Deafblindness
Research identifies 211 gene mutations associated with deafness
A study has identified 211 distinct mutations in 49 genes associated with deafness including more than one-third that are newly...
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A bright future: Macquarie University Hearing’s inaugural Hearing Research Symposium
The strength and impact of hearing research in Australia was highlighted at Macquarie University Hearing’s first Hearing Research Symposium. Led...
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MRFF funds $4 million hydrogen peroxide otitis media trial, and treatments for Usher syndrome
Innovative research, including a trial investigating hydrogen peroxide for otitis media, and a project to grow inner ear tissue from...
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New Disability Discrimination Act plans stronger protections to prevent discrimination; public consultation open
People with disabilities including hearing loss, their families, carers and health professionals who work with them are urged to have...
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Deafblind West Australians celebrate first International Day of Deafblindness
Deafblind West Australians, the peak body for people living with deafblindness in WA, celebrated the first International Day of Deafblindness...
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Deafblind groups call for standardised level of care from health providers and hospitals
Deafblind groups are calling for a standardised level of care from hospitals, allied health professionals and medical practitioners when treating...
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