Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common cause of birth defects in the United States, and the most common non-genetic cause of congenital hearing loss. Yet frequently we find the mothers of newborn babies diagnosed with hearing loss were completely unaware of it as a concern during their pregnancy. CMV is a prevalent virus that […]
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Tinnitus, hearing sound without an external source, is a very common condition. Tinnitus is often described as a ringing, buzzing or hissing sound by patients. According to the National Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), roughly 10% of the adult U.S. population have experienced tinnitus over the past year. Tinnitus can range from
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It may be time to consider a cochlear implant if you are finding you can only understand speech in the most ideal quiet environments (typically one on one conversation) and all other situations have become difficult even with the use of hearing aids. For example, if you are struggling to understand speech over the phone
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Considerations For Using Hearing Aids With Music As good as hearing aid technology has gotten in the sphere of speech understanding, considerations for music input have gone somewhat overlooked. In many cases, this results in music sounding unnatural, “processed”, or otherwise unpleasant through hearing aids programmed for speech. Also, music consists of a larger range
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The holiday season is quickly approaching! However, before you buy your child the newest and trendiest toy, you might want to check the volume. Some toys can produce sounds that are damaging to your child’s ears. Research has shown that some toys are as loud as a jet plane engine when placed next to the
Most of us know someone who has hearing loss. Maybe even you. Many people still deny the reality while others have purchased new hearing aids. What you probably don’t know is that hearing loss may increase your risk of dementia. Let’s find out why and what you can do about it. Coincidence Or Link? Will
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No. Hearing aids amplify sound in very sophisticated ways to enable a hearing impaired person to better use the residual hearing they possess. Modern hearing aids are very “high-tech” themselves and can work remarkably well even for patients with severe hearing loss. In order to work effectively the patient must have enough quantity and quality
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Hearing loss has been associated with a variety of conditions, including dementia, as detailed in our last issue. Recently, a study from the National Institute on Aging and Johns Hopkins University showed that hearing loss may also be a risk factor for a big problem, especially in the elderly population: falls. In this recent study,
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These days, everything you could ever want can be delivered directly to your door: clothes, books, even fresh groceries! We live in a world where purchasing items online is easy and is quickly becoming our standard way of shopping. So, can this means also be applied to medical equipment? Say… to a hearing aid? Consider
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Hearing aids come in many shapes and sizes. Behind the ear or in the ear, large or small… beige, black, or blue. What does an audiologist consider when recommending a hearing aid style for your ear? Your specific type and degree of hearing loss, individual anatomy, and personal needs have everything to do with it.
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