The Nation's Voice for People with Hearing Loss
Seventy-two percent of teenagers participating in a study experienced reduced hearing ability following exposure to a pop rock performance by a popular female singer.
M. Jennifer Derebery, M.D., House Clinic physician, along with the House Research Institute tested teens’ hearing before and after a concert and presented the study findings at the American Otologic Society meeting on April 21, 2012.
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News from the White House
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On Thursday, July 26, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern, please tune in as the White House observes the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and hosts a discussion on the state of disability policy. You can tune into the live stream which will have live captioning at http://www.whitehouse.gov/live
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Approved July 10, 2012
Listen, there’s more to life …
Hearing loss is common in adults and can have a negative effect on quality of life. If you or a loved one currently experience hearing loss, you may want to talk to your doctor about a new research study being conducted for the treatment of mild to moderate age-related hearing loss.
In their Report and Order released June 29, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules that prohibit the temporary authorization of IP Relay users, other than emergency callers. All new users must have a verified registration and eligibility information on file before a service provider may issue a 10-digit number providing access to IP Relay.
WASHINGTON – As more than 200 million passengers begin their summer travel, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reminds travelers of recent modifications to airport screening procedures and provides tips for travel preparations.
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