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Deafness Research UK funds study to improve diagnosis of dementia in British Sign Language users

21 May 12

A Deafness Research UK funded project will create a range of cognitive tests for British Sign Language (BSL) users that will help clinicians make more informed decisions that will improve the health of many deaf people. The Deafness Research UK funded research project, led by Jo Atkinson at University of London, ...

Deafness Research UK

We exist to secure radical improvements in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of hearing impairment.

We are supported entirely by voluntary contributions.

Ross Gardner honoured as top fundraiser

Ross ran the London Marathon for Deafness Research UK, raising over £5,000.

His daughter Caitlin has benefited greatly from our work, receiving a double cochlear implant operation that has allowed her to hear for the very first time.

Learn more about Ross and Caitlin's story.

What questions should tinnitus research focus on?

The British Tinnitus Association is investigating which areas of research into tinnitus are most important to patients and clinicians.

A shortlist of focus areas has been released, and the BTA now need your help to choose your top ten.

The deadline for completing and returning this form is 25 May 2012.

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