Winter 2010 Issue
Hearing Loss No. 1 Diagnosis for U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistan
When gearing up for a mission in Afghanistan, a service member wouldn't dream of forgetting their helmet, gloves, weapon, eye protection or body armor. But what about hearing protection?
According ... Read More »
Have You Heard?
Sign Language Goes High-Tech
Learning American Sign Language (ASL) could become easier for both kids and adults, thanks to research developed at Southeastern Louisiana University, funded by ... Read More »
Take Two Pills and Hear Me in the Morning
A drug to cure hearing loss? It is not yet available in your local drugstore, but scientists are optimistic about what the future holds. More than 36 million Americans have hearing impairment due to aging, ... Read More »
Anti-epileptic Drugs May Help Prevent Noise-induced Hearing Loss
Yet another drug-based plan of attack against noiseinduced hearing loss is coming from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo. Research there, headed by Jianxin Bao, Ph.D., research ... Read More »
FAQ on NIHL
What is noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL)?
Every day, we experience sound in our environment, such as the sounds from television and radio, household appliances and traffic. ... Read More »
Recent Advances in Biological Restoration of Hearing
Hearing loss can occur in people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. While the initial causes of hearing loss can be diverse, including viral infections, genetic mutations and long-term exposure ... Read More »
The Doctor Is In
DRF Centurions At the Forefront of Our Cause
In 1963, the nation's leading ear, nose and throat specialists came together with a simple but important goal: to advance the research crucial ... Read More »
Tis the 2009 Giving Season
Getting ready to make your year-end charitable gifts? Consider making a gift to Deafness Research Foundation (DRF). DRF works to make healthy hearing possible for everyone through quality research and ... Read More »
Cell Phones and Hearing Aids More Compatible Than Ever
Having a hearing aid shouldn't keep you from enjoying the convenience of a cell phone. Although incompatibility of the two technologies is still an issue, cell phones and hearing aids are getting along ... Read More »
The Squeaky Wheel
When my son Jay was four, his wish list for Santa included items such as a pony or a baby sister. His father and I thought it was just a passing phase until the following year, when those items were ... Read More »
Dr. Defense
Washington Redskins safety Reed Doughty is humble and affable. A gentleman. The quintessential Mr. Nice Guy. Flip on ESPN during a Redskins game, however, and it will occur to you very quickly that there's ... Read More »
17 Misconceptions about People with Hearing Loss
Misconceptions about people who are deaf or hard of hearing are common place - some antiquated stereotypes, others are just incorrect assumptions. It's easy enough to get the wrong idea as hearing loss ... Read More »
A Safe Bet for the Holidays (Online Exclusive)
Not only will a gift of a monitor or alarm with the needs of the person with hearing loss in mind make a great gift, it could literally be a lifesaver some day. Check out Trends Columnist Nannette Nicholson's ... Read More »
