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Middle ear implants for the treatment of hearing loss : final STE report

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Presents a review of the evidence on middle ear implants (MEI) for the treatment of hearing loss. The objectives of the review were to determine the safety, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of... More ≫

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Presents a review of the evidence on middle ear implants (MEI) for the treatment of hearing loss. The objectives of the review were to determine the safety, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of MEI in comparison to external hearing aids, boneanchored hearing aids (BAHA), or cochlear implants; to identify particular sub-groups of patients who might benefit most from MEI, and to summarize the current criteria for using MEI versus alternative treatments for hearing loss.

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Noise at the work site

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Employers in Alberta are responsible for minimizing the noise hazard at their workplaces and must comply with the province’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation. This safety bulletin... More ≫

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Employers in Alberta are responsible for minimizing the noise hazard at their workplaces and must comply with the province’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation. This safety bulletin describes what employers and workers can do to prevent work-related noise-induced hearing loss.

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