News tagged with noise levels

Hospital noise initiative reduces average peak decibel levels by 20 percent

Patients often complain that getting a good night's sleep or a bit of peace and quiet in hospital can be difficult. But a study published in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing has shown that adopting some s ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Which Is King Of Clubs In The Noise Stakes?

(PhysOrg.com) -- New generation thin-faced titanium golf clubs can produce sound levels nearly twice as loud as traditional steel clubs when they hit a ball, according to new research.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 30, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Gadgets: Affordable, customized headphones that sound nice, too

You might think a customized set of headphones would cost an incredible amount of money, but that is not the case with iFrogz headphones.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 08, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Children and teenagers at risk for noise-induced hearing loss

Children and teenagers are frequently exposed to potentially damaging noise levels in schools, at home, and in sports, but there has been little reported on their risk for noise-induced hearing loss. In fact, three million ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Noisy workplaces can make workers deaf

The majority of the 650,000 employees from Quebec's manufacturing sector - specifically those working in metallurgy and sawmilling - are exposed to noise levels that exceed governmental norms.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

What you see affects what you hear (Videos)

Understanding what a friend is saying in the hubbub of a noisy party can present a challenge - unless you can see the friend's face.

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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