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- Covid and Hearing Loss in Young Adults
Covid associated with increased risk for hearing loss in young adults. A recent study published in the Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine journal reported that apositive coronavirus diagnosis was associated with a more than threefold increase inrisk for subsequent hearing loss in young adults. Researchers examined electronichospital records of 6,716,879 young adults ages 20 to 39 and compared diagnoses ofhearing loss in… Read more: Covid and Hearing Loss in Young Adults - Hearing Impaired Hockey ProspectPhiladelphia Flyer’s prospect Noah Powell is hearing impaired. I knew about [the hearing loss] but it’s never been an issue on the ice with him,” said former NHL player Ben Eager, who has trained Powell during the offseason for about seven years at his Jet Hockey Training Arena in Glenview, Illinois. “I know he’s dealt… Read more: Hearing Impaired Hockey Prospect
- Introducing Phonak’s Audéo Sphere InfinioPhonak is diving deep into AI (artificial intelligent) and DNN (deep neural network). Starting today, August 7, 2024, The Infinio is available in the US. Read Hearing Tracker’s review
- Research Subjects WantedThe University of Colorado wants to learn how to improve emergency care access for people with communication disabilities. They’re looking for people who: If that’s you, they’re asking for 45-60 minutes of your time over Zoom. Compensation will be provided. Interested? Contact: [email protected]
Upcoming Events & Meetings
- Chapter Meeting: Hearing Restoration project: Why is SNHL so hard to treat?
When: Wednesday September 18th at 6 pm.Where: Zoom, you can register here. Presenter Tian Wang, a molecular biologist who is currently Program Manager for the Hearing Restoration Project (a medical research program directly funded by Congress) will share with us why SNHL is so hard to treat. With no agreed to underlying disease biology, SNHL… Read more: Chapter Meeting: Hearing Restoration project: Why is SNHL so hard to treat? - Toastmasters Online for People with Hearing LossNeed a boost in confidence? Some friendly coaching to improve your speaking skills? If so, you might like to join the Audible Talkers Toastmasters, which is designed for people with hearing loss. This friendly group meets online via Zoom the first and third Mondays from 6-7:15 pm Arizona time. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Contact Chirsty Abrams… Read more: Toastmasters Online for People with Hearing Loss
- Cybersecurity and Hearing Loss
On Saturday, October 12, 2024, 2:00pm, The Greater St. Louis Chapter is having Andy Chandler give his Cybersecurity talk. This is a great opportunity to see a presentation that was first given at the HLAA Convention. Here’s their event description and sign-up link: Andy Chandler, a Cochlear Implant recipient and cybersecurity expert with over 20… Read more: Cybersecurity and Hearing Loss - HLAA Boston Luncheon OctoberThe Boston Chapter has scheduled a luncheon on Saturday, October 26 at 11:30 at Shabu Zen located at 80 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA This is a “hot pot” Asian cuisine. Check the website for additional information if you’re unsure what that even means: https://www.shabuzen.com Please RSVP, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hlaa-boston-lunchon-tickets-995435613717?aff=oddtdtcreator, by October 12th, so we can make the reservation.