Genetic test to prevent babies going deaf
A genetic test that could save the hearing of hundreds of babies each year has been developed and successfully piloted in the NHS. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - April 5, 2022 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Will Smith Called Out by Deaf Org for Overshadowing Community at Oscars
Will Smith's slap at the Oscars overshadowed a big milestone for the deaf community, and organizations think the focus should've been on 'CODA's big win. #coda #deaforg #willsmith #oscars #overshadowingcommunity #willsmithcalledout (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Jada Pinkett Smith's Alopecia
(MedPage Today) -- The 2022 Oscars may be noted for its many historic firsts -- including the first deaf man to win an acting Oscar (Troy Kotsur; Best Supporting Actor), among others. Unfortunately, though, the evening may be more likely remembered... (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - March 29, 2022 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Troy Kotsur's moving Oscar win brings audience to their feet with silent applause
Troy Kotsur made history at the 2022 Oscars, becoming the first deaf performer to win an Academy Award in the best supporting actor category for his role in "CODA." #troykotsur #oscars (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'I'm fi***ng deaf' - Dave Grohl on his incurable condition - symptoms
TINNITUS is the perception of noises in the head and ear which have no external source. Those living with the condition may have to endure a ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling or other noise which is either constant or intermittent. One person who has spoken publicly about living with the condition is Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who described himself as "f***ing deaf". (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 26, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Canadian Hearing Services 2022 Scholarships
This scholarship is available to Deaf and hard-of-hearing Canadian residents 17 years of age or older attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - March 12, 2022 Category: Disability Tags: Scholarships Source Type: news
Kim Kardashian's advice to women in business is getting some major backlash
Her advice sparked a storm on social media, with Twitter users criticizing Kardashian for her "tone deaf" comments. #kimkardashian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Influence of noise level and seniority in the workplace on the SAL, ELI and percentage of hearing loss indices in the diagnosis and prevention of hearing loss in the working population - Barrero JP, Garc ía-Herrero S, Mariscal MA.
INTRODUCTION: This research relates the most important work-related factors affecting the development of hearing loss to the main methods used as medical assessment criteria in the diagnosis of occupational deafness. These criteria are the Speech Average L... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 10, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination, Sudden Deafness Explored
TUESDAY, March 1, 2022 -- The possible association between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is unclear, according to two studies published online Feb. 24 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head& Neck Surgery.
Eric J.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 1, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
CODA,' Apple TV+'s movie made in Massachusetts, wins big at SAG Awards, increasing Oscar buzz
"CODA" is a movie about a child of deaf parents who wants to pursue music at the Berklee College of Music and was filmed in Gloucester and Rockport. #coda #berkleecollegeofmusic #gloucester #rockport (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sarah Al Amiri: The Woman Who Took the U.A.E. to Mars
Sarah Al Amiri was in COVID-19 quarantine after arriving in Japan in July 2020 when she learned news beyond anything she had ever dreamed of: while scrolling through Twitter to pass the time, she learned that the government of the United Arab Emirates was reshuffling some of its higher ranking offices and officers and that Amiri, now 35, was being appointed chairwoman of the United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA)—the equivalent of NASA Administrator.
Amiri was already a member of the U.A.E. Prime Minister’s office, serving as Minister of State for Science—she was in Japan for the launch of her country&...
Source: TIME: Science - February 24, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Jeffrey Kluger Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Live Updates: Russia and Ukraine Crisis News
NATO sees Russian military drills in Belarus as ominous. Russia’s foreign minister compared a meeting with his British counterpart to a conversation of a “mute person with a deaf person.” #foreignminister #counterpart #ukrainecrisisnews (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 10, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Film starring deaf actors is getting buzz this Oscar season
CODA tells the story of a hearing child raised in a deaf family and features a nearly all deaf cast. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Deaf people diagnosed with cancer face 'big barriers'
Coleen McSorely says the barriers she faced included being unable to lip-read medics wearing masks. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 4, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Introducing the year of disabled workers
After two years during which disabled members have faced unprecedented challenges, UNISON has made 2022 the year of disabled workers.
As part of the year, new resources have been created to help branches and regions organise events and initiatives locally and an extended programme of national campaigning, organising and training events will also be organised.
Angela Hamilton and Katrina Murray, who represent disabled members on UNISON’s NEC, welcomed the initiative. Angela said: “This is an exciting opportunity to showcase the skills, experience and qualities that disabled people bring to the workplace and to society.
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Source: UNISON Health care news - January 14, 2022 Category: UK Health Authors: Simon Jackson Tags: Article disabled members equalities year of the disabled worker Source Type: news
