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New study reveals physicians not discouraging Egyptian women from practicing female circumcision

Women in Egypt are seeking out doctors' opinions on whether they should circumcise their daughters and, though it is illegal there, physicians are not discouraging the practice, giving legitimacy to a procedure that has serious medical risks, according to a new study led by a former Stanford University School of Medicine researcher.

26 Aug 2016

New findings into the biology of progressive hearing loss

New research with funding from UK charity Action on Hearing Loss has led to the discovery of a new biological mechanism involved in the progressive loss of hearing which could lead to new approaches to treating this common form of hearing loss.

26 Aug 2016

Maternal language influences first cry of newborn babies

The very first cry of neonates is marked by their maternal language. This seems to be especially apparent in tonal languages, where pitch and pitch fluctuation determine the meaning of words.

19 Aug 2016

Researchers discover gene linked to age-related hearing loss

A large screening programme has identified several genes associated with age-related conditions including hearing loss, retinal degeneration and osteoarthritis.

18 Aug 2016

Researchers discover new biological mechanism involved in progressive hearing loss

17 Aug 2016

University of Leicester installs community use defibrillators for staff, students and public

The University of Leicester has installed its first community public access defibrillators (cpads) which are available for use by staff, students and members of the public in an emergency.

17 Aug 2016

Scientists activate neurons in the mouse brain by injecting virus containing light-sensitive proteins

Neurons that fire together really do wire together, says a new study in Science, suggesting that the three-pound computer in our heads may be more malleable than we think.

11 Aug 2016

SBP board member donates $1M for researchers to study pancreatic and prostate cancer

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) has received a $1M donation from The Epstein Family Foundation for scientists to study pancreatic and prostate cancer.

10 Aug 2016

Customizing weight management program for individual personalities may increase success rates

Adapting a weight management program to the client's personality may help improve success rates, according to South Dakota State University health and nutritional sciences researcher Lacey McCormack.

5 Aug 2016

New sonification system can help professional swimmers optimize swimming technique

Since 1896, swimming has been an event in the Olympic games. Back then it was the swimmer's physical condition that was decisive in securing a win, but today it is mostly technique that determines who takes home the title of world champion.

4 Aug 2016

Researchers pinpoint specific part of the brain that steps in to adapt for hearing loss in elders

Researchers have pinpointed the specific part of the brain that older adults rely on to differentiate speech sounds in background noise, which could revolutionize the treatment of hearing loss.

4 Aug 2016

Action on Hearing Loss supports launch of Accessible Information Standard for people with hearing deficits

Charity Action on Hearing Loss is welcoming the launch of the Accessible Information Standard, which comes into full force today (August 1).

2 Aug 2016

Study verifies human gene therapy in MPS I animal model

Researchers are closer to finding a better way to treat children with a rare metabolic disorder called MPS I. It is caused by a deficiency of the key enzyme IDUA needed to break down complex sugars in cells.

29 Jul 2016

Deafblind people face health inequalities and barriers in accessing healthcare in England

A report published today by the national deafblind charity, Sense, highlights the health inequalities and barriers faced by deafblind people accessing healthcare in England.

29 Jul 2016

New research sheds light on how fruit flies sense foods

Some people love avocados. Others hate them. For many of the latter, the fruit's texture is the source of their intense dislike. What gives?

29 Jul 2016

Revolutionary surgery improves airway and jaw position in children with Treacher Collins syndrome

A revolutionary surgery developed by Dr. Richard Hopper, surgical director of Seattle Children's Craniofacial Center, called subcranial rotation distraction, is changing the lives of children who are tracheostomy dependent.

27 Jul 2016

Innovative program shows promise in helping deaf, hard-of-hearing children gain literacy skills

Those can be some of the most powerful words in the development of any child's ability to read and write.

27 Jul 2016

Simple, non-invasive test may help screen young children for hearing deficits linked to autism

Researchers have identified an inner ear deficiency in children with Autism that may impact their ability to recognize speech.

26 Jul 2016

VCU Health radiologist uses MRI technology to detect difficult prostate cancers

For three years, Andrew Harder wondered if he had prostate cancer. In 2009, he had routine blood work that revealed an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level.

25 Jul 2016

Action on Hearing Loss welcomes new NHS guidance for services for adults with hearing deficits

The UK’s largest hearing loss charity Action on Hearing Loss has welcomed the launch of new NHS guidance for services for adults with hearing loss.

22 Jul 2016

Hearing News and Research

New study reveals physicians not discouraging Egyptian women from practicing female circumcision

New findings into the biology of progressive hearing loss

Maternal language influences first cry of newborn babies

Researchers discover gene linked to age-related hearing loss

Researchers discover new biological mechanism involved in progressive hearing loss

University of Leicester installs community use defibrillators for staff, students and public

Scientists activate neurons in the mouse brain by injecting virus containing light-sensitive proteins

SBP board member donates $1M for researchers to study pancreatic and prostate cancer

Customizing weight management program for individual personalities may increase success rates

New sonification system can help professional swimmers optimize swimming technique

Researchers pinpoint specific part of the brain that steps in to adapt for hearing loss in elders

Action on Hearing Loss supports launch of Accessible Information Standard for people with hearing deficits

Study verifies human gene therapy in MPS I animal model

Deafblind people face health inequalities and barriers in accessing healthcare in England

New research sheds light on how fruit flies sense foods

Revolutionary surgery improves airway and jaw position in children with Treacher Collins syndrome

Innovative program shows promise in helping deaf, hard-of-hearing children gain literacy skills

Simple, non-invasive test may help screen young children for hearing deficits linked to autism

VCU Health radiologist uses MRI technology to detect difficult prostate cancers

Action on Hearing Loss welcomes new NHS guidance for services for adults with hearing deficits

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