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Gaza women with hearing loss make animated short films to raise awareness
Eight women with hearing loss in Gaza make short films using stop motion animation to raise awareness about their condition by designing characters, drawing images on paper, shooting with their cellphone cameras and coworkers without hearing loss adding the voices
_1616410863979_1616410874684.jpg "Gaza women with hearing loss make animated short films to raise awareness(Twitter/suhaibpix)")
Updated on Mar 22, 2021 04:32 PM IST
Reuters |
Study suggests hearing loss, other auditory problems associated with Covid-19
A new study found strong association between hearing loss and Covid-19 after numerous people reported a change in their hearing or tinnitus after being infected with coronavirus
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Updated on Mar 22, 2021 02:57 PM IST
ANI |
Preserving workers’ hearing health by improving earplug efficiency: Study
Researchers from ETS University and the IRSST analysed the varying structure of ear canals to find a correlation between their shapes and the effectiveness of three commonly-used models of earplugs.
Updated on Jan 08, 2021 05:23 PM IST
Washington [US] | Asian News International | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
Dogs may experience hearing loss too
Signs of hearing loss in dogs include failing to respond when called, sleeping through sounds that normally would rouse them, startling at loud noises that previously didn’t bother them, barking excessively or making unusual vocal sounds.
Updated on Mar 14, 2020 11:52 AM IST
Washington D.C. [USA] | Asian News International
Diwali aftermath: AQI in Ludhiana worsens, number of patients with cough, irritation in eyes rise
The air quality index (AQI) of the city was recorded at 338 (very poor) during Monday midnight and Tuesday, 289 (poor) at 5am on Tuesday, 254 at 10am, 246 at 2pm and the index again increased to 261 at 5pm.
Published on Oct 29, 2019 10:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | Amarpal Singh, Ludhiana
Starbucks opens ‘silent cafe’ in China
American coffee chain Starbucks has opened a ‘silent cafe’ in the Chinese city of Guangzhou employing nearly half the staff as hearing-impaired individuals.
Updated on May 20, 2019 03:27 PM IST
Beijing, China | Press Trust of India
Born deaf, abandoned a day after, 5-year-old from Gujarat receives the gift of hearing
Harsh was found abandoned in the toilet of GK General Hospital in Bhuj in 2014
Updated on May 15, 2019 11:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sadaguru Pandit, Mumbai
Government may allow private sector to use key drug used for treating tuberculosis
Around 2.1 million people have TB in India, of which an estimated 30,000 people have MDR-TB. Only 6,500 patients are on the bedaquiline-based treatment regimen, which may cause side effects such as heart problems.
Updated on May 11, 2019 02:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rhythma Kaul
Study reveals reason behind loss of hearing after exposure to loud sounds
The study published in the journal ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’ explains the science behind our ears feeling numb and losing the sense of hearing temporarily.
Updated on Mar 10, 2019 01:25 PM IST
Asian News International | Asian News International, Washington D.c.
Born deaf and mute, 9-year-old Jaipur girl now a storytelling champion
According to doctors , hearing impairment is the second most common cause of disability in the country, with an estimated 63 million people suffer from hearing loss.
Updated on Mar 04, 2019 11:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | HT Correspondent
Today’s earphone users could be tomorrow’s hearing aid users: Experts
Ahead of World Hearing Day, experts have urged everyone to get themselves checked to prevent unsafe listening practices, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimating a rising trend of hearing impairment across the globe.
Updated on Mar 02, 2019 05:32 PM IST
Indo Asian News Service | Indo Asian News Service, Kolkata
This initiative is helping hearing-impaired people get a new lease of life
Launched in 2013, Shruti brings sustainable, low-cost otology services to underserved communities.
Updated on Mar 02, 2019 10:48 AM IST
Promotional Feature, HT Brand Studio
Over a billion people risk irreversible hearing loss from exposure to loud sounds: UN
Around half of all cases of hearing loss could be prevented through public health measures, the WHO insists, its recommendations coming ahead of World Hearing Day on March 3.
Updated on Feb 14, 2019 05:03 PM IST
Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
Trauma care centre in Mumbai gets new facility for hearing loss patients
The trauma care centre in Jogeshwari is the first municipal peripheral hospital in the city to get the facility.
Updated on Jan 12, 2019 01:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aayushi Pratap, Mumbai
Passenger on Jet Airways flight that lost cabin pressure, suffers permanent hearing loss
Mukesh Sharma suffered bleeding in his ears in the incident of loss of cabin pressure on a Jet Airways flight on September 20. He was later diagnosed with permanent hearing loss.
Updated on Nov 22, 2018 02:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Sadaguru Pandit
It’s high time we raised our voice against noise pollution
From a variety of heart diseases to high blood pressure and even longterm hearing loss, the impact of noise pollution from bursting of crackers and vehicular traffic is serious.
Updated on Nov 20, 2018 01:52 PM IST
Prerna Bindra
World Deaf Day: Why ear buds do more harm then good, Pune experts plug the holes
Not many realise that ear drums or hearing of a person is generally damaged due to usage of ear buds. In the last 10 years, people have invented many innovative ways to use ear buds and similar products which can lead to permanent damage, and can cause partial hearing loss which cannot be reversed. Hence, it is important to ban such products which are easily available.
Updated on Sep 30, 2018 03:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Nozia Sayyed
You might be at risk of developing ear disorders if you have migraines
Cochlear disorders are a condition that affect ‘snail shell shaped’ part of the inner ear which receives sound in the form of vibrations and includes sensorineural hearing impairment or sudden deafness.
Updated on Jul 13, 2018 05:10 PM IST
Indo Asian News Service | Indo Asian News Service, Taipei
Toothpaste could protect you against lung disease. Here’s how
A substance called triclosan has been used for more than 40 years in soaps, makeup, and other commercial products because of its antibacterial properties. It can help combat life-threatening diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
Updated on May 18, 2018 12:56 PM IST
Asian News International, Washington DC | Asian News International
Scientists develop new method to treat hearing loss, giving hope to many
A study demonstrated a novel way for a drug to zero in on damaged nerves and cells inside the ear.
Updated on Apr 07, 2018 01:06 PM IST
Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India, Los Angeles
Beware, hearing problems may increase risk of injury
People who face hearing problems are at an increased risk of accidental injuries, researchers, including one of Indian origin, have found.
Updated on Mar 23, 2018 12:51 PM IST
Press Trust of India | HT Correspondent