News articles tagged with 'hearing'
Critical molecules for hearing and balance discovered
— 21 Nov 2011 19:19 | HealthResearchers have found long-sought genes in the sensory hair cells of the inner ear that, when mutated, prevent sound waves from being converted to electric signals - a fundamental…
It's not over when it's over: Storing sounds in the inner ear
— 6 Apr 2011 17:31 | HealthResearch shows that vibrations in the inner ear continue even after a sound has ended, perhaps serving as a kind of mechanical memory of recent sounds. In addition to contributing to…
'Pruned' microchips are faster, smaller, more energy-efficient
— 17 Mar 2011 18:19 | TechnologyAn international team of computing experts from the United States, Switzerland and Singapore has created a breakthrough technique for doubling the efficiency of computer chips simply…
Scientists probe the role of motor protein in hearing loss
— 7 Mar 2011 16:58 | HealthFrom grinding heavy metal to soothing ocean waves, the sounds we hear are all perceptible thanks to the vibrations felt by tiny molecular motors in the hair cells of the inner ear.…
Hearing loss rate in older adults climbs to more than 60 percent in national survey
— 28 Feb 2011 16:55 | HealthNearly two-thirds of Americans age 70 and older have hearing loss, but those who are of black race seem to have a protective effect against this loss, according to a new study led by…
2 drugs protect hearing better than 1
— 24 Feb 2011 19:17 | HealthWhether on a battlefield, in a factory or at a rock concert, noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common hazards people face…
Hearing impairment common, perhaps preventable, chronic disease among middle-aged adults
— 22 Feb 2011 23:32 | HealthSeveral factors may be associated with hearing impairment in middle-aged adults, including cardiovascular disease risks, being male and having a noisy job, according to a report published…
Bone-anchored hearing aids appear beneficial for hearing-impaired children
— 22 Feb 2011 23:30 | HealthBone-anchored hearing aids appear helpful in improving hearing and quality of life in children with hearing loss in one or both ears, according to a report in the February issue of…
Hearing loss and dementia linked in study
— 17 Feb 2011 17:33 | HealthSeniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing, a study by Johns Hopkins and National Institute on Aging researchers…
Hearing loss associated with development of dementia
— 15 Feb 2011 16:45 | HealthOlder adults with hearing loss appear more likely to develop dementia, and their risk increases as hearing loss becomes more severe, according to a report in the February issue of Archives…