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Research shows how brain distinguishes specific voices in noisy, distracting environments

Listening to a conversation in the context of a cocktail party presents a great challenge for the auditory system.

29 May 2014

CHEO pediatric surgeon wins TELUS Award for mHealth Innovation

Local pediatric surgeon and entrepreneur Dr. Matthew Bromwich accepted the "TELUS Award for mHealth Innovation" at the 29th Annual CATAAlliance Innovation Awards Gala tonight.

22 May 2014

Researchers explore hair cells of inner ear to reverse hearing loss

The ability to discern pitch - to hear the difference between "cat," "bat" and "hat," for example - hinges on remarkable gradations in specialized cells within the inner ear.

21 May 2014

Study: Hearing impairment linked with sleep apnea

Both high and low frequency hearing impairment have been linked with sleep apnea in a new study of nearly 14,000 individuals.

21 May 2014

In-office treatment using balloon sinus dilation is as effective as FESS for chronic sinusitis

New results from a randomized trial published in the American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy demonstrate the benefits of in-office balloon dilation for sufferers of chronic sinusitis.

15 May 2014

Whitehead Institute scientists identify genetic cause of hemifacial microsomia

Whitehead Institute scientists have identified a genetic cause of a facial disorder known as hemifacial microsomia (HFM). The researchers find that duplication of the gene OTX2 induces HFM, the second-most common facial anomaly after cleft lip and palate.

12 May 2014

New device to monitor voice professionals and track vocal changes

A new device to monitor voice professionals as well as to track vocal changes that are due to chronic diseases and physical or psychological stress

8 May 2014

Humana's profit shrinks on higher expenses

The insurer said it expects to add more customers to its Medicare Advantage and individual plan businesses. Meanwhile, a few hospitals say they are doing simple surgeries for some uninsured patients for free to keep their problems from turning into emergencies that would be more expensive to treat, and those who developed meningitis as a result of tainted products seek compensation.

8 May 2014

MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics open in central Georgia

The first MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics in central Georgia have opened inside two CVS/pharmacy stores in Macon and one in Warner Robbins.

7 May 2014

Otonomy secures $49M in oversubscribed Series D round of financing

Otonomy, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics for diseases and disorders of the inner and middle ear, today announced it has secured $49 million in an oversubscribed Series D round of financing.

30 Apr 2014

Free educational event for patients with Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear and the Graves' Disease & Thyroid Foundation will host a free educational event for patients living with Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease on Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Mass. Eye and Ear's Meltzer Auditorium, 3rd floor, 243 Charles Street, Boston, Mass., 02114.

30 Apr 2014

Decker Foundation gift helps Binghamton University to establish lab for improving health outcomes

A gift from the Dr. G. Clifford & Florence B. Decker Foundation will enable Binghamton University biologists and their colleagues to conduct tests and research that will improve health outcomes for patients in Southern Tier hospitals with conditions ranging from ear infections to cancer.

30 Apr 2014

Highlights from April 2014 issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter

Here are highlights from the April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter.

26 Apr 2014

Pernix completes sale of Pernix Manufacturing to Woodfield Pharmaceutical

Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has closed on the sale of its Houston, TX-based manufacturing operations, Pernix Manufacturing, LLC ("PML") to Woodfield Pharmaceutical LLC.

25 Apr 2014

Prestige Brands Holdings signs agreement to acquire Insight Pharmaceuticals for $750 million

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a marketer and distributor of feminine care and other over-the-counter ("OTC") healthcare products, for $750 million in cash.

25 Apr 2014

Glaucoma drug may help reverse obesity-related vision loss in women

An inexpensive glaucoma drug, when added to a weight loss plan, can improve vision for women with a disorder called idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

23 Apr 2014

New initiative helps individuals and families to discuss end-of-life issues

Henry Ford Health System is embarking on a major initiative over the coming year to inform its patients about "The Conversation" - an often daunting and uncomfortable discussion of advance planning for death and dying.

22 Apr 2014

FDA approves Cochlear's Aqua+ accessory for cochlear implant recipients

Cochlear Limited, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the Aqua+ accessory, the only waterproof behind-the-ear solution for cochlear implant recipients on the market today.

21 Apr 2014

Sound World Solutions introduces first Bluetooth Series personal sound amplifier, CS10

Sound World Solutions announces the availability of the CS50, the company's second model in the technologically advanced Bluetooth Series of personal sound amplifiers. The CS50 features an Apple iOS 7-compatible customizer app, enabling users to adjust sound performance from an iPhone.

18 Apr 2014

Study provides better understanding of intestinal pathologies associated with inherited, infectious diseases

The "brush border" - a densely packed array of finger-like projections called microvilli - covers the surfaces of the cells that line our intestines.

17 Apr 2014

Ear News and Research

Research shows how brain distinguishes specific voices in noisy, distracting environments

CHEO pediatric surgeon wins TELUS Award for mHealth Innovation

Researchers explore hair cells of inner ear to reverse hearing loss

Study: Hearing impairment linked with sleep apnea

In-office treatment using balloon sinus dilation is as effective as FESS for chronic sinusitis

Whitehead Institute scientists identify genetic cause of hemifacial microsomia

New device to monitor voice professionals and track vocal changes

Humana's profit shrinks on higher expenses

MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics open in central Georgia

Otonomy secures $49M in oversubscribed Series D round of financing

Free educational event for patients with Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

Decker Foundation gift helps Binghamton University to establish lab for improving health outcomes

Highlights from April 2014 issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter

Pernix completes sale of Pernix Manufacturing to Woodfield Pharmaceutical

Prestige Brands Holdings signs agreement to acquire Insight Pharmaceuticals for $750 million

Glaucoma drug may help reverse obesity-related vision loss in women

New initiative helps individuals and families to discuss end-of-life issues

FDA approves Cochlear's Aqua+ accessory for cochlear implant recipients

Sound World Solutions introduces first Bluetooth Series personal sound amplifier, CS10

Study provides better understanding of intestinal pathologies associated with inherited, infectious diseases

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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