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A study debunks how hearing works

Top Hearing Like Me Posts of 2022 December 30, 2022 Accommodations in Medical School January 4, 2023 The fascinating science and study of hearing is nothing new. After all, that’s how we have such advanced technology, resources, and research. However, things can completely wipe what we’ve previously believed. That is what a team of researchers

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Brain flexibility may speed up hearing from cochlear implants

A recent study published in Nature has found that brain flexibility may speed up hearing improvements for cochlear implants. The range of time that it takes for a cochlear implant to reach its full potential ranges anywhere from a few hours to several years! Cochlear Implant Activation Brain flexibility and cochlear implants are intertwined. Now we

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SASL: A new official language

More and more countries are recognizing various sign languages as official languages. Two African countries have recently made headway in this area. In May of 2022, a bill proposing the 18th Constitutional Amendment was made available for public input. Its goal is to recognize South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official language of

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World Health Day – Health For All

On April 7th, the World Health Organization (WHO) will celebrate World Health Day with the theme Health For All. The date also coincides with the 75th anniversary of WHO. What is the WHO? The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized United Nations (UN) body. They are in charge of coordinating global initiatives to enhance public

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UK Deaf Awareness Week 2023

In the United Kingdom this year, Deaf Awareness Week takes place from May 1-7. This year, the theme is deaf inclusion. The theme aims to highlight how hearing loss impacts daily life and how others can help support deaf people. Purpose The UK’s Council on Deafness created Deaf Awareness Week to increase the visibility of

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