Many times, family members will notice a hearing loss before their loved one recognizes they have it. The New York Times ran a story on this reality in 2012 that is really quite timeless. It highlights the risks of waiting too long to do anything about hearing loss as well as the link of hearing loss with dementia.
The world of medicine lost a true giant this month when Dr. William F. House passed away. Dr. House pioneered many of the treatments we take for granted today in the treatment of ear and skull base diseases. Known as the Father of Neurotology, Dr. House was the first surgeon to develop the middle fossa [...]
The world of medicine lost a true giant this month when Dr. William F. House passed away. Dr. House pioneered many of the treatments we take for granted today in the treatment of ear and skull base diseases.
If you or a loved one has hearing loss but never looked into a hearing aid as a solution, you are not alone. It is estimated that 22 million people with hearing loss have delayed seeking a remedy to their hearing problem. In one study, nearly 3,000 individuals with self-reported hearing loss were asked about their reluctance to try hearing aids. Here are some of the reasons why they declined to pursue them.
A new study has scientists theorizing that the electrical charges naturally present in the ear may eventually be used to power low-voltage hearing devices in the future.
A research study published online last month in Nature Neuroscience, has broken new ground in exploring how people with hearing impairment process sounds in noisy environments. The findings could be very useful for designing hearing aids and assistive technologies in the future.
One of the most common questions I get asked by patients is, “How should I remove a build-up of ear wax?” Although I have touched on this topic before, a recent article in the Wall Street Journal gives a thorough and entertaining review on some of the less-than-optimal ways people try to remove their ear [...]
A promising new study out of the University of Sheffield in England has linked the use of human stem cells to restored hearing in deaf gerbils. During the course of the study, the rodents' hearing ability had improved by an average of 46 percent, with recovery ranging from modest to almost complete, the researchers reported.
A new study scheduled to publish in the September 15, 2012 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology is reporting a higher risk of hearing loss in female participants who took ibuprofen or acetaminophen two or more days per week.
An organization that I am involved in is having its first fundraiser and I wanted to invite all of my blog followers to attend. HearAid Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with professionals in the community to identify underserved individuals with hearing loss, especially children, who need hearing aids or services. Our first event, [...]