Week of 10.28.01 HearingExchange News http://www.HearingExchange.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Welcome to the current edition of HearingExchange News! Feel free to forward this to anyone else you think would be interested in it. Subscription and removal information are at the end of the newsletter. If the links don't work or you are an AOL user: please copy and paste the links into your browser. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IN THIS ISSUE: * Letter from the Editor * Sponsor Message * What's New * Contest Winners * Featured Site * Feature Article * News * Ask the Experts * Message Boards * Chat Schedule * Sponsor Message * Featured Book * Poll Results * Get Involved ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " L E T T E R F R O M T H E E D I T O R " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Hi everyone, Last time, I told you about a free service I signed up for called the Emergency Email Network. With it you can get important news and weather related emails to your computer, PDA or pager. A few days ago, I received an email via this service that a tornado was heading our way in Missouri! My husband called from his cell phone to warn me and to tell me to go downstairs. I had a hard time hearing what he was saying but since I already knew about the tornado warning, I was able to put it together and get downstairs quickly. A few minutes later, large hail pelted my home as the winds kicked up. Since I'm originally from New York, we don't generally encounter this type of weather! If you have trouble hearing radio broadcasts and/or rely on your email for news, I highly recommend signing up for this service at: http://208.184.24.125/ How has technology made an impact on your life? Tell us about it at our Message Boards here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=000201 Have a good week, ~ Paula ============== S P O N S O R M E S S A G E ============== The Easy Recall is a digital answering machine with crystal clear voice messaging. Its Adjustable Tone and Play Speed controls allow you to hear every word the first time--no more replaying! The Easy Recall has a powerful amplifier and high fidelity speaker. The audio output jack may be used for a headset or neckloop. Includes fifteen minutes of message recording time with remote message retrieval option. See this product and many more at http://www.harriscomm.com/?source=hearingexchange ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " W H A T ' S N E W " " " " " " " " " " We have lots of new things for you at HearingExchange this week. First, we extend a warm welcome to Dr. Neil Bauman, the newest expert to join our wonderful team. Neil has a lifelong hearing loss and is an expert on coping skills, tinnitus and ototoxic medicines. Read more about Neil and ask him your questions here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/experts/expert_10.htm The second entry in the Featured Journal by Mike Chorost has been posted. Read his fascinating, inside account of life before and with a cochlear implant. It is riveting! Check it out here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/journals/journals/journal1-102301b.htm Journals are a cathartic, gratifying way to explore and share your feelings about living life with a hearing loss. Family, friends, professionals and others can learn so much from what we have to say. Start your own journal today, it's easy! Click here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/journals/stories.cgi?sort=date&cat=stories Our new and improved Message Boards now let you see who's online when you are! You can also send and receive private email messages from other HearingExchange community members without divulging your email address. Visit the Message Boards today and look around: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " C O N T E S T W I N N E R S " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Our first anniversary contest was a huge success! We received many entries from all over the United States. We'd like to thank our contest sponsors for their participation and generous support. Visit their sites to learn about their products. * HearingPlanet.com - http://www.HearingPlanet.com/?source=HearingExchangeN * Harris Communications - http://www.harriscomm.com/?source=HearingExchangeN Congratulations to the winners of our first contest! * Suzette Maners - Ameriphone Dialogue XL-30 Super Loud & Clear Amplified Telephone - a $109 value * Claudia Glenn - Shake Awake Alarm Clock - a $30 value * Stephanie Seeler - "Legal Rights: The Guide for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People" - a $24.95 value * Janice Daugherty - "If You Could Hear What I See" - a $23.95 value * Thomas Haley - "The Feel of Silence" - a $19.95 value A warm thank you to all who participated! ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " F E A T U R E D S I T E " " " " " " " " " " " " " CLARION® by Advanced Bionics launches the exciting new CII Bionic Ear™ on their website. The website also includes information on comparing implants, breaking news regarding hearing related issues, and user stories. While visiting, checkout and signup for their email newsletter called TEAM CLARION to receive the latest news, website updates, and more. http://www.bionicear.com ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " F E A T U R E A R T I C L E " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Is Hair Cell Regeneration the Solution? by Daniel Morris "When in the Course of human events,...", as one elite Founding Father person wrote at the beginning of the famed "Declaration of Independence" article. The declaration had stated America's independence, and their desire to break free from the laws and regulations imposed on them from their mother country, England. And now, hundreds of years after the Declaration was written, we are now able to see the magnitude and importance of such a decision. That America had turned out to be one of the best countries in the world! Intrigued? Read more: http://www.hearingexchange.com/articles/featured_article_102501.htm ============================================================ " " " " N E W S " " " " October 17, 2001 - Natus Medical Incorporated announced that the Company has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market its new ALGO® 3 Newborn Hearing Screening system. The new system is expected to lower screening costs through improved test accuracy, and reduced testing time. Learn more here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/articles/henews-102301a.htm = = = = = Recent revelations about Rush Limbaugh's hearing loss have caused a "rush" by consumers to learn more about hearing loss and what can be done to prevent it. Read the news brief from the American Academy of Audiology here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/articles/henews-101201.htm = = = = = Did you know that an evergrowing number of people aged 45 to 65 are discovering they have a hearing loss? Find out if you are at risk and what the causes are. Read the article at MSNBC here: http://msnbc.com/news/622315.asp?cp1=1 = = = = = In a retrospective observation conducted at the House Ear Clinic (HEC) in Los Angeles, physicians have found a possible correlation between permanent hearing loss and a commonly prescribed painkiller medication that combines hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Get the facts here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/articles/henews-100901.htm These and other news briefs and articles are all available on the main page of HearingExchange. Go to http://www.HearingExchange.com and review the News and Articles sections of the site as well as their archives. ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " " A S K T H E E X P E R T S " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Question for Dr. Pat Chute, Cochlear Implant Expert I am a candidate for a cochlear implant and travel quite a bit. I would like to know the best way to get through the metal detectors with a cochlear implant. Read Dr. Chute's reply: http://www.hearingexchange.com/experts/cochlear_implant.htm Question for Linda Daniel, Auditory Verbal Therapist Expert What methods are used in the speech development of those children with cochlear implants? Read here answer here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/experts/auditory_verbal.htm Question for Dr. Ira Springer, Audiology and Assistive Technology Expert I have two Siemens Music BTEs (behind the ear hearing aids). These are the first programmable hearing aids I've worn. My audiologist programs my aids while I am sitting on the other side of the room. I then put them on (in a very quiet room) and think, ok, I can handle this. However, when I get outside, the noises are overbearing. Then I have to wait for another appointment. I like the aids sometime but other times I am not sure. Can the hearing aid owner program the aids at home with the software where the environmental sounds are at its norm? Read Dr. Springer's reply here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/experts/audiologist.htm ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " " M E S S A G E B O A R D S " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Have something to say? Say it on our Message Boards! You don't need to register to participate. You can easily post a new topic or reply to current threads. From our Cochlear Implant forum: "Was wondering if anyone had any ideas on total defness [sic] in left ear with hearing aids? Is there one out there? Lost my hearing at a very young age..now I am 39 and really would love to get that hearing back or a hearing aid to transmit to right ear?" If you have experience in this, join the thread: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000069 - - - - - From our Deaf/Hard of Hearing forum: "Has anyone been implanted with the Vibrant Soundbridge middle-ear implant? If so, what was your experience? Was it worth it?" Reply to this post here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=000199 "The dr. has had me on high doses of prenisone to try to restore hearing loss due to meniere's...but now wants me in to do precedure in office to put steroids in ear...not real sure how, or much about all this...any one have any info?" Please post your reply here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=000202 - - - - - From our Parenting forum: "We had a few questions about our son's hearing test(s). Zack was born with microtia/atresia of his left ear, basically nothing on the outside and a bony canal, with malformed ossicles..." Editor's Note: These parents are concerned about their son's highly inconsistent hearing tests as well as his allergic reactions to "hypoallergenic" ear molds. If you can offer any insight or ideas, please read their post and reply here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=000171 - - - - - From our Late Deafened forum: Can you offer advice and support to a young woman with sudden hearing loss? Read Jill's post and reply here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000040 - - - - - From our Special Education forum: "Can anyone provide information of schools for the deaf in Mexico? We are trying to find a school for an 11 year boy ho currently reside in an orphanage in Celaya, GTO." Reply here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=000030 - - - - - From our Students forum: "I am a 3rd year student taking Special Education and for my Communications class I have to do a project on services and technology for the hearing imparied. I would really like some person(al) input or information about what's good, bad etc?" If you can help this student, please post here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=8&t=000048 - - - - - From our Professionals forum: My 3yr old son has recently had surgery to remove a congenital cholesteatoma. He is now completely deaf in his right ear as a result of this. The cholesteatoma destroyed the incus bone and part of the stapes bone in his middle ear. Reconstructive surgery will be performed late next year with a 65%-70% chance of restoring hearing.I would like to make contact with anyone who has had this or has a child with this. If you have worked with a child with this condition or know someone who has it, please help this parent by posting here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=7&t=000029 These topics and more can be found on our message boards. Click here to see a list of all the forums available: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/Ultimate.cgi ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " C H A T S C H E D U L E " " " " " " " " " " " " " Our weekly chats are sponsored by Wyndtell, http://www.wynd.com Each week we have new members in our live chats as well as well as our supportive "regulars." Please join us for our next chat, Wednesday, October 31st at 9:30 pm Eastern. To join in, simply click on the link below or on the "Chat" link on http://www.HearingExchange.com, enter a screen name (no password necessary) and click on "Sign on." If you would like further details, send a blank email to mailto:chatinstructions@sendfree.com. 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