Sound Wavez Center

02/01/2014

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01/28/2014

In older people, a hearing loss is often confused with, or complicates, such conditions as dementia.

01/27/2014

The energy in a sound wave can be measured using Decibels (dBA). Normal speaking voices measure at 65 dBA. Air conditioners ring in at 75 dBA.

01/26/2014

Worldwide, an estimated 360 million people are deaf or hard of hearing. Because the majority of hearing individuals do not understand sign language, people who are deaf often have difficulties interacting with the hearing. While other methods exist, researchers hope to make translation even easier with a cost-effective, efficient prototype that translates sign language into spoken language - and spoken language into sign language - in real time. Click this link to learn more. http://bit.ly/1dy8zIr

01/24/2014

Did you know that it is possible to "see" with your ears? Some researchers believe that the hearing impaired can use echolocation just like bats. Learn how to use echolocation to see using sound.

Second part of a fascinating story the use of auditory physics to facilitate mobility for the blind with initiating sound and listening for echos.

01/20/2014

Did you know that co-treatments may not be covered by Medicaid? You should check this if you need two or more clinicians to treat an existing medical condition.

In collaborative care, clinicians from two different disciplines may treat a patient at the same time. How do you bill this co-treatment?

01/17/2014

Aside from physical injuries, improvised explosive devices can cause hearing loss. A new study suggests that with proper treatment, those who suffer from this can recover. Learn how in this article.

Victims of improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, in war zones often suffer hearing loss, but a new study suggests that the deafness may not be permanent.  The findings suggest that the inner ea...

01/16/2014

If you wear a hearing aid you may not hear the doorbell or telephone if it's in another room. Did you know that there are devices to assist you?

Not-for-profit organization with the mission of educating the public and medical profession on hearing loss, its treatment and prevention.

01/14/2014

Do you wonder if there are role models for people with hearing disorders? Check out the new superhero information in this article on Marvel comics.

Kids with hearing loss need superhero's they can relate to. A new superhero comic named Blue Ear wears hearing aids, and American Girl now has a doll with hearing aids. These will help children with hearing loss develop a better self image.

01/12/2014

01/07/2014

Captioning helps to bring speech into an easily readable format. Does captioning help convey the emotional aspect of a good speech though?

I'm crazy in love with captioning, and captioners are my best friends. They may not take my breath away, but they can take the words right out of my mouth.

01/06/2014

If you have a ringing noise originating in your ear, you may have tinnitus. Do you know what causes the condition and how to be sure if you have it?

Tinnitus (from the Latin tinnitus or ringing) is a condition characterized by ringing, swishing, or other noises that appear to be originating in the ear or head. Not normally a da