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MONROE, La – Governor Edwards says it’s good to wear a mask when you’re out in public to protect yourself from COVID-19. But how does wearing a mask affect those who are hearing impaired? Before wearing a mask, speech and sound were easy to understand, but with the mask, the sound is muffled, and reading lips when someone is talking is impossible. Hearing specialists say wearing a mask causes us to lose 10 decibels of speech when talking. “To put that in perspective, when we make adjustments on hearing aids, we might do a two decibel increase or decrease, or four, or maybe even six decibels would be a substantial change in sound, so 10 decibels is night and day,” said Jason Shevchuk, Hearing Instrument Specialist at Audibel Hearing Center. And while wearing a mask impacts how we hear each other, it also affects those who wear glasses, hearing aids, and a mask. “When we take our mask off, our hearing aids always just have a tendency to flip off with them, so when wearing a heari

One lost her hearing due to an inner ear disorder; another had a history of hearing loss in her family; and another could only attribute the loss to age and a lifetime of loud noises. Whatever the cause, each of the six winners of an annual hearing aid contest had struggled with their hearing loss for years. From more than 50 essays received by mail and email, the six Wiregrass residents chosen to receive free devices were Angie McKinney, Ross Kelley, Julia Eldridge, Glenn Anderson, James Bedsole, and Rita Langford. The hearing aid essay contest has been held for nearly 20 years by Physicians Hearing Center and the Dothan Eagle . ‘Already a winner’ Angie McKinney is a house parent at Chrysalis Home for Girls and was nominated by several of the girls who reside in the group home. “I love ’em and I guess they love me, too,” McKinney said. Hearing loss runs in McKinney’s family. Her father wears hearing aids. She has a sister and a brother who wear them. McKinney was young — about

A team of researchers has generated a developmental map of a key sound-sensing structure in the mouse inner ear. Scientists at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), part of the National Institutes of Health, and their collaborators analyzed data from 30,000 cells from mouse cochlea, the snail-shaped structure of the inner ear. The results provide insights into the genetic programs that drive the formation of cells important for detecting sounds. The study also sheds light specifically on the underlying cause of hearing loss linked to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome. The study data is shared on a unique platform open to any researcher, creating an unprecedented resource that could catalyze future research on hearing loss. Led by Matthew W. Kelley, Ph.D., chief of the Section on Developmental Neuroscience at the NIDCD, the study appeared online in Nature Communications. The research team includes investigators at the University o

A team of researchers has generated a developmental map of a key sound-sensing structure in the mouse inner ear. Scientists at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), part of the National Institutes of Health, and their collaborators analyzed data from 30,000 cells from mouse cochlea, the snail-shaped structure of the inner ear. The results provide insights into the genetic programs that drive the formation of cells important for detecting sounds. The study also sheds light specifically on the underlying cause of hearing loss linked to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome. The study data is shared on a unique platform open to any researcher, creating an unprecedented resource that could catalyze future research on hearing loss. Led by Matthew W. Kelley, Ph.D., chief of the Section on Developmental Neuroscience at the NIDCD, the study appeared online in Nature Communications . The research team includes investigators at the University o

A new business intelligence report released by HTF MI with title “Global Smart Hearing Aid Market Insights, Forecast to 2025” is designed covering micro level of analysis by manufacturers and key business segments. The Global Smart Hearing Aid Market survey analysis offers energetic visions to conclude and study market size, market hopes, and competitive surroundings. The research is derived through primary and secondary statistics sources and it comprises both qualitative and quantitative detailing. Some of the key players profiled in the study are William Demant, Sonova, Starkey, Sivantos, GN ReSound, Widex, Rion, Sebotek Hearing Systems, Audina Hearing Instruments, Microson, Audicus, Horentek & Arphi Electronics. What’s keeping William Demant, Sonova, Starkey, Sivantos, GN ReSound, Widex, Rion, Sebotek Hearing Systems, Audina Hearing Instruments, Microson, Audicus, Horentek & Arphi Electronics Ahead in the Market? Benchmark yourself with the strategic moves and findings rec

News Release Thursday, May 28, 2020 Data offers valuable resource for developing stem cell-based therapies for hearing loss A team of researchers has generated a developmental map of a key sound-sensing structure in the mouse inner ear. Scientists at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), part of the National Institutes of Health, and their collaborators analyzed data from 30,000 cells from mouse cochlea, the snail-shaped structure of the inner ear. The results provide insights into the genetic programs that drive the formation of cells important for detecting sounds. The study also sheds light specifically on the underlying cause of hearing loss linked to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome. The study data is shared on a unique platform open to any researcher, creating an unprecedented resource that could catalyze future research on hearing loss. Led by Matthew W. Kelley, Ph.D., chief of the Section on Developmental Neuroscience a

TWILLINGATE, N.L. — Laine Broderick is as adventurous as any other three-year-old.  He has found his legs and enjoys showing off his running ability any time he can. “(Laine) is a cute and charming kid,” said his mother, Julie-Anne Broderick of Twillingate. Laine is a child with profound hearing loss, and has hearing below that of his peers. When he is making the most of his days outside, Laine doesn’t always hear the cars and all-terrain vehicle users who frequent the area around his house. The batteries for his cochlear implants might need to be changed or there might be other noises around him that prevent him from hearing the incoming vehicles. To make things safer for their son, the Brodericks requested the Town of Twillingate install signs letting people know there is a child with profound hearing loss in the area. Laine Broderick, who has profound hearing loss, is shown here in front of a sign in his neighbourhood in Twillingate indicating the presence of a child with pro

The President of the Speech Pathologists and Audiologists Association in Nigeria (SPAAN), Julius Ademokoya, a professor, says no fewer than 8.5 million Nigerians are suffering from hearing impairments . He stated this on Thursday during a news conference to commemorate the International Month of Hearing and Speech for 2020, held at the NUJ Press Centre in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference, with the theme: “Promoting Better Hearing and Speech in Nigeria”, was organised by SPAAN, in collaboration with Smile Train Incorporation. Mr Ademokoya described the rate at which the figure of affected Nigerians was increasing as alarming, calling for government’s intervention toward addressing the situation. “We are in the era of danger of more people losing their hearing and speech systems. In 1999 when a research was conducted, more than 7.3 million people had problems with their auditory system in Nigeria. “But a study conducted early this year revealed th

Kindly Share This Story: A map of Nigeria Prof. Julius Ademokoya, President, Speech Pathologists and Audiologists Association in Nigeria (SPAAN), says no fewer than 8.5 million Nigerians are suffering from hearing impairments. He stated this on Thursday during a news conference to commemorate the International Month of Hearing and Speech for 2020, held at the NUJ Press Centre in Ibadan. Recall that the conference, with the theme: “Promoting Better Hearing and Speech in Nigeria”, was organised by SPAAN, in collaboration with Smile Train Incorporation. Ademokoya described the rate at which the figure of affected Nigerians was increasing as alarming, calling for the government’s intervention toward addressing the situation. “We are in the era of the danger of more people losing their hearing and speech systems. In 1999 when research was conducted, more than 7.3 million people had problems with their auditory system in Nigeria. “But a study conducted early this year revealed t

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“Our sense of hearing is incredibly sensitive and our study identified a very important component in the underlying mechanism,” said Jung-Bum Shin, PhD. “Furthermore, we showed that the molecular machinery that enables hearing is much more complicated than we thought, with each protein having multiple sister forms that have distinct functions."

[All photos provided] Get the listener’s attention before you speak. Saying the person’s name and waiting for a response can greatly decrease the need for repetitions. Speak clearly and at a slow/normal rate. Do not talk unusually slow or exaggerated. Pausing between sentences and key words or phrases can also be helpful. This is called “clear speech." Do not shout. Shouting actually distorts the signal in the listener’s ears. Be sure the listener has a clear view of your face so that facial expressions and lip movements are visible. Rephrase rather than offering a repetition. Quite often, the same one or two words in a sentence will continue to be misheard with each repetition. Rephrasing eliminates many frustrations. Avoid conversation if the TV or radio is playing, the dishwasher is running, and so on. Noisy distractions can create difficult listening situations even for those with normal hearing. Move to a quieter spot or turn off the noise distractions. Remain pati

The Hearing Implants Market Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis along with Major Segments and Forecast, 2020-2026. The Hearing Implants market report is a valuable source of data for business strategists. It provides the industry overview with market growth analysis with a historical & futuristic perspective for the following parameters; cost, revenue, demands, and supply data (as applicable). The report explores the current outlook in global and key regions from the perspective of players, countries, product types and end industries. This Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) Market study provides comprehensive data that enhances the understanding, scope, and application of this report. Top Companies in the Global Hearing Implants Market Cochlear COH (ASX), MED-EL, Sonova (SOON (SWX), William Demant, ... According to Study, The global hearing implants market was valued at US$ 937.7 Mn in 2017 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.5% by 2026 Market Overview: Hearing impla

DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (Fort Wayne's NBC) - Face coverings are creating communication issues for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. As more people go out in the public, health officials continue to urge everyone to wear face coverings to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. However, face masks eliminate the opportunity to read lips or facial expressions for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Several people are wearing face masks because of the #COVID19 crisis, but how does that impact those who are deaf or have a difficult time hearing? Katie says she relies on reading people's lips to communicate & her daily life has become more difficult. More on this at 11. pic.twitter.com/ZyCO18GcpB — Louie Tran (@louie_tran) May 26, 2020 According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, hearing loss affects 48 million people in the United States. Fort Wayne's NBC News talked with Katie Crone who lives in Garrett. Katie said she has a difficult time heari

Australia: Landmark case: Casuals paid leave ruling 25 May 2020 by Watkins Tapsell 0 Liked this Article To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In a significant ruling of the Federal Court this week (Wed 20 May) the court found that an employee Mr Rossato who was employed under several written casual contracts by a labour-hire company, Workpac was entitled to claim payments for annual leave, personal leave and compassionate leave. The court found that Mr Rossato was not a casual under the enterprise agreement or otherwise as his employment was stable, regular and predictable. Rosters were set well in advance. Accordingly, the court found that Mr Rossato was entitled to annual leave, personal leave, compassionate leave and public holidays. Of particular concern to employers and employer groups is the finding that the employer could not "set off" the 25% casual loading it had paid to Mr Rossato against the claim for a

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Dictionary.com took to Twitter to ask its followers about common words and phrases surrounding the pandemic that they never want to hear again. JACKSONVILLE, Fla — With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to dominate headlines across the country, there are some words and phrases people are tired of hearing, according to Dictionary.com In early May, the website took to Twitter to ask its followers about common words and phrases they never want to hear again. Here are the results: 'New Normal' This phrase is frequently used to capture the many changes people are experiencing in their daily lives due to COVID-19. This includes wearing masks in public, forgoing handshakes, reducing capacity in restaurants and much more. But could the phrase be doing more harm than good? "... using the phrase to describe efforts to fight a global pandemic implies a sense of permanence that makes a lot of people uncomfortable," Dictionary.com said. "This may be one tim

Australia: COVID-19: 3 rea­sons for an increase in unfair dis­missal claims 20 May 2020 Swaab 0 Liked this Article To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The FWC has seen a huge increase in unfair dismissal claims. HRM asks Michael Brynes why this might be and what HR should be doing. View article here. For further information please contact: Michael Byrnes Phone: +61 2 9233 5544 Email: mjb@swaab.com.au The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances. POPULAR ARTICLES ON: Employment and HR from Australia

John Hickenlooper is now refusing to testify on an ethics complaint against him and is threatening to file a lawsuit to block a hearing on his case. In a legal filing Friday, an attorney for Hickenlooper said the former governor would not participate in the June 4 hearing before the Colorado Ethics Commission because the video conferencing format denies his due process rights to confront witnesses and consult in-person with his attorney.  Hickenlooper, a Demoratic candidate for U.S. Senate backed by national party leaders, faces a complaint originally filed in October 2018 that he accepted illegal gifts and failed to disclose flights on private jets and other travel arrangements. A prolonged preliminary investigation and series of delays — exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic — pushed the hearing in the case to a week before ballots hit the mail for the June 30 Democratic primary. The candidate’s “reputational interests are at stake here, and it is disappointing that the commissi

Don't Miss This by: Kelsey Jones and Nexstar Media Wire Posted: May 22, 2020 / 11:09 AM CDT / Updated: May 22, 2020 / 11:09 AM CDT CHANTILLY, Va. (WDVM) – As COVID-19 continues to spread, the CDC has recommended everyone wear face coverings when going out. However, this raises a problem for those who are hearing-impaired. “When you have hearing difficulties, you rely a lot on visual cues to be able to fill in the gaps and understand what is being said,” said Pinky Khatri, doctor of audiology at Family Hearing Services in Chantilly, Virginia. “When you wear a mask, you no longer have those visual cues to follow along the conversation.” One solution is the use of clear masks, which lets people see lips moving. Khatri said one of the biggest concerns for hearing-impaired people is visits to the hospital or going for virus tests. Clear masks would help ease communication difficulties during medical visits. She said she has reached out to local groups so health care provid