Machine Learning Tool Predicts a Child’s Cisplatin-Induced Hearing Loss Risk
This tool allows doctors to tailor interventions like hearing monitoring or STS use based on each child's specific risk of cisplatin-induced hearing loss.
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Shape-Based Nouns Aid Language Growth in Children with Cochlear Implants
Children with cochlear implants show improved language development when their early vocabularies include more shape-based nouns.
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UnitedHealthcare to Expand Cochlear Implant Coverage for Children
UnitedHealthcare has expanded its coverage of cochlear implants to include children as young as 6 months effective Sept. 1, 2024.
France Approves Gene Therapy Clinical Trial to Treat Hearing Loss in Children
The clinical trial will test a gene therapy drug to treat children with a form of hereditary deafness caused by mutations in the OTOF gene.
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Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Children with Hereditary Deafness
Researchers found the novel gene therapy to be an effective treatment for patients with a specific form of autosomal recessive deafness.
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Chronic Childhood Ear Infections Delay Language Development
Temporary hearing loss from ear infections can lead to deficits in auditory processing and language development in children years later.
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New Law Mandates Hearing Aid Coverage for Minors in Virginia
According to the legislation, coverage includes one hearing aid per ear, up to a cost of $1,500, every 24 months.
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Acclarent Gets FDA Clearance of Treatment Alternative for Children Needing Repeat Ear Tubes
Acclarent received FDA clearance for its pediatric Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System in the treatment of children.
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ACLU of Delaware Calls for Investigation of State Discrimination Against Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children
The ACLU of Delaware alleges current practices violate the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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Idaho State University Awarded Grants to Fund Hearing Care Program for Children
The Idaho Hearing Education and Aural Rehabilitation program is using funds to train, provide tuition, and financial support to 42 scholars.
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Hearing First’s 2024 Course Catalog Features New Pediatric Audiology Offerings
Hearing First announced its 2024 course catalog, which features new and return courses focused on pediatric audiology.
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Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water
The benefits of the American Academy of Pediatrics new guidelines on pediatric hearing assessment outweigh any perceived negatives.
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Helping Children and Teens Benefit from Assistive Listening Technology
Hearing care professionals play a critical role in educating young people about hearing health and the benefits of assistive listening tech.
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Educational Audiologists: Advocating for Children’s Learning Success
Having expertise in the classroom is critical to ensure children have access to the auditory curriculum and other learning experiences.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Policy Statement on Hearing Risks for Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics is addressing common sources and effects of noise on children within a newly published policy statement.
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Risk of Hearing Loss for Students in Sports
The Fall sports season is a good time to revisit the risks of hearing damage for student athletes and how HCPs can raise awareness.
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Combined Screening Methods Improve Newborn Hearing Loss Program Effectiveness
Can concurrent hearing screening and high-throughput genetic screening improve the effectiveness of newborn hearing loss programs?
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Pediatrics, the LMH Test, and Hearing Care in Hospice: An Interview with Jane Madell, PhD
Dr Madell discusses how the LMH Test is being used, as well as the lack of audiology care for certain older adults with hearing problems.
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