Many patients are reading about the importance of Real Ear Measurement (REM) in verifying hearing aid fittings. What it is? Real ear measurement helps to customize your hearing aids, based on the pitch and volume of the sound they pick up. Without this measure, the audiologist is just going off of the manufacturer default. How… Continue reading Real Ear Measurement (REM)
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F.D.A. Proposes Rule for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Hearing Devices Without a Prescription
by Dr. Nimet Adam The proposed rule may make it easier for Americans with mild to moderate hearing impairments to get hearing devices. As Audiologists we are all about access to better hearing and hope that this rule will make talking about hearing loss more prevalent and mainstream. However, there are some concerns and the… Continue reading F.D.A. Proposes Rule for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Hearing Devices Without a Prescription
The Unexpected Connection Between Hearing Loss, Menopause, and Tinnitus
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! To any of you who are battling breast cancer, have in the past, or have loved ones who have, we love and support you! We support ongoing medical research and remain optimistic that a cure is on the horizon. If we take a look at women’s health holistically, did… Continue reading The Unexpected Connection Between Hearing Loss, Menopause, and Tinnitus
How to Advocate for Your Hearing Health
Happy October! October means many things—it’s finally starting to feel like autumn in many places, and Halloween is coming up. But did you know that October is also National Audiology Awareness Month? This is the perfect time to assess your own hearing health. Of course, you don’t need to evaluate your hearing health on your… Continue reading How to Advocate for Your Hearing Health
Do You Have Trouble Hearing Clearly—But Are Not Sure If You Have Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss may seem like a black and white issue—either you have hearing loss or you have normal hearing. You would think hearing loss would be fairly easy to self-diagnose, too, since you would notice when you cannot hear properly. However, there are some gray, in-between areas when it comes to hearing loss. You might… Continue reading Do You Have Trouble Hearing Clearly—But Are Not Sure If You Have Hearing Loss?
Hearing Loss Can Change You, But Did You Know It Can Change Your Brain?
Hearing loss can bring a lot of change to your life. Of course, there’s the major change of not being able to hear all of the sounds that you once did. Untreated hearing loss can also alter your relationships with your spouse, family, friends, and coworkers, as you can no longer hear and understand conversations… Continue reading Hearing Loss Can Change You, But Did You Know It Can Change Your Brain?
The Brain and Hearing
by Dr. Nimet Adam Recently I watched a program on PBS called Brain Revolution. The program starts with Dr. Michael Merzenich, one of the pioneers of the cochlear implant, speaking about how when we understand the brain we understand ourselves better. It is no surprise to me that a lot of the research for understanding… Continue reading The Brain and Hearing
Why Is It Important to Have a Professional Hearing Aid Fitting?
If you broke your arm, would you go to the store, buy some plaster, and put a cast on your broken arm yourself? Of course not! You would go to a doctor who would be sure to set the broken bone correctly and apply the cast in a way that will be of most benefit… Continue reading Why Is It Important to Have a Professional Hearing Aid Fitting?
4 Easy Tips for Getting Used to New Hearing Aids
Are you considering committing to new hearing aids soon? Perhaps you have recently realized that you are experiencing hearing loss and you are considering your first set of hearing aids. Maybe you have worn hearing aids for years now and are contemplating getting a new set (especially with all of the new hearing aids coming… Continue reading 4 Easy Tips for Getting Used to New Hearing Aids
Vertigo Condition or Symptom?
By Dr. Alexis Heffner Have you ever experienced vertigo? While many believe that vertigo is a condition, it is actually a symptom. It can be described as the sensation that you are moving or spinning or the world around you is moving or spinning. Some people experience vertigo very mildly, while others experience more intense… Continue reading Vertigo Condition or Symptom?