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Communication impairments include problems-related speech, language and auditory processing. These disorders may range from simple sound repetitions, such as stuttering, to occasional misarticulation of words and complete inability to use speech and language for communications (aphasia). Some causes of communication disorders include hearing loss, neurological disorders, brain injury, mental retardation, drug abuse, physical impairments such as cleft lip or palate, vocal abuse or misuse, emotional or psychiatric disorders, and developmental disorders.
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Linked From Medical News Today : Siemens Hearing Instruments has kicked off its new education initiative during Deaf Awareness Week with a visit by its hearing ambassador Kellie Moody
What Is Glue Ear? What Causes Glue Ear?
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Linked From Medical News Today : Glue ear, also known as secretory otitis media, otitis media with effusion, or serous otitis media, causes a glue-like fluid to accumulate in the midd
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Linked From Medical News Today : Glue ear, also known as secretory otitis media, otitis media with effusion, or serous otitis media, causes a glue-like fluid to accumulate in the midd
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Linked From Medical News Today : Many people may not be aware that they are battling a silent health crisis - one that affects over 30 million people. In fact, hearing loss, the third
Hearing Loss Risk In Men Can Be Reduced By Higher Folates, Not Antioxidants
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Linked From Medical News Today : Increased intakes of antioxidant vitamins have no bearing on whether or not a man will develop hearing loss, but higher folate intake can decrease his
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Linked From Medical News Today : Increased intakes of antioxidant vitamins have no bearing on whether or not a man will develop hearing loss, but higher folate intake can decrease his
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Linked From Medical News Today : Scientists thought they had a good model to explain how the inner ear translates vibrations in the air into sounds heard by the brain. Now, based on n
Drivers Of Convertibles May Be At Risk For Noise-induced Hearing Loss
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Linked From Medical News Today : Drivers who frequently take to the road with the top down may be risking serious damage to their hearing, according to research presented at the 2009
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Linked From Medical News Today : Drivers who frequently take to the road with the top down may be risking serious damage to their hearing, according to research presented at the 2009
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Nearly 3 Times As Likely To Occur In Men
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Linked From Medical News Today : A comprehensive study of the prevalence and risk factors for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) show that men, especially those who are white and marri
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Linked From Medical News Today : A comprehensive study of the prevalence and risk factors for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) show that men, especially those who are white and marri
Jefferson First Hospital In City To Offer New, Non-Invasive Tinnitus Treatme
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Linked From Medical News Today : The Jefferson Balance and Hearing Center of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is the firs
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Linked From Medical News Today : The Jefferson Balance and Hearing Center of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is the firs
Jefferson First Hospital In City To Offer New, Non-Invasive Tinnitus Treatme
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Linked From Medical News Today : The Jefferson Balance and Hearing Center of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is the firs
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Linked From Medical News Today : The Jefferson Balance and Hearing Center of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is the firs
2010 National Hearing Conservation Association Conference To "Explore The Wo
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Linked From Medical News Today : The National Hearing Conservation Association [NHCA] announces that its 35th annual conference will be held February 25-27, 2010 at the Rosen Plaza Ho
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Linked From Medical News Today : The National Hearing Conservation Association [NHCA] announces that its 35th annual conference will be held February 25-27, 2010 at the Rosen Plaza Ho
Mid-Maryland Musculoskeletal Institute To Ensure Effective Communication Wit
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Linked From Medical News Today : Under a voluntary resolution agreement reached with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), deaf or hard-of-hearing patients at the Mi
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Linked From Medical News Today : Under a voluntary resolution agreement reached with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), deaf or hard-of-hearing patients at the Mi