Deafness and hearing problems
One in five people in the UK have hearing difficulties. Find out about the causes and the impact this has to those who are affected by hearing loss. Many causes for hearing problems Noise as a cause of hearing loss Deafness can be mild, moderate, ... [... more]
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Alport syndrome
Those affected by alport syndrome develop progressive loss of renal (kidney) function, and sometimes progressive deafness and abnormalities of the eye. Alport syndrome is the second most common inheirited cause of kidney failure. There are many ... [... more]
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Helen Keller
An American classic rediscovered by each generation, The Story of My Life is Helen Keller's account of her triumph over deafness and blindness. Popularized by the stage play and movie The Miracle Worker, Keller's story has become a symbol of hope ... [... more]
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Anita Garmon
Alexander Graham Bell led an amazing life, before and after he invented the telephone. Look into the inquisitive mind of the young inventor as a child; learn what sparked his curiosity; and discover how his mother's deafness inspired his lifelong ... [... more]
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Hearing impairment
Hearing impairment, or 'deafness', is when your hearing is affected by a disease, disorder or injury. The ear consists of three parts - the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. The outer ear is made up of the visible part of the ear on ... [... more]
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