Deaf Foundation blames earbuds, phones for teens' hearing loss
Source: Radio NZ The National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing is alarmed by the rates of hearing loss it has found among 13 and 14-year-olds. The foundation said 34 percent of 479 Year 9 …Read more about 'Deaf Foundation blames earbuds, phones for teens' hearing loss'...
Sound deprivation in one ear leads to speech recognition difficulties
Source: neurosciencenews.com New research study suggests that not properly treating ear infections or other conditions that chronically affect the middle ear may lead to neural deficits and increased…Read more about 'Sound deprivation in one ear leads to speech recognition difficulties'...
Could a hearing check help prisoners reintegrate into society?
Source: Radio NZ From Nine To Noon, 9:08 am on 27 August 2019 The rate of hearing loss in prisoners is double that of the general population and legal and disability advocates are calling for all rem…Read more about 'Could a hearing check help prisoners reintegrate into society?'...