Vijaya Prakash Krishnan Muthaiah, PT, Ph.D., works with members of the military as part of his research. This inspired him to join the U.S. Coast Guard as a reservist. We cannot think of a more meaningful way to show dedication to the service our military provides.
The Gene TMPRSS3 and Me
A teen learns about the genetic cause of her hearing loss, and is spreading the word to find out more.
How Can We Measure Hearing Aid Success in the Youngest Patients?
We found that the use of neural responses to sound to infer how well hearing aids—a common first form of intervention—provide access to speech is similar in children to that found in adults.
See Me Hear
As Lea grew older, she became acutely aware that she was different due to her hearing loss and hearing aids. I decided to create something that could let my daughter celebrate her magic ears, inspired by her favorite candy.
6 Hearing Protection Tips for Musicians
Music industry professionals are at greater risk for hearing loss and tinnitus. Take these simple steps to protect hearing, useful for all who work in and around loud music: producers, backstage crew, front of house, or staff in bars, nightclubs, and restaurants.
Balance Control in People With Hearing or Vestibular Loss in One Ear
Patients with hearing loss in one ear appear to have more conscious control over their response to sensory cues in their environment, resulting in a more deliberate control of balance with less degrees of freedom to respond to changes in the environment, almost like a guarding behavior.
Code Art
Generative art is defined by the use of an autonomous system that can produce imagery with minimal intervention by the artist, after writing the algorithm.
Unplugged
Looking back, I see how some of the limitations we faced—only having a basic set, lots of equipment, and for me needing a quieter performance space—became hallmarks and the legacy of “MTV Unplugged.”
It’s Mid-October, Where Are We With OTC Hearing Aids?
The FDA set October 17 as the date for the introduction of over-the-counter hearing aids. So far a mix of startups, major tech companies, big box stores, and existing hearing aid makers are jumping into the new market.
Emerging Research Grants Applications Are Open
The ERG program is a competitive process that awards grants to only the most promising investigators. Recipients are exceptionally well-positioned to win funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other major federal funders, leading to dramatic innovations in the field.