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Released: 20-Aug-2013 7:00 AM EDT
LA Pediatric Auditory Brainstem Implant Clinical Trial Awarded Unprecedented NIH Grant
House Ear Institute

House Research Institute (HRI) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Children’s Hospital) announced today final approval of grant funding by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute on Deafness and Communications Disorders (NIDCD) for a major five-year, FDA-approved clinical trial of the auditory brainstem implant (ABI) in children.

Released: 8-Aug-2013 4:00 PM EDT
Unique Approach of Read to Succeed Pilot Program Shows Markings of SuccessFor Preschool Children with Hearing Loss
House Ear Institute

A novel new reading and writing program was recently introduced by the House Research Institute’s Children’s Auditory Research and Evaluation (CARE) Center for preschool age children with hearing loss who come from Spanish-speaking homes, and their parents.

Released: 22-Jul-2013 6:00 AM EDT
Endurance Cyclist Prepares to Ride 466 Miles to Advance Neural Tumor Research
House Ear Institute

Los Angeles, Calif. – July 19, 2013 – Steve Meichtry is one of the rare breeds of extreme athletes who enjoys testing the outer limits of distance endurance. When he discovered that he had an acoustic neuroma - a tumor on his left balance nerve that leads to the brain- he thought his cycling days were over.

Released: 9-May-2013 9:00 AM EDT
House Research Institute Receives Recognition from Mayor Villaraigosa In Promoting Healthy Hearing during May Better Hearing Month
House Ear Institute

L.A. Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, in a special letter of recognition, joined the non-profit House Research Institute in celebrating May as Better Hearing Month to raise awareness for hearing health issues. The institute also offers 3 Tips for Better Hearing.

Released: 12-Feb-2013 10:00 AM EST
House Research Institute Recruiting Patients for Clinical Trial of Medication to Treat NF2 Tumors
House Ear Institute

House Research Institute (HRI) is recruiting patients for a Phase II clinical trial to test a medication that may slow the progression of Neurofibromatosis Type-2, commonly referred to as NF2.

Released: 22-Jan-2013 9:00 AM EST
FDA Approves Clinical Trial of Auditory Brainstem Implant Procedure for Children in the U.S.
House Ear Institute

House Research Institute and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given final approval to begin a clinical trial of an Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) procedure for children.

Released: 10-Sep-2012 4:00 PM EDT
House Research Institute and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Partner with University of Verona Hospital to Bring Auditory Brainstem Implants to U.S. Children
House Ear Institute

House Research Institute and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have announced an international consortium with the University of Verona in Italy to collaborate on teaching and research to advance the use of the Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) in children worldwide.

Released: 13-Jun-2012 1:00 PM EDT
High School Senior Presents Poster at American Society for Microbiology 112th General Meeting
House Ear Institute

Kathleen Maguire, a Marlborough High School Senior, is presenting a poster at the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Conference in San Francisco on June 16-19. The research may explain recurrent childhood ear infections.

Released: 30-May-2012 12:30 PM EDT
House Research Institute Family Camp Sets Attendance Record for Fourth Straight Year
House Ear Institute

The House Research Institute’s 27th Annual Family Camp continues to be a popular program for many families who have children with a hearing loss. The camp is filled to capacity setting an attendance record with families and counselors for the fourth straight year.

Released: 21-May-2012 2:30 PM EDT
72 % of Teenagers Experienced Reduced Hearing Ability After Attending Concert
House Ear Institute

Seventy-two percent of teenagers participating in a study experienced reduced hearing ability following exposure to a pop rock performance by a popular female singer.

Released: 10-Jan-2012 1:10 PM EST
KLOS Radio Personality Uncle Joe Benson Helps House Research Institute Get the Word out on Healthy Hearing to NAMM Attendees
House Ear Institute

As part of its 2012 NAMM Winter Show activities, the House Research Institute (HRI) [NAMM booth 1292, Hall E] will host special guest Uncle Joe Benson of Los Angeles’ KLOS radio on Saturday, January 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Released: 9-Dec-2011 2:15 PM EST
Do You Hear What I Hear?
House Ear Institute

Jingle bells, carols, and holiday greetings are all the sounds that help make the holiday season special. But, those holiday sounds also give people an opportunity to recognize if they are having trouble hearing.

Released: 12-Sep-2011 4:30 PM EDT
House Research Institute Engages Teens in Hearing Loss Prevention Message with T-Shirt Contest
House Ear Institute

House Research Institute has launched a three month nationwide outreach campaign to support the institute’s educational initiative It’s How You Listen That Counts®.

Released: 10-Aug-2011 3:50 PM EDT
House Research Institute Launches 65 Faces Campaign to Celebrate 65th Anniversary
House Ear Institute

House Research Institute announced today the 65 Faces Campaign to coincide with the 65th anniversary of the institute. The fundraising goal of the campaign is $65 million.

Released: 2-Jun-2011 5:00 PM EDT
House Research Institute Family Camp Offers Weekend of Fun for Children with Hearing Loss and Their Families
House Ear Institute

Celebrating its’ 26th anniversary, House Research Institute’s Family Camp continues to be a popular program for many families who have a child with a hearing loss.

Released: 9-May-2011 3:30 PM EDT
House Research Institute Awards Paul Stanley with Sound Partners Lifetime Achievement Award
House Ear Institute

Paul Stanley, the frontman and co-founder of KISS, received the Sound Partners Lifetime Achievement Award from the House Research Institute.

Released: 26-Apr-2011 1:40 PM EDT
House Ear Institute Changes Name to House Research Institute
House Ear Institute

House Ear Institute Board of Trustees announced today the nonprofit has changed its name to House Research Institute. The change to Research in the name more accurately reflects the institute’s expanded research mission.

Released: 14-Apr-2011 2:50 PM EDT
House Research Institute Brings "Sound Rules! A Sound & Hearing Celebration" to Los Angeles to Educate Teens on Healthy Hearing Practices
House Ear Institute

The House Research Institute announced that it will host "Sound Rules! A Sound & Hearing Celebration" for teens at the Director's Guild of America (DGA) Theatre in Los Angeles on May 12.

Released: 14-Apr-2011 1:40 PM EDT
House Research Institute Launches "Sound Choice Video Essay Contest" as Part of Its Teen-Focused Educational Events in New York and Los Angeles
House Ear Institute

The House Research Institute announced that it has launched a video essay contest as part of its "Sound Rules! Sound & Hearing Celebration Events” for teens, which will occur at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Theatre New York on May 4th and Los Angeles on May 12th.

Released: 4-Apr-2011 4:05 PM EDT
Researchers Link Herpes to Alzheimer’s Disease; “Cold Sores” Connected to Cognitive Decline
House Ear Institute

Laboratories at University of New Mexico, Brown University, and House Ear Institute developed a new technique to observe herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) infections growing inside cells. Re-activation and growth of HSV1 infections contribute to cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

   


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