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• Hearing Loss More Widespread Than People Believe, Not Always Work Related: CDC

  February 10, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new CDC study warns that many Americans suffer hearing loss and do not realize it, thinking such hearing damage only occurs at loud work places.

• “Noise Reduction” Headphones May Cause Hearing Damage for Some Children: Report

  December 7, 2016

  Russell Maas

  Many headphones billed as having noise reduction features for children do not provide the protection they claim, according to a new report.

• Infant Hearing Damage Linked To White Noise Machines: Study

  March 5, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Infant sleep machines may generate damaging levels of noise that could harm infants' hearing, a new study warns.

• Cochlear Ear Implant Lawsuit Results in $7.25M Verdict Following Shocks

  April 19, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A Kentucky girl has been awarded $7.25 million in damages as part of a cochlear ear implant lawsuit filed after...

• Lead Exposure for Teens May Increase Risk of Hearing Problems: Study

  January 3, 2012

  Staff Writers

  A new study suggests that there may be a possible link between lead exposure and hearing loss in teens. 

• Cochlear Implant Lawsuits Filed Over Advanced Bionics HiRes90K

  November 15, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A growing number of Cochlear implant lawsuits are being filed by individuals who say they have experienced problems as a...

• Cochlear Bionic Ear Implant Lawsuit

  November 1, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Problems with cochlear implants may be caused by design or manufacturing defects, which have led to the recall of a...

• Cochlear Bionic Ear Recall Wil Cost Company Up to $150M

  October 19, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A recent recall of Cochlear bionic ear implants will likely cost the manufacturer up to $150 million, as its best...

• Cochlear Recall Issued for Nucleus CI500 Ear Implant

  September 13, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Cochlear Limited has announced a worldwide recall for its Nucleus CI500-series ear implants, after receiving an increasing number of reported...

• Cochlear Implant Recall To Be Issued by Advanced Bionics

  November 24, 2010

  Staff Writers

  Advanced Bionics is preparing to recall some of their HiRes 90K cochlear implants due to potential defects that could cause...