Congenital Hearing Loss

JMU is the only university in Virginia that has an audiology doctorate, as well as a hearing research laboratory. Audiologists are uniquely trained to diagnose the exact nature of a person’s hearing loss.  Since there’s no medicine to treat permanent hearing loss, the only treatment is a hearing aid or cochlear implant. Results from their research are used in the clinic to benefit patients in a variety of ways.  “The hearing aid lab isn’t only for research,” Ariana Morris, a second-year doctoral audiology student, said. “It’s been really, really helpful in my education to just be able to go in there and program hearing aids and work with equipment outside of the classroom in my free time to help expand my knowledge.”  Morris has been researching personal sound amplification products along with Ayasakanta Rout, associate professor in the communication sciences and disorders and the program director of audiology. She said she feels exceptionally grateful to be able ...

Private audiology practice in Central Va. offers curbside assistance and telehealth services during pandemic. Published March 31, 2020 by Sydney Lake Dr. Kristin Koch of Evolution Hearing offering curbside assistance to a patient. Photo courtesy Koch. Virginia Business  virtually sat down with audiologist Dr. Kristin Koch at Evolution Hearing, a private audiology practice that has Charlottesville and Richmond locations. This is part of an ongoing series of conversations with Virginians about how their work lives and businesses have changed during the pandemic. Virginia Business: How has Evolution Hearing adapted during the crisis? Koch: Most of the people we see at our office are older with hearing loss issues. So we actually closed the office, started rescheduling and canceling appointments the week of [March] 16th. We knew it was going to get bad. Once we heard what the risk was and it was so much higher with older adults, we felt like it was the right thing to do....

JMU is the only university in Virginia that has an audiology doctorate, as well as a hearing research laboratory. Audiologists are uniquely trained to diagnose the exact nature of a person’s hearing loss.  Since there’s no medicine to treat permanent hearing loss, the only treatment is a hearing aid or cochlear implant. Results from their research are used in the clinic to benefit patients in a variety of ways.  “The hearing aid lab isn’t only for research,” Ariana Morris, a second-year doctoral audiology student, said. “It’s been really, really helpful in my education to just be able to go in there and program hearing aids and work with equipment outside of the classroom in my free time to help expand my knowledge.”  Morris has been researching personal sound amplification products along with Ayasakanta Rout, associate professor in the communication sciences and disorders and the program director of audiology. She said she feels exceptionally grateful to be able ...

Court cases are going to be heard remotely using video links as part the legal system’s response to the coronavirus crisis. Pilot use of the system is to begin in the third week of April as part of a plan to ensure that the justice system continues to work despite the pandemic. The system could result in journalists being allowed into an otherwise empty courtroom where they would watch a screen showing the judge and the others who were taking part in the court hearing by way of video link. It is understood that the pilot use of technology to allow for the remote hearing of court cases is going to be concentrated in the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice and the Presidents of the Court of Appeal, the High Court, the Circuit Court, and the District Court, held a remote meeting on Monday to review the measures already adopted in the context of the pandemic, as well as to plan for the future. A considerable amount of work has been done on putting...

  The sense of hearing diminishes as we age. And I'm not talking about baby boomers and beyond. During early adulthood is when we start losing ultra-high-frequency sounds which are not important for daily communication. Sounds that are audible during our teenage years, slowly diminish as we age. A while back, I read about a system that was installed in a shopping mall that emitted high-frequency sounds. This device helped to keep teenagers away from certain stores while adult shoppers were oblivious to the annoying clatter. Age is a factor that we have no control over just like our genetic makeup. Hearing loss can be passed down from generation to generation. When you have family members with hearing loss, it puts you at greater risk for changes in hearing. There are many drugs that can do damage the auditory system. Aspirin in large doses can affect hearing but in most cases, hearing returns when the regiment ends. Hearing loss is a known side effect of Viagra, Cialis, and sim...

Audiometer is a device used to evaluate hearing loss during an audiology test. Usually, it is an individual piece of hardware that delivers pure tones of controlled intensity to one ear at a time, to which a patient responds when they can hear the tone. Many modern devices can either be used alone or connected to a computer and integrated with hearing conservation databases. Medical Audiometers Market  has recently added by Qurate Research to its vast repository. This intelligence report includes investigations based on Current scenarios, Historical records , and future predictions. This includes factors such as market size , market share , market segmentation , significant growth drivers, market competition, different aspects impacting economic cycles in the market, demand, expected business up-downs, changing customer sentiments, key companies operating in the Medical Audiometers Market, SWOT analysis has been used to understand the Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and th...

Recognizing that COVID-19, or coronavirus, is a serious issue for the patient populations typically using hearing aids, telehealth services can be a useful tool for both hearing care professionals and their patients. "We are fully committed to helping our patients through this difficult time and have  accelerated the launch of this service to do exactly that," says Monte Dillow, president, Beltone. "Remote Care Live becomes even more important as patient access to in-person hearing care is limited as communities across the country implement measures to help minimize COVID-19 spread. "We've seen the growth of telemedicine in various medical settings, but it has been a recent introduction to hearing care," Dillow continues. "With Beltone Remote Care Live, we have  taken it to a new level, making it easier on our patients and their families to access the hearing care they need."  To learn more about Beltone Remote Care Live and find a location, vi...

Stonington -- The Board of Finance plans to holds its public hearing on the proposed 2020-21 budget as scheduled on April 9 at 4 p.m. The always well-attended hearing, though, will be streamed on Facebook Live and there will be a dial in option for those listening by phone who want to comment. The board is also asking those who want to comment to do so by the preferred method of submitting written testimony of no more than 300 words, equivalent to a two-minute speech, by 4 p.m. April 7. The comments can be emailed to selectmen@stonington-ct.gov, mailed to Town of Stonington, 152 Elm St., Stonington, CT 06378 or placed in a drop box outside Town Hall. Residents should cite the area of the budget they plan to comment on (general government, human services and outside agencies, public works, police, board of education and capital improvement program) and if they are in favor or opposition. Residents wishing to speak during the hearing must call Town Hall at (860) 535-5050 b...

The latest update of Global Hearing Aid Devices Market study provides comprehensive information on the development activities by industry players, growth opportunities and market sizing for Hearing Aid Devices, complete with analysis by key segments, leading and emerging players, and geographies. The 100 page study covers the detailed business overview of each profiled players, its complete research and market development history with latest news and press releases. The study helps in identifying and tracking emerging players in the market and their portfolios, to enhance decision making capabilities and helps to create effective counter strategies to gain competitive advantage. Some of the players profiled/ part of study coverage are Sonova, William Demant, Siemens, ReSound, Starkey, Widex, Hansaton, Beltone, Interton, Audina, Coselgi, Audio Service, AST Hearing, Lisound, New Sound, Hui’er & Banglijian. Get free sample copy before purchase: https://ift.tt/2wRNn4D HTF Market ...

The BuddyPhones Galaxy headset is designed for young gamers and features a volume limiter and a boom ... [+] mic. www.egillbjarki.com Keeping kids happy and engaged in these strange times of pandemics, lockdowns, and social distancing is no easy task. With many of the world’s children now off school for the foreseeable future, keeping them occupied is bound to involve some form of technology. It’s tempting to let a smartphone or tablet take the strain of childminding by letting the kids watch a cartoon or play their favorite computer game. Of course, if you’re working from home at the same time, you’re not going to want to hear the incessant cacophony of a Bugs Bunny or the infuriating soundtrack of Candy Crush. To stop these intrusions, many of us will give kids a pair of headphones to use… as much for our sanity as for their enjoyment. But how can you monitor how loudly children listening through headphones? Keeping them safe on the Internet by using parental controls is now ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Right now, many teachers all over the state are figuring out how to teach their students online. It's something that isn't easy, especially for those students who are deaf or hard of hearing. (Source: KOLN). And as classes start back up again online the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing says it's important deaf students don't fall behind. "We want to make sure that the students all get the right opportunity because if they don't have the support and they fall behind, it's going to take a lot longer to get everyone caught up next year or the year after that,” said executive director, John Wyvill. Wyvill says his office has already helped multiple families who have reached out because they were having troubles figuring out the easiest way to transition to the online learning. He says one of the biggest problems right now with online learning is that most teachers are turning to video chat to communicate with ...

The new coronavirus, COVID-19, is a pandemic. Reported illnesses range from very mild to severe, including death. Scientists and medical experts anticipate widespread transmission will occur in the U.S. in coming months and recommend social distancing, among other measures, to slow the spread. Call your doctor and stay home if you are sick. Get more information at CDC.gov/coronavirus or call the Tennessee Department of Health coronavirus information line at 877-857-2945 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. EDT daily. Knox News is making this coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers, including nonsubscribers, to help people stay safe. Grocery stores are hoping to hire East Tennesseans — and fast  — as coronavirus concerns have ramped up sales. Dollar General plans to hire up to 50,000 employees by the end of April, doubling its normal hiring. The majority of these roles will be temporary.  “We are proud to serve as one of America’s essential retailers, and we believe ou...

Responding is Marc Kirsch, product marketing manager, hearing, Honeywell, Charlotte, NC – with contributions from Fastenal Co., Winona, MN. The Hierarchy of Controls tends to cover the basics to meet the standards of a hearing conservation program. Let’s cover some of the problems workers face and a few ways hearing loss can be proactively addressed and prevented. Many readers may have personally experienced a threshold shift or know someone who has noise-induced hearing loss – the most common permanent and preventable occupational injury in the world. It’s also highly compensable, which is why we should all face it together, head-on. OSHA hearing standards are designed to prevent hearing loss but commonly encounter a lack of compliance because of perception, personality and other variables. Here are a few of the top concerns that negatively affect hearing conservation programs: According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1.1 billion young people worldwide are at ris...

Readers: I’m getting pretty tired of all this virus talk. So I’m going to change the topic today to something that will make two dozen people happy — free hearing aids. As I mentioned a few weeks back, Nano Hearing Aids — nanohearingaids.com — was giving away 24 pairs of hearing aids through this column. The company said its hearing aids were great and affordable. I said prove it. So Nano decided to give away freebies of the $1,000 aids. The company is in the process of contacting the people it picked for this giveaway based on their need and their inability to pay for hearing aids on their own. About 1,000 people submitted requests through e-mails to Nano. Here are the first four lucky winners: WINNER 1 Nano: I read in the “Dear John — The Answer Man” column in The New York Post today that Nano Hearing Aids will be giving away complimentary hearing aids to a very select number of people who need hearing aids but cannot afford them. Therefore, I respectfully and sincerely reque...

How big of a problem is work-related hearing loss? Bigger than you might think. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 11% of workers have hearing impairment, and 1 out of 4 cases of hearing loss are the result of work-related exposures. Safety+Health spoke with Andy Eschbach , director of retail sales at Port Washington, NY-based Pyramex Safety Products, who shared his thoughts on the current state of workplace hearing protection. Safety+Health : What are some of the recent innovations in the hearing protection field? Andy Eschbach: The growth of new products in the active hearing protection market is tremendous. Customers are wanting the ability to stay connected to their devices while still being protected from the dangerous noise levels around them. Whether they’re operating a table saw or enjoying some time on the shooting range, active hearing protection gives them the ability to stay safe and stay connected. S+H: What do you wish employers ...

NEW TOWN – The North Dakota Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing in New Town on Monday, regarding a proposal to expand the existing Robinson Lake Oil Conditioning Facility in Mountrail County. In keeping with recommendations of public health officials to minimize public gatherings during this COVID-19 event, members of the public are encouraged to provide their comments in writing. Comments will be accepted into the official record up to five days after the hearing. They can be submitted by e-mail to ndpsc@nd.gov or mailed to 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 408, Bismarck, ND 58505. Additionally, a recording of this hearing will be available at psc.nd.gov the following day. Click on the case under “hot topics.” Whiting Oil and Gas Corp. is proposing to increase the existing facility’s capacity from 45,000 barrels per day to 65,000 barrels per day. State law requires facilities processing more than 50,000 barrels per day obtain a siting permit from the commission. The e...

If Nicole Russell could turn back the clock, she’d probably turn down the volume, too. In 2004, when she was seven years old, Russell picked up an Apple iPod, plugged in a pair of the standard white headphones, pressed play, cranked it up, and formed a habit she’d enjoy for ‘at least five hours a day’ for the next decade. She’d listen in the morning, on the way to school, during break, even as she fell asleep. A few years later, she was in the car – listening to music, of course – with her father, Dave, when he told her to turn the volume down. ‘He was like, “Nicki, what the hell?”’ Russell, now 24, says. ‘It made me so embarrassed, I’d just say, “But it has to be this loud… it’s the only way I can hear it.” I didn’t know there was a problem then. I thought it was just me.’ Throughout her school years in California – where the problem was made worse when headphones, used with iPads, became mandatory for many lessons, as they are in some schools in the UK – Russell struggled to hear ...

NEW DELHI: Lockdown doubts? Write to us. We begin today by clearing doubts of our readers. To make your life easy during the coronavirus lockdown, TOI invites its readers to send their queries at www. toilockdownfaqs.com with their city name mentioned in capitals in the subject line. We will seek answers from Delhi Police and other authorities. Taking a walk within the community premises is not allowed but what about walking the pets? The pets are not trained to relieve at home and need to be taken out? – Sabita Walking the pets in community spaces is prohibited. You can walk them just outside your house but not at any public space. We were shifting from Mumbai to Delhi and the truck with all our goods is stranded in Haryana. How can we get the permission for moving our truck? We have one elderly and two kids in our family and are struggling without clothes and essentials. – Sharat Ponia The purpose of the lockdown is for people to stay wherever they are. They can’t be allowed ...