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FDA’s new rule on over-the-counter hearing aids and what consumers should keep in mind
A recent decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to make hearing aids available over-the-counter is expanding access to assistance for millions of adults across the country who may have trouble hearing.
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College of Health Sciences personnel are heavily involved with the market, which opens Sept. 8
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Lott was first dean of University College, social justice leader, writer The University mourns the loss of Professor Emerita of Psychology Bernice Lott, who was the first dean of URI’s University College. She died Aug. 14 at her home in Kingston at 92. Dr. Lott taught psychology and women’s studies at URI, having previously taught […]
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Professor Jing Jian Xiao explores consumer finance, money management, financial literacy in published paper Consumer finance, household finance, family finance, personal finance, behavioral finance –what are these, and are they the same or different in the research literature? Human Development and Family Science Professor Jing Jian Xiao defines consumer finance, describes the scope ofconsumer finance […]
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A new study released in the European Journal of Ageing found that having a partner had a greater impact than having children in helping to stave off loneliness among older adults during the pandemic’s first wave.
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Kinesiology student Matthew Roache’s passion for athletics and science has become a career path in healthcare
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Associate Professor and Chair of the URI Department of Kinesiology Disa Hatfield has been elected to the board of directors of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Dr. Hatfield is certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction and has served on the NSCA’s Education Committee, Research Committee and […]
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Kinesiology study aims to measure brain activity during vigorous activity; compensation provided to volunteers A University of Rhode Island kinesiology professor is examining how the human brain responds during exercise, and he is looking for members of the community to take part in the study. Assistant Professor Mark Hartman is aiming to evaluate the relationship […]
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Ellen Flannery-Schroeder and Nicole O’Malley recognized by Washington County Coalition for Children Two University of Rhode Island professors were honored as “champions” for child advocacy May 26 during the Washington County Coalition for Children’s annual Children’s Issues Forum. Psychology Professor Ellen Flannery-Schroeder was named one of two “Champions for Community Change,” an award given to […]
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