Getting to the Truth Behind Music-Induced Hearing Loss From MP3 Players


SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Music-induced hearing loss is becoming a growing public hearing health issue of national prominence. It can be difficult to separate truth from hype with all the recent media attention to the potential risk to hearing from using personal stereo systems, such as the iPod and other MP3 players.

As a public information service, Audiology Online, will be hosting a pair of free live e- Seminars presented by Dr. Brian Fligor on this important topic.


Dr. Fligor is a nationally renowned audiologist whose research on personal stereo systems and music-induced hearing loss has been cited numerous times by the news and scientific media. He has been recently featured in various national television news services such as ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX in addition to print media such as USA Today and Rolling Stone. Dr. Fligor's presentation will revolve around the science relevant to this topic, including a realistic perspective of the risk from using personal stereo systems.

The live e-Seminars will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Eastern and Pacific on February 22, 2006. Persons interested in participating in these free live events should visit Audiology Online and register today as there are a limited number of spaces available.

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