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According to the World Health Organization, hearing loss is the number one sensory disability in the world, with 12% of Americans suffering from hearing impairment. Sensorineural hearing loss, caused by the loss of sensory hair cells in the cochlea, is the most common type and is normally irreversible. Research from Massachusetts Eye and Ear and […]
One very common question my patients ask relates to being able to hear in crowded and noisy environments. Often times, people who have no problem following conversations in small group settings or one-on-one, are challenged to follow along at parties or other larger gatherings. They find it difficult to hear what people are saying to […]
My patients ask me on a daily basis what they should do with their unwanted, used hearing aids. I always advise them to keep one set of devices to use as a back-up, in case something happens to their most current devices or if their current hearing aids need to be sent out for repair. […]
The implementation of mandatory newborn hearing screenings is definitely worthwhile and beneficial. However, some newborns receive a passing score when they actually have hearing loss. In other cases, babies who are born with normal hearing sensitivity may develop a progressive hearing loss as they age. Dr. David Chi, lead author from the University of Pittsburgh […]
It’s a common myth that noise-induced hearing loss in musicians is only experienced by those who play rock ‘n roll, but that’s not the case. Classical orchestra musicians are at risk as well. A Massey researcher has found almost two-thirds of adult orchestral musicians have hearing loss. Dr. Sargunam Sivaraj performed extensive audiological evaluations on […]
