Cochlear implants have been around for almost forty years, but their recent strides are more impressive than ever. We know technology moves fast, so it’s no wonder that the technology in hearing instruments would improve just as quickly. While cochlear may not be the...
With hearing loss affecting one in eight people in the United States, the World Health Organization has ranked it as the third most debilitating condition worldwide. While audiologists can do all they can to promote the benefits of early prevention and care, for some...
Because it develops slowly, many of my patients are unaware of their hearing loss until it becomes a severe issue. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) indicates that untreated hearing loss doubles the risk of developing depression and increases the...
Tinnitus is a unique condition that affects the hearing of roughly 25 million Americans nationwide. There are short-term cases and long-term cases which both result in the patient usually experiencing some kind of noise that only they can hear. These noises are most...
Loss of hearing is difficult for all of us to deal with. I always remind my patients that hearing loss is common and very treatable. If you think someone you love is experiencing a hearing loss, I recommend looking for any of these telltale signs. Most Common Signs...
We are aware of common health issues such as heart disease and cancer. Each day, researchers are working on reducing the impact these conditions have on the American population. They are also working on the third most common health problem that most people neglect,...
