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How’s your hearing: Audiologist warns of sudden hearing loss signs
Are you suffering from consistent ringing in the ear, are your ears feeling clogged like they need to pop, or do you experience dizziness?
Cleveland Clinic Study Shows Deep Brain Stimulation Encouraging for Stroke Patients
A first-in-human trial of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for post-stroke rehabilitation patients by Cleveland Clinic researchers has shown that using DBS to target the dentate nucleus – which regulates fine-control of voluntary movements, cognition, language, and sensory functions in the brain – is safe and feasible.
Garfield Sinclair Appointed CEO of BTC
Garfield Sinclair Appointed CEO of BTC
Inge Smidts, CEO of Cable & Wireless Communications (C&W), today announced the appointment of Garfield (Garry) Sinclair as CEO at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) effective August 1st, 2018...
Mobile Multimedia: S9's Audio Designers on the Shift to Stereo Sound
As more people enjoy music and video through their smartphones, even greater importance is placed on the multimedia capabilities of our mobile devices.
Occupational hearing loss
Occupational hearing loss
Occupational hearing loss, or hearing loss caused as a result of working in a noisy environment, is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Studies show that those who work doing manual labor are more at risk for hearing loss than persons who work in an office environment. Although a noise-related hearing loss ...
Is your job damaging your hearing
Is your job damaging your hearing
Occupational hearing loss, or hearing loss caused as a result of working in a noisy environment, is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Studies show, that those who work doing manual labour are more at risk for hearing loss than persons who work in an office environment. Although a noise-related hearing ...
Noise Pollution: Concerts, loud public events and other noise in residential and work areas
Noise Pollution: Concerts, loud public events and other noise in residential and work areas
Dear Editor,
Thousands of Bahamians are being physically and psychologically harmed by the environmental impact of noise in the city of Nassau. We are not alone. This is a global problem that is multiplying as a function of the exponential growth of populations within cities and the rapid growth of cities from the 20th century to the present. The World Health Organization (1999) argues that the gr...
Human rights questions should not be determined by referenda
Dear Editor,
Recently, the leader of Democratic National Alliance (DNA) proffered the idea that a referendum to decide on LGBT rights in The Bahamas might be the path to resolving the issue now and for the future.
HBO announces the sixth season of the award wining series "Game of Thrones"
HBO/MAX announced today the premiere date for the sixth season of the worldwide phenomenon, Game of Thrones.
Atlantis executive denies financing challenge
Atlantis executive denies financing challenge
Faced with concerns raised by international analysts that Baha Mar's opening will challenge Atlantis' ability to meet its debt obligations, an Atlantis executive has asserted that it is Baha Mar - not Atlantis - that may be challenged once the Cable Beach resort opens...