Deafness
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With more than 30 contestants, the Miss Deaf America pageant has come a long way since its beginnings. more...
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When Are Audio Levels Harmful To the Ear?
By: Cheryn Tan
Prolonged exposure to sounds at overly high frequencies (Hertz) or pressure (decibels) can potentially result in permanent noise-induced hearing loss. more...
Hearing Loss can be Confused with Dementia
By: Jenny Fowler
Undiagnosed deafness can make a person seem forgetful when in fact they have not heard information in the first place. Modern digital hearing aids improve life quality. more...
By: Debbie Roome
Communication among the deaf is normally through a series of signs and symbols that are portrayed through hand movement and facial expressions. more...
By: Debbie Roome
Deafness has many implications which affect family life, society and education. This has resulted in deaf people congregating together and forming a unique culture. more...
How to Adjust to Newly Acquired Deafness
By: Gillian Buchanan
Coping with deafness and hearing loss, whether sudden or gradually increasing, can be very difficult. Here are some thoughts on adjusting to new levels of hearing. more...
By: Ashley Anderson
Almost everyone experiences ringing in the ears at some point during his or her life. Sometimes, excess noise can be a sign of something more serious. more...
One cause of hearing loss is a slow growing tumor called an "acoustic neuroma". Each year this condition threatens the hearing of one out of every 100,000 people. more...
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