Sweet, Salty, Sour, Bitter And Umami: Variants Of 'Umami' Taste Receptor Contribute To Our Individualized Flavor Worlds Jul 21, 2009
The research was funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Variants of 'umami' taste receptor contribute to our individualized flavor worlds Jul 9, 2009
The research was funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. The Monell Chemical Senses Center is an independent nonprofit basic research institute based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (EurekAlert!)
Don't try this at home Jul 2, 2009
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, loud, percussive sounds, such as firearms, explosions or fireworks, are particularly hard on the hearing. To illustrate the percussive power of a firecracker explosion, we placed a firecracker in a puddle of paint and placed a glass dome over it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Brain Section Multitasks, Handling Phonetics And Decision-making Jul 2, 2009
Financial support for the study came from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), an Institute of the National Institutes of Health, and the Ittleson Foundation. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Is Sweet Tooth a Key to Survival? Jun 28, 2009
Around the world, populations that live at northern latitudes carry these genetic variations at far higher frequencies than tropical-living peoples, says Dennis Drayna, a geneticist at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders in Bethesda, Maryland. His team presented 144 Europeans, Asians and Africans with nine solutions containing varying amounts of table sugar sucrose in amounts varying from 0 to 4 per cent. "Four-per-cent sucrose is very sweet to everyone,... (ABC News)
Straight-A Team: Kelsey Mallon Jun 23, 2009
"Introduction to communication disorders touched upon speech pathology and audiology. I've always like all subjects, but this was a new one that caught my attention and I think it's a path I may pursue. "Ultimately, I want to go to grad school and get my master's in speech pathology. I would probably want to go into a hospital setting, helping children with speaking disorders or perhaps the elderly who have had strokes. (Muredhawks.com)
Tomaszewski named superintendent for Wells-Ogunquit school district Jun 19, 2009
Ms. Tomaszewski received a B.S. Degree from the University of Maine at Farmington and a Masters of Science Degree in Communication Disorders from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She also received a M.S. Degree in Educational Administration and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Administration from the University of Southern Maine. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Amy Warren Named CoSIDA/ESPN First-Team Academic All-District Jun 16, 2009
0 GPA. Warren was also one of 20 graduating students from Southeast Missouri State honored as Honor Scholars, and she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a double major in Communication Disorders and Spanish. On the track, Warren finished fourth in the 10,000 meters and 11th in the 5000 meters at 2009 OVC Outdoor Championships. (Gosoutheast.com)
May was Better Speech and Hearing Month Jun 16, 2009
This May, the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) celebrates Better Speech and Hearing Month to provide parents with information about communication disorders ... The Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools District is also celebrating Better Speech and Hearing Month with the goal of informing others about communication disorders and services offered through the school district. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Common autism medication is ineffective for repetitive behaviors, study finds Jun 2, 2009
The research was funded by the Studies to Advance Autism Research and Treatment (STAART) network which is jointly funded by: NIMH, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, all part of the NIH.. King's research partners participating in the study included:... (EurekAlert!)
Teacher used medical background to help students with their speech May 23, 2009
She s retiring this year after 26 years of helping students with communication disorders and problems with social skills. She originally worked as an X-ray technician but decided she wanted to change careers, and took a friend s advice and returned to study at Eastern Illinois University. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Softball Names Caryn Haskins Pitching Coach May 22, 2009
8 GPA and a bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders. Following graduation, she worked for the Senior Women's Athletic Administrator at UConn and then was the pitching coach at Tufts University during the 2003-04 season. (Bceagles.com)
42 Student Athletes Receive Degrees at Spring Commencement May 19, 2009
Cross country and track runner completed her studies in Communication Disorders and Spanish with a perfect 4. 0 GPA. She is just one of 318 undergraduate students in the 136 years of the University to graduate with a perfect GPA.. (Gosoutheast.com)
Age-related Difficulty Recognizing Words Predicted By Brain Differences May 15, 2009
The research was supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders of the National Institutes of Health and the American Federation for Aging Research. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Molecular Defect Involved In Hearing Loss Discovered May 15, 2009
Additional authors include Takashi Sato and Bechar Kachar of the National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health (NIH); Conception Lillo and David Williams of the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine; Rachel Dumont and Peter Gillespie of the Oregon Health & Science University; and Piotr Kazmierczak, Edith Hintermann, Anna Sczaniecka, and Martin Schwander of Scripps Research. The work was funded by the NIH, the Skaggs Institute... (Science Daily)
Freshman class full at Fredonia State May 9, 2009
The communication disorders program, which enrolls about 30 students each year, already is closed, but many other graduate programs are still open, Hefner said. Fredonia is part of the State University of New York system. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Ultrasonic Communication Among Frogs May 9, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 9, 2009) UCLA scientists report on the only known frog species that can communicate using purely ultrasonic calls, whose frequencies are too high to be heard by humans. Known as Huia cavitympanum, the frog lives only on the Southeast Asian island of Borneo. (Science Daily)
Chiricosta, Jakupcin and Menoff All Named to Academic All-MAC Team May 8, 2009
Jakupcin, a communication disorders major, has a 3 ... 78, Communication disorders * , Bowling Green, Sr., 3. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Stock to Wed Deckert May 2, 2009
She graduated from Fontbonne University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in communication disorders and in 2006 with a Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology. She is employed by Special School District and is working at the Parkway Early Childhood Center as a speech-language pathologist. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
How Human Ear Translates Vibrations Into Sounds: Discovery Of Ion Channel Turns Ear On Its Head Apr 28, 2009
(Credit: NIH / National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)). Related Stories. (Science Daily)
Persons with neurobiological disorders need special facilities - Medic Apr 28, 2009
It was organized by Awaawaa2, a centre for children with communication disorders, as part of World Autism Month celebration. He tasked parents to assess their children's communication and language response for early intervention if they were diagnosed with autism. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Science: Red pandas have a sweet tooth Apr 28, 2009
The study, funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and the National Institutes of Health, shows that the receptors for sweet compounds are more complex than previously though, the researchers said. 2009 LiveScience. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Stroke Recovery: Research Reclaims The Power Of Speech Apr 19, 2009
Dr Wenke's research will be published in Brain Injury and the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Maternal immune response to fetal brain during pregnancy a key factor in some autism Apr 18, 2009
The causes of autism, a disorder manifesting itself with a range of brain problems, impaired social interactions, communication disorders and repetitive behaviors, remain unknown for an estimated 90 percent of children diagnosed with it. Genetic, metabolic and environmental factors have been implicated in various studies of autism, which affects an estimated 1 in 150 U.S. children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (EurekAlert!)
Students get needed help, boost from stimulus Apr 16, 2009
The program is for students with diagnosed disabilities from autism to mental retardation to communication disorders. It s meant to bridge the skill deficits where you can, and help students access the regular curriculum, Glazener said. (Lebanon Express, OR)
DVD teaches autistic kids what a smile means Apr 8, 2009
"You can't just park your child in front of this for hours and go to the other room," said Catherine Lord, director of the Autism and Communication Disorders Center at the University of Michigan. "This will hopefully start interactions or play sequences that kids can then play with real people.". (North County Times)
Proud moment for Hibernian Assn. Mar 29, 2009
We've got kids going into communications, engineering, pre-med, communication disorders, various education fields, creative writing. It really speaks well to the quality of kids the CVC produces. (NJ.com -- Times)
Oregon schools need speech pathologists Mar 28, 2009
Speech language pathologists diagnose and treat people with communication disorders. Therapists work with students who stutter or can't pronounce certain sounds. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Therapy to regain speech after stroke Mar 27, 2009
These findings are slated for publication in Brain Injury and the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. Text. (India Times, India)
Albany city school head to step down Mar 27, 2009
She holds a doctorate from Columbia University, a master's degree in audiology from Bowling Green State University and a bachelor's degree in communication disorders from SUNY Brockport. She accomplished much during her tenure, including an aggressive early education initiative that has resulted in full-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs in all district elementary schools. (Albany Times Union)
Making a difference:Cochlear implants helping kids hear Mar 17, 2009
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, they work by bypassing damaged portions of the ear to directly stimulate the auditory nerve. Signals generated by the implant are sent by way of the auditory nerve to the brain, which recognizes the signals as sound. (The Clarion-Ledger)
First Assisted Communication Application for iPhone/iPod Touch Benefits Children and Persons with Special Needs Feb 22, 2009
Communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in the United States. A child's overall future and success can be improved greatly through the early identification of communication disorders, establishment of their causes, and subsequent intervention ... Communication disorders. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Overcoming aphasia one word at a time Feb 22, 2009
SOURCE: THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH ... AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS. (News & Observer)
Vitamin supplements may protect against noise-induced hearing loss Feb 18, 2009
About 26 million Americans have noise-induced hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, the agency that funded the studies. In the first study, UF, University of Michigan and OtoMedicine scientists gave guinea pigs the vitamin supplements prior to a four-hour exposure to noise at 110 decibels, similar to levels reached at a loud concert. (EurekAlert!)
Vitamin supplements can prevent hearing loss Feb 18, 2009
About 26 million Americans have noise-induced hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, the agency that funded the studies. "I am very encouraged by these results that we may be able to find a way to diminish permanent threshold shift with noise exposure," said Debara Tucci, associate professor of surgery, otolaryngology division at Duke University Medical Centre. (Hindu)
Maintaining Balance And Listening At Same Time May Become More Difficult For Older Adults Feb 18, 2009
Supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one of the National Institutes of Health, the scientists are presenting their findings at the 2009 Midwinter Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology in Baltimore. Researchers evaluated how well three groups of adults -- healthy young (ages 24-27), old (ages 65-71), and "old-old" (ages 76-82 years) -- were able to conduct a listening exercise while their visual and balance systems were kept busy. (Science Daily)
Built-in Volume Control Helps Protect Auditory Nerve Against Loud Sounds Feb 18, 2009
Supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one of the National Institutes of Health, the scientists are presenting their findings at the 2009 Midwinter Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology in Baltimore. In a new study on mice, the researchers used a drug to block the ability of the auditory nerve cells to remove the receptor and then exposed the mice to a moderately loud sound that, under normal conditions, would not damage the nerve... (Science Daily)
Our Aging Ears And Brains: Why Listening In Background Noise Gets Tougher As We Age Feb 18, 2009
Supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one of the National Institutes of Health, the scientists are presenting their findings at the 2009 Midwinter Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology in Baltimore. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the researchers performed brain scans on 36 older and younger adults as they tested their ability to identify certain words, some of which had been filtered to make them difficult to understand. (Science Daily)
V-Day gets personal, emotional Feb 17, 2009
"I loved how diverse the stories were," said Stephany Briggs, a 2nd-semester communication disorders major. The actual performances did Ensler's script justice, ranging from conspiratorial charm to vibrant, uproarious humor - it was hard not to laugh when Renee St. Louis howled "It's gone, it's gone! I've lost my clitoris!" - and to stomach-turning horror. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Sensible or sentimental: Students discuss gift preferences Feb 14, 2009
Emily Meier, a senior majoring in Communication Disorders said she preferred practical gifts. "Probably because I think it would mean more," Meier said. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Over 100 UMass Athletes Named To A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll Feb 14, 2009
Amador Valley Communication Disorders Field Hockey Sr. Foxboro, Mass ... Althoff Communication Disorders Eva Luck Field Hockey Jr. St. Louis, Mo. (Umassathletics.com)
How Your Brain Deciphers Cocktail Party Banter Feb 13, 2009
Supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one of the National Institutes of Health, the scientists are presenting their findings at the 2009 Midwinter Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology in Baltimore. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Can A Dietary Supplement Stave Off Hearing Loss? Feb 13, 2009
Supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one of the National Institutes of Health, the scientists are presenting their findings at the 2009 Midwinter Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology in Baltimore. Because repeated bouts of temporary noise-induced hearing loss may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss, the scientists hope to determine whether prevention of the former can stave off the latter in various animal models and in... (Science Daily)
