Stem cells to be studied as fix for hearing loss in kids - CTV.ca

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Stem cells to be studied as fix for hearing loss in kids CTV.ca TORONTO — Researchers have been given the go-ahead to test stem cells from cord blood with the ultimate goal of reversing hearing loss in infants and toddlers whose inner ears have been damaged. US regulators have approved the Phase I study, ...

PA Case: Were Employers Liable for Worker's Hearing Loss? - HR.BLR.com

PA Case: Were Employers Liable for Worker's Hearing Loss? HR.BLR.com A laid-off plant worker filed a workers' compensation claim, alleging that he sustained a hearing loss during the course and scope of his employment with Accurate Forging Corporation/Delta American Inc. and/or Cerro Fabricated Products.

Listen up: It's time to have your ears checked - Irish Independent

Listen up: It's time to have your ears checked Irish Independent One-in-six people worldwide has a hearing loss greater than 25 decibels (dB), according to the World Health Organisation. About half of them would have a mild hearing loss (25dB or more), while the rest would have what would be categorised as moderate, ... and more »

SMOKE ALARMS: A special grant is helping hearing-impaired Iowans get visual ... - WHO-TV

SMOKE ALARMS: A special grant is helping hearing-impaired Iowans get visual ... WHO-TV They're life savers, but a typical smoke detector is useless if you can't hear it. According to national health statistics, about 36 million Americans suffer some form of hearing loss.If you're one of them, you'll want to take advantage of a program to ... and more »

Foundation For Sight & Sound Launches Help America Hear Scholarship - MarketWatch (press release)

Foundation For Sight & Sound Launches Help America Hear Scholarship MarketWatch (press release) "We are looking to find the student who best exemplifies the ideals of reaching their full potential while dealing with the daily, pervasive challenge of a hearing loss," said Mitchel Shapiro, Founder of Foundation For Sight & Sound.