May 2009 - Posts

Swine Dining Can Cause Hearing Problems for Farmers
May 27, 2009 4:54 PM by Frank Visco

The hype around swine flu seems to be winding down, but a recent warning suggests swine also may be linked to hearing problems for farmers. In a recent leaflet entitled ‘Farmwise--An Essential Guide to Health and Safety in Farming,' the Health and Safety Read More...

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Navigating the Issue of Cochlear Implant Coverage
May 20, 2009 4:52 PM by Frank Visco

Wisconsin is poised to become the first state to mandate coverage for cochlear implants in children, but a last-minute petition is being waged by some in the deaf community to persuade Gov. Jim Doyle to veto the decision. The main argument from the deaf Read More...

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Deaf Dogs Get Hearing Aids, Learn Sign Language
May 12, 2009 5:43 PM by Frank Visco

Deaf dogs are making headlines in the news. Peter Scheifele, PhD, director of the University of Cincinnati's Bioacoustics and Canine Audiology Clinic, says the canine hearing aid he is developing for dogs with acquired hearing loss will be ready for the Read More...

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Film Brings Cochlear Implant Debate Front and Center
May 6, 2009 9:54 AM by Frank Visco

As many of you are aware, there is debate over whether or not cochlear implantation should be used in deaf individuals. Many in the deaf community accept their deafness as a natural part of life and believe cochlear implants would infringe upon that. Read More...

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