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What Is Epidemiology

WEBSeptember 13, 2011. Epidemiology is the branch of medical science that investigates all the factors that determine the presence or absence of diseases and disorders. …

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Balance Disorders — Causes, Types & Treatment NIDCD

WEBAbout 15 percent of American adults (33 million) had a balance or dizziness problem in 2008. Balance disorders can be caused by certain health conditions, medications, or a …

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Healthy People 2030 NIDCD

WEBHealthy People, an initiative coordinated by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, identifies public …

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Staff Directory NIDCD

WEBOFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR. +1 301 435 1350. Email. Angela Ballesteros, Ph.D. Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigator. SECTION ON SENSORY PHYSIOLOGY AND …

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May Is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

WEBEach May, Noisy Planet joins the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in observing National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. Noisy Planet celebrates this …

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NIH Clinical Trials Definition NIDCD

WEBJanuary 11, 2018. /**/ In 2014, NIH’s definition of a clinical trial was revised in anticipation of stewardship reforms. Recently, NIH launched a multi-faceted effort to enhance its …

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October Is National Protect Your Hearing Month: …

WEBDuring this year’s National Protect Your Hearing Month — observed each October — learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), …

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Healthy People 2020 NIDCD

WEBEven when they are temporary or mild, sensory disorders can affect both physical and mental health and compromise the ability to communicate with others. NIDCD is the …

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Accessible and Affordable Hearing Health Care Activities NIDCD

WEBImproving hearing health care for adults in the United States is an urgent public health problem, and contributing to solutions is a priority for the NIDCD. …

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The NIH INCLUDE Project, and an update on the NIDCD’s …

WEBThe NIH INCLUDE Project (INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE) aims to address critical health and quality …

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Listen Up! Protect Your Hearing (infographic) NIDCD

WEBLoudness is measured in what’s called decibels (dB). Over time, any sound that’s 85 decibels or higher can cause hearing loss — or other hearing problems, like tinnitus (a …

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Adult Hearing Health Care NIDCD

WEBThe NIDCD is committed to improving hearing health care for adults and raising awareness about this public health issue. Approximately 37.5 million adults in the U.S. report some …

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Taking Care of Your Voice

WEBSupport your voice with deep breaths from the chest, and don’t rely on your throat alone. Singers and speakers are often taught exercises that improve this kind of breath control. …

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NIDCD’s Commitment to Scientific Workforce Diversity and …

WEBThe committee made specific recommendations on 1) increasing the number of investigators underrepresented in biomedical science (for example, by increasing …

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May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month NIDCD

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American Sign Language

WEBAmerican Sign Language (ASL) is a complete, natural language that has the same linguistic properties as spoken languages, with grammar that differs from English. ASL is …

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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

WEBHarmful noises at home may come from sources including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and woodworking tools. Sound is measured in units called decibels. Sounds at or below 70 A …

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Developmental Language Disorder

WEBDevelopmental language disorder (DLD) is a communication disorder that interferes with learning, understanding, and using language. These language difficulties are not …

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