Cell Phones Risk Your Health in Multi-Tasked Ways Jul 28, 2009
Although the Food and Drug Administration says cell phones arent a cancer risk, some experts point to research that indicates a link between cell phones and three types of tumors: glioma (the type Senator Kennedy has); cancer of a salivary gland near the ear called the parotid; and acoustic neuroma, which is a tumor found near the ear ... And a Swedish study found the risk for glioma and acoustic neuroma doubled after ten years of heavy use. (Newsmax)
Budding actress embraces hard work Jul 20, 2009
McDonald and her parents, Lisa and Andy, chose Dr. Derald Brackmann, a specialist in Los Angeles in acoustic neuroma -- the official diagnosis of McDonald's tumor -- to perform the surgery. Her tumor, had it not been treated when it was, could have grown large enough to press on her brain stem and become life-threatening. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Drug Shows Promise in Nervous-System Tumor Treatment Jul 10, 2009
This type of tumor, also called acoustic neuroma, causes hearing loss and can press on the brain stem, leading to serious neurologic symptoms and the risk of death ... But the drug wasn't used on acoustic neuromas because it was believed that they didn't stimulate formation of new blood vessels, as malignant tumors do. (MEDLINEplus)
Health expo set in Carlsbad Jul 8, 2009
ESCONDIDO ---- The Hearing Loss Association will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Wanda Crook of the San Diego Acoustic Neuroma Support Group will talk about her support group. There will be a 50/50 drawing. (North County Times)
Get a free hearing screening May 30 May 29, 2009
Frank Pantina, above, is a registered pharmacist and sole owner of Cross Bay Chemist, located at 158-14 Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Frank Pantina, above, is a registered pharmacist and sole owner of Cross Bay Chemist, located at 158-14 Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach. (photo by Frank Pantina)"> May 29, 2009
Queens Chronicle - Get a free hearing screening May 30. Get a free hearing screening May 30 05/28/2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Mariakis cleared to come home Mar 27, 2009
" Doctors discovered the rare tumor, known as "acoustic neuroma", earlier this year after Mariakis had complained of a ringing in his ear. The tumor was attached to a nerve that connects facial muscles and his right ear. The doctors described it as a slow-growing tumor, probably benign, but recommended it be removed. The six-hour procedure was performed at St. Vincent Medical Center and Mariakis did rehab work at the renowned House Ear Institute in Los Angeles. "Thank you once again for all of... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Military Troops Benefit from Acoustical Solutions, Inc. Involvement With the DIY Network Television Series Man Caves Mar 17, 2009
Minimally invasive endoscopic treatment for acoustic neuroma. Products for noise and vibration control including noise absorbers, sound dampers, lead barriers, acoustical barriers, vibration damping and foam composites. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Evaluation of Hearing Loss and Deaf... Mar 15, 2009
Other causes of this type of hearing loss include, but are not limited to, inner ear damage secondary to certain medications (ototoxicity), a tumor along the eighth cranial nerve (acoustic neuroma), and exposure to excess noise ... In some cases, hearing loss can be fully or partially corrected by addressing the underlying cause, such as cessation of ototoxic medications and surgery for acoustic neuroma. (Suite101.com)
John Michael Montgomery Feb 13, 2009
Medical issues including acid reflux, hip-replacement surgery, and acoustic neuroma a condition caused by a growth between the brain and the inner ear further jeopardized his long-term prospects. For a decade, it appeared that John Michael Montgomery s star had ceased to shine. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
