David Pogue writes about what people with disabilities would like us to know before we stare. Dr. Daniel Fink adds his thoughts about what people with invisible disabilities would like you to know.
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Doctors with disabilities? Yes, we are people too
Doctors with disabilities? Yes, we are people too. Too often, however, doctors hide their disabilities. Dr. Daniel Fink talks about auditory disabilities and says they should be destigmatized.
The best headphones for children? None!
The best headphones for children? None, says Dr. Daniel Fink. Why? Headphones marketed for kids claim that 85 dB is safe, but it’s not. Protect your kids’ hearing and just say no to headphones!
New NIDCD Director announced
The NIDCD has appointed a new director. Click to learn more about the new director, Debara L. Tucci, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., who began her career as an audiologist.
Another possible treatment for tinnitus
Finnish researchers report on a promising, though preliminary treatment for severe tinnitus: trans-cranial magnetic stimulation.
Sound strategy
Universal design aims to design spaces and things for everyone to use. So why aren’t public spaces designed to let everyone hear and be heard?
Zoos learn that some visitors need hearing protection
David M. Sykes tells us about Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Michigan, which is offering hearing protection to visitors who suffer from sensory overload.
Consumer Reports tackles tinnitus
Consumer Reports writes about tinnitus, and while the advice is generally sound, the article cites the NIOSH work noise limit as a guide for the general public. That’s wrong and dangerous to health.
Hearing noise? Here’s how to find out where it’s coming from
Hearing noise? Here’s how to find out where it’s coming from.But keep in mind that sometimes the cause of the noise isn’t external, it could be tinnitus.