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NIDCD Director Comments on Oscar-winning Film
Posted: May 5, 2021
 Debara Tucci, MD, MS, Director of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), has posted a public comment regarding the award-winning film “Sound of Metal.” While recognizing the artistic achievements of the film and its value for bringing attention to the impact of severe hearing loss, Dr. Tucci expresses some concerns: “While not entirely inaccurate, the film errs in making key points, and this depiction may discourage many who could benefit from seeking care.” Read More
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Sound Postcard
Posted: May 5, 2021
We all know that spiders are sensitive to disturbances in their webs – certain movements may indicate a tasty bug has been snagged and is available for lunch. To better understand the spider’s world, MIT scientists have used laser imaging, and some artistic license, to convert spider web vibrations into sounds we can hear. Read more about their process and enjoy the music created from study of the spider’s web. Click here
(Photo Credit: Martin Holverda)
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NHCA/CAOHC Webinar: Hearing Protector Fit Testing
Posted: April 7, 2021
Don't miss TOMORROW's Webinar on Hearing Protector Fit Testing, sponsored by NHCA and CAOHC. Speakers: Bill Murphy and Wei Gong of NIOSH. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
Photo credit: cdc.gov
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Conference Follow-up
Posted: April 7, 2021
- Virtual Marketplace: The virtual marketplace remains open throughout 2021! Learn more about our incredible sponsors any time by accessing profiles, videos, and other helpful links through the NHCA Learning Center.
- Conference Archives: Conference archives include the schedule of sessions/events and the speaker handouts for past annual conferences. 2021 conference archives are currently available ONLY to those who attended the virtual conference. To access, CLICK HERE
- Share the Gasaway lecture! It’s a great way to introduce friends and colleagues to NHCA and the value we bring to the field of hearing loss prevention. For the first time, NHCA is pleased to make available the 2021 Gasaway presentation for all to enjoy: “This Sound’s Important” by Don Finan, PhD. Share the link or watch again for inspiration: CLICK HERE
- Save the Date! Please plan to join NHCA for our next annual conference February 10-13, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. We will gather together in person once again.
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Hearing Research - Current Insights
Posted: April 7, 2021
- The London School of Economics & Political Science and the World Health Organization recently collaborated on a project to estimate the global cost of hearing loss (all causes). Researchers evaluated disability and cost data available from several sources using a prevalence-based cost model commonly applied to chronic health conditions. Researchers estimated the annual economic global burden of hearing loss to be over $980 billion, mostly due to quality of life and loss of productivity. From a public health perspective, the authors argue that even modest reductions in the overall prevalence or severity of hearing loss can be of significant value.
David McDaid, A-La Park, and Shelly Chadha (2021): Estimating the global costs of hearing loss, International Journal of Audiology, DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2021.1883197
- And for something a bit different…..here’s a fun read about how biology and technology can work together. Interdisciplinary researchers from Tel Aviv University connected a dead locust's ear to a robot in lieu of a standard microphone. Their goal was to use the ear’s ability to detect acoustic signals from the environment and convert the insect input to that of the robot. This work was a proof of concept, demonstrating the use of biological ears for robotic sensing and control.
Fishel I, Amit Y, Shvil N, Sheinin A, Ayali A, Yovel Y, Maoz BM. Ear-Bot: Locust Ear-on-a-Chip Bio-Hybrid Platform. Sensors. 2021; 21(1):228. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21010228
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