Doctors advice the use of earplugs while playing golf, especially while playing with the present generation of titanium drivers which increase the risk of deafness.
Those at risk are the players who use a new generation of thin-faced titanium drivers to propel the ball further and make the game easier, the scientists said.
Soaring Decibel Levels at Music Festivals Cause Brief Hearing Loss in 80pct Visitors
More than 80 percent of the people, who attend music festivals have experienced signs of hearing damage, a new survey has revealed.
More than 80 percent of the people, who attend music festivals have experienced signs of hearing damage, a new survey has revealed.
The study has been published in the latest edition of the British Medical Journal.
In the study, tests of six titanium clubs against six thicker-faced stainless steel models revealed that the former all produced greater sound levels.
'Hi-fi Bionic Ear' High on Priority List of Professor Graeme Clark
Professor Graeme Clark, well-known as creator of the first multi-channel bionic ear, is busy working on the next- a 'hi-fi' bionic ear.
Professor Graeme Clark, well-known as creator of the first multi-channel bionic ear, is busy working on the next- a 'hi-fi' bionic ear.
Andrew Coltart, one of Scotland's leading professional golfers, said: "If you are wearing earplugs you might not hear the shouts of 'fore', be hit by a ball on the head and get brain damage."
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Cochlear Implants Has Improved Quality of Life in Profoundly Deaf Patients
A new study has shown that cochlear implants, which restore hearing in profoundly deaf patients, also enables many recipients to hear and enjoy music and improve their quality of life.
A new study has shown that cochlear implants, which restore hearing in profoundly deaf patients, also enables many recipients to hear and enjoy music and improve their quality of life.
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