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The NRR and Musicians’ Earplugs

Posted by Kerrie Denner
May. 22, 2013 | 3:46pm

by Marshall Chasin

Whenever one measures the attenuation of hearing protection, it is different for every frequency. This has to do with the rule of acoustics – generally lower frequency, longer wavelength sounds do not “see” an ear obstruction such as an earplug or earmuff as well as the higher frequency, shorter wavelengths. Subsequently, lower frequencies have relatively little attenuation (typically no more than 25 dB at 250 Hz) whereas higher frequency sounds can be reduced by 30-35 dB. Having a single number to represent this non-uniform attenuation is like saying that a person with a mild to moderate sloping audiogram has a 20 dB (or should it be 60 dB?) hearing loss.

Topol on Using Smartphones for Complex Diagnostic Challenges

Posted by Kerrie Denner
May. 20, 2013 | 10:40am

Dr. Eric Topol, Director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute and Editor-in-Chief of Medscape, speaks on the possibilities of accessing medical information through smartphones to better diagnose and/or treat patients.

Source: Medscape Today

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/803799?src=wnl_edit_specol&uac=184470SK

Accessed 05/20/2013

Neuro Kinetics in Tech Transfer Licensing Deal With Oregon Health & Science University

Posted by Kerrie Denner
May. 17, 2013 | 1:10pm

PITTSBURGH, PA - Medical device manufacturer Neuro Kinetics, Inc. (NKI) (www.neuro-kinetics.com) said today that it has licensed rights to patented diagnostic software developed at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) (www.ohsu.edu) that enables medical researchers to perform Pulse-Step-Sine Rotation tests to better understand vestibular system abnormalities.

Sodium Levels Through the Restaurant Roof: No Reductions in Past Six Years

Posted by Kerrie Denner
May. 14, 2013 | 3:44pm

Change might be coming, but it is coming slowly in terms of reducing sodium levels in processed foods. A new study published today showed that while the sodium content of processed foods declined from 2005 to 2011, the overall reduction was just 3.5%[1]. Restaurants, on the other hand, fared even worse, with researchers reporting that sodium levels actually increased by 2.6% over the same six-year period.

4 Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Posted by Kerrie Denner
May. 08, 2013 | 11:11am

The National Council on Aging reports that falling is the most common injury that leads to death in older Americans. Falling threatens a senior’s safety and independence. One-third of Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Falling, with or without an injury, has a significant impact on quality of life. A growing number of older adults are afraid of falling, so they limit their activities and social engagements to prevent this. Avoiding activities and social functions can contribute to depression, feelings of helplessness and physical decline.

BALANCING ACT Vestibular rehab helps correct balance disorders

Posted by Kerrie Denner
May. 07, 2013 | 12:06pm

By Susan Bloom

In 1992, 56-year-old Middletown resident Michael Spratford had surgery to remove a malignant brain tumor. But while that problem is long behind him, the tumor left some lingering effects in its wake.

“Ever since the surgery, I’ve had problems with feelings of dizziness. I always feel like I’m falling forward and that I have to steady myself,” he said of a condition that led to his permanent disability from work as well as a string of visits to different neurologists. The medications they prescribed delivered limited success.

But since undergoing specialized therapy for his balance disorder at Crest Physical Therapy, “I’ve started doing things I wasn’t able to do in 21 years,” Spratford said.

Dr. John Shea Donates Professional Papers to Memphis Library

Posted by Kerrie Denner
Apr. 29, 2013 | 10:14am

by Stephanie Nerissa White

Throughout the course of his life, Dr. John Shea Jr. has made major historical breakthroughs and advancements in medicine. Recently, Shea donated 406 papers, including more than 300 published articles, to the Memphis Public Library’s Memphis Room that reflect the breadth of his work and perfection of his craft along the way. The library is thrilled to have his entire professional work — papers he has written that document and demonstrate the legacy of a man whose work has revolutionized modern medicine.

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