Megan Gerhart, Au.D. received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Florida. She has experience helping pediatrics to geriatrics both in private practice and medical models of care. She ...

Getting medical staff to adopt some simple measures on three hospital wards reduced noise levels by just under 20 percent -- from 96.48 decibels to 77.52 decibels. Hospitals can be very noisy places.

Researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center found that noise in patient rooms sometimes reaches twice the maximum 30-40 decibel level recommended by the World Health Organization, ...

Sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage, and we should limit the exposure to prevent hearing loss. Decibel apps are a convenient way to measure volume fairly accurately with your phone. Our ...

One of the most difficult-to-understand terms for newcomers (and even experienced enthusiasts) in audio and sound reproduction is the decibel, partly because it’s a measure of relative intensity or ...

Establishing and keeping to a standard audio level, especially in studios, has been a problem since the first radio station went on the air. Back in the 1960s, audio console output levels were usually ...

London Tube commuters are exposed to noise levels above recommended health thresholds, risking hearing damage on busy routes.

Patients often complain that getting a good night's sleep or a bit of peace and quiet in hospital can be difficult. But a study published in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing has ...