReSound, Starkey, Widex, Hansaton - Globe News Reports

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The Global report entails the overall and all-encompassing study of the " Hearing Aid Devices Market " with all its relevant factors that might have an influence on the growth of the market. This report is rooted in the methodical quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the global Hearing Aid Devices market.  Click Here To Access The Sample Report:: http://www.99strategy.biz/request-for-sample.html?repid=17364 Furthermore, it also evaluates the most recent improvements while estimating the growth of the leading players Sonova, William Demant, Siemens, ReSound, Starkey, Widex, Hansaton, Beltone, Interton, Audina, Coselgi, Audio Service, AST Hearing, Lisound, New Sound, Hui’er, Banglijian of the market.  The key aim of this Global  report is to provide updates and data relating to the Hearing Aid Devices market and also make out all the opportunities for expansion in the market. To begin with, the report entails a market synopsis and offers market definition and ...

Global Pediatric Hearing Aids Market Data Analysis 2019-2025: Sonova, William Demant, Sivantos, GN ReSound, Starkey, Widex - Industry Report 24

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Canal Hearing Aids Market 2019-2025 : Global Key Players William Demant, Sonova, Sivantos, GN ReSound, Starkey - Kentucky Reports

Global Canal Hearing Aids Market has been thriving with considerable revenue from previous decades and it is likely to perform vigorously over the forecast period from 2019 to 2025. Various factors such as development, rapidly increasing demand, lifting population, economic stability are directly and indirectly fuelling growth in the market. Request Sample:  https://www.ricercaalfa.com/page/enquire/Canal-Hearing-Aids-Market.html Market Competition: The competitive landscape of the global Canal Hearing Aids market is broadly studied in the report with large focus on recent developments, future plans of top players, and key growth strategies adopted by them. The analysts authoring the report have profiled almost every major player of the global Canal Hearing Aids market and thrown light on their crucial business aspects such as production, areas of operation, and product portfolio. All companies analyzed in the report are studied on the basis of vital factors such as market share...

Even Mild Hearing Loss Tied to Worse School Outcomes in Kids - Medscape

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In this era of loud music and booming video games, experts worry about noise exposure and hearing impairment , because even mild impairment can affect educational outcomes . Now a large cross-sectional study finds that slight to mild hearing loss appears to be associated with slightly worse behavior and school performance. The researchers recommend considering slight hearing loss as a possible factor in social problems or difficulties regarding attention or academic performance. The study found a small linear correlation between increasing audiometric pure-tone average (LPTA) hearing thresholds and higher scores on a measure of behavioral problems, as well as lower scores on standardized academic testing. Carlijn M. P. le Clercq, MD, of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and colleagues report their findings in an article published online November 27 in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head and Neck...

New transcripts released as House Judiciary Cmte. schedules first impeachment hearing - MSNBC

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The House Judiciary Committee scheduled its first impeachment hearing for December 4 as newly released transcripts reveal a budget official testified that two OMB staffers quit over frustrations about the frozen aid to Ukraine. Josh Lederman details more highlights from Mark Sandy's deposition. Rep. Jamie Raskin tells Katy Tur what to expect from the first Judiciary hearing and whether more witnesses could be called. Nov. 27, 2019 https://ift.tt/2Orjoqj

For newborns with hearing loss, screening opens a world of sound - PostBulletin.com

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Four-year-old Betty Schottler starts each morning with the same six sounds: (m), (ah), (oo), (ee), (sh), and (s). Her mom makes the sounds first, then Betty repeats them to check that her cochlear implant is working. Betty was born profoundly deaf and got her first set of glittery rainbow hearing aids at 6 weeks old. Then, before her 1st birthday, she had surgery to place a cochlear implant in the bone behind her ear. The device sends signals to the brain, and the brain recognizes those signals as sound. For Betty and thousands of children born in the U.S. with a hearing impairment, newborn screening is the first step toward introducing them to the world of sound. Most babies in the U.S. get screened in the first few days after birth; in 2016, up to 98% of newborns were tested, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Typically, a hearing screener comes to the mother's bedside and tests the baby in the bassinet. It works best when the child and...

Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA) Implants Market Report | TOP KEY PLAYERS -* AUDITDATA * Cochlear Limited * GN ReSound * Med-EL Medical Electronics * Natus Medical Incorporated * Sivantos Group - Global Industry Magazine

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How to Buy a Hearing Aid Without Breaking the Bank - U.S. News & World Report

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How to Buy a Hearing Aid Without Breaking the Bank - U.S. News & World Report

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For newborns with hearing loss, screening opens a world of sound - PostBulletin.com

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Four-year-old Betty Schottler starts each morning with the same six sounds: (m), (ah), (oo), (ee), (sh), and (s). Her mom makes the sounds first, then Betty repeats them to check that her cochlear implant is working. Betty was born profoundly deaf and got her first set of glittery rainbow hearing aids at 6 weeks old. Then, before her 1st birthday, she had surgery to place a cochlear implant in the bone behind her ear. The device sends signals to the brain, and the brain recognizes those signals as sound. For Betty and thousands of children born in the U.S. with a hearing impairment, newborn screening is the first step toward introducing them to the world of sound. Most babies in the U.S. get screened in the first few days after birth; in 2016, up to 98% of newborns were tested, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Typically, a hearing screener comes to the mother's bedside and tests the baby in the bassinet. It works best when the child and...