Congenital Hearing Loss

“Pardon me?” It’s a phrase that seems to be repeated more frequently as more Minnesotans dutifully don masks in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Masks can muffle speech, and their prevalence may underscore how many people unconsciously rely on lip reading and facial expressions as part of their listening technique. “Communication is far more effortless when you watch as well as listen,” said Sarah Angerman, director of clinical programs in audiology in the University of Minnesota’s Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Department. “So right now there’s this triple whammy. We’re removing visual cues, the mask is deteriorating speech and now the environment is not ideal. There are plexiglass dividers and other barriers in public places that make communication more difficult,” she said. The struggle to hear is especially troubling for older people. Hearing loss is associated with mounting years. Federal statistics show that a third of Americans between ages 65 and 74 e...

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Seth Coburn | Oct 29, 2020 AT 12:35 pm Click to Enlarge Photo: Unsplash (KNSI) - With face masks now a requirement in many public places, it has become more difficult for all of us to communicate in public in general; for those with a hearing loss, they face extra challenges. Dr. Brooke Steckelberg of the St. Cloud Ear, Nose, and Throat clinic explains that while the masks hinder most people when they try to carry on a conversation, it is a significant struggle for those with hearing loss. “Some people are very aware they speech read, but everyone does it. Even if you’ve been at a noisy bar, you kind of lean in. People have a tendency to look at the mouth to help form the words when they’re in a really noisy environment. People with hearing loss depend on that significantly more. Sounds are already muffled or unclear to people with hearing loss, and its making it much, much harder. Sounds are not travelling as far because of masks or plexi-glass, and it’s just preventing them from...

People living with hearing impairment who use hearing aids or cochlear implants have traditionally struggled with finding phones and similar devices. In earlier times, the hearing impaired had to rely on amplifiers or TTY devices to use with a landline. The good news is that mobile phones currently use the features to help ensure that you don’t have to miss out on important calls anymore. Should You Try to Select a Phone to Use Without Guidance? With the array of phones available to choose from, you might be tempted to select an option that seems good, without going to a hearing specialist. Many people find the idea that they might have hearing problems difficult news to bear. For some, deciding to forgo a hearing test seems to make the problem go away. Others might see it as an issue that is easy to overcome without professional help. However, here are some thoughts to keep in mind: A hearing test can diagnose the severity of a hearing problem, rather than leaving how much of ...

Lake Life Magazine is hosting a Best of the Best business competition in multiple categories where you can vote for your favorite business at Smith Mountain Lake. Voting will end on Nov. 20, and winners will be announced in the December edition of Lake Life Magazine. To cast your vote, fill out the online form at https://ift.tt/35MASVz and type in your favorite businesses. The votes are broken down into different categories such as businesses, restaurants, automotive, people, real estate and entertainment. Business categories include customer service, boat sales, insurance company, jeweler, assisted living, golf course, landscaping, spa, marina and much more. Restaurants include barbecue, breakfast, ice cream, Mexican, Italian, pizza and more. There also is an automotive category that includes auto service, tire sales, auto body shop, car dealership, motorcycle/ATV shop, and towing/recovery service. Single individuals will have a spot on the category, where you can vote for you...

Here’s what you need to know: Video On Wednesday, the chief executives of Facebook, Twitter and Google testified to senators on issues dealing with free speech and censorship on the internet. Credit Credit... Pool photo by Greg Nash For more than two decades, internet companies have been shielded from liability for much of what their users post by a law called Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Now that shield — and how internet companies moderate content on their sites — is being questioned by lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle. On Wednesday, the chief executives of Google, Facebook and Twitter testified before a Senate committee about their moderation practices. The hearing, held by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, was a repeat performance before Congress for Sundar Pichai of Google, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and Jack Dorsey of Twitter. But with the Nov. 3 election less than a week away, the executives faced addit...

Medtronic – Ireland-based Medtronic received regulatory approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the Abre venous self-expanding stent system. This device is indicated for use in the iliofemoral veins in patients with symptomatic iliofemoral venous outflow obstruction, also known as deep venous obstruction. Symptoms of the disease include leg swelling, skin changes, leg ulcers, and pain. The FDA approval is based on data from the ABRE clinical study, that assessed the safety and effectiveness of the investigational Abre stent in 200 patients with iliofemoral venous outflow obstruction across the spectrum of deep venous obstruction including those with post thrombotic syndrome, non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions, and those who presented with an acute deep vein thrombosis. Biophytis SA – France-based Biophytis SA announced it dosed the first patient in the Brazilin arm of its Phase II/III COVA study of sarconeos (BIO101) for the treatment of patients with COVID-19-rel...

Manoush Zomorodi of the TED Radio Hour podcast talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about her hearing loss and strategies she's developed to cope. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: This next story is personal. As you know, my job is to ask people questions and then listen. And it's radio, so your answers, your voices - that is everything. But a few years ago, it started to feel like everyone was mumbling, and I realized I was losing my hearing. I spoke about that with NPR's Manoush Zomorodi of the TED Radio Hour. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST) MANOUSH ZOMORODI: Do you remember when you started losing your hearing? KELLY: I was 42. I had just published a book. I was on book tour, and it became apparent at event after event I couldn't hear the questions. After a while, it just becomes embarrassing. And I realized, I should go get this checked out. And I did. It was humbling in part because I still, to this day, can pass with flying colors the little minimal hear...

By The Science Advisory Board staff writers October 27, 2020 -- Sensorion and Novasep have signed an agreement for the manufacturing of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors covering a gene therapy program that targets OTOF, the gene encoding the otoferlin protein. Mutations of OTOF can lead to severe congenital hearing loss. OTOF-GT, Sensorion's most advanced program, aims to restore the expression of otoferlin in the inner hair cells of the ear, where it plays an essential role in hearing. Under the terms of the agreement, Novasep will be in charge of developing and manufacturing the two AAV vectors designed for Sensorion's OTOF-GT product and will supply drug product batches to support preclinical and clinical studies. Development and manufacturing activities include cell culture, AAV expression, purification, aseptic distribution, and quality control. Related Reading Copyright © 2020 scienceboard.net Last Updated ls 10/27/2020 1:29:57 PM

ATASCADERO — Peter Lucier, owner of Hearing Aid Specialists of the Central Coast, can now program hearing aids with a new mask-specific program. Following best practices and National Acoustic Lab’s new guidance, Lucier can program hearing aids for better speech understanding while others are wearing a face covering. He has had many requests from his patients in the past seven months to adjust their hearing aids since mask usage became mandatory. His office, Hearing Aid Specialists of the Central Coast, is now offering this service to the essential workers in our community at no charge to them. “I have several patients who work at CMC, ASH, Trader Joe’s or Miner’s. They just can’t hear clearly through the plexiglass and masks”, says Lucier. “These workers have a tough job even in normal times; if I can help them hear better on the job, it’s the least I can do.” Hearing Aid Specialists will add this new program at no charge for essential workers struggling to understand others. Lucie...

Energous (NSDQ:WATT) announced today that its partner NewSound received FCC approval for its WattUp-enabled Primo W hearing aid. NewSound Primo W, a next-generation hearing aid, utilizes Energous’ WattUp radio frequency-based wireless charging technology, which supports small, rounded devices such as behind-the-ear and in-the-ear hearing aids, according to a news release. Along with hassle-free battery recharging, the next-generation device includes flexible drop-to-charge design for ease of use, lithium battery support with up to 20 hours of working time, Soundware App control for battery status, self-hearing checks, program management, remote-fit and more, plus an all-in-one case for storage, charging, UV sanitizing and dehumidifying. “The Primo W hearing aid represents a new level of technical advancement offering full Bluetooth control in conjunction with Dialog BLE and further validates the continued progress of the Energous wireless charging 2.0 technology, which offers subst...

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Are you looking to get the best health care professional? Learn everything you need to know here. Picking the ideal healthcare professional can instantly transform your treatment. Whether you are suffering from you already use hearing aids, or want a simple hearing health checkup; professional healthcare personnel can offer you all the assistance you require. Surprisingly, identifying the proper hearing specialist is not as simple as you would expect. In your search for a hearing professional like an audiologist, you must do thorough research. Before you start your search for the ideal hearing specialist, you should ensure you determine the exact type of professional who suits your needs. Otolaryngologists, audiologists, and other hearing aid experts have specific issues they offer solutions to. But what kind of professional is the right one for you? About Hearing Care Professionals (HCP): Hearing aid experts, otolaryngologists, and audiologists represent different type...

Market Overview of Smart Hearing Aid Market The Smart Hearing Aid market report provides a detailed analysis of global market size, regional and country-level market size, segmentation market growth, market share, competitive Landscape, sales analysis, impact of domestic and global market players, value chain optimization, trade regulations, recent developments, opportunities analysis, strategic market growth analysis, product launches, area marketplace expanding, and technological innovations. The global Smart Hearing Aid market size is expected to gain market growth in the forecast period of 2020 to 2025, with a CAGR of xx%% in the forecast period of 2020 to 2025 and will expected to reach USD xx million by 2025, from USD xx million in 2019. Get PDF Sample Copy of this Report to understand the structure of the complete report: (Including Full TOC, List of Tables & Figures, Chart) @ https://ift.tt/3oxoP75 Market segmentation Smart Hearing Aid market is split by Type and by A...