Updated Guidelines Provide Do's and Don'ts for Healthy Ear Care The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) recently published updated guidelines on best practices for dealing with earwax, the first in almost a decade. They stressed that the wax is as beneficial as nose mucus or eyelashes and should be left alone as much [...]
Last November, Dr. Joni Doherty spent a week in Guatemala City as part of a special mission with Mending Kids, which gives sick kids life-saving surgical care while advancing education and training towards medical self-sufficiency in their communities. Dr. Doherty is pictured here to the left with Heidy, who is 10 years old and underwent a [...]
We wanted to share at look at the impact workplace-related hearing loss had on one man's life, and what is being done or can be done to help prevent America's most common workplace injury. One Man's Experience Eight years ago, Jeff Ammon, now 55, began noticing a feeling of pressure in his ears every day [...]
Once your hearing is damaged, it's gone for good. That's why hearing protection and early diagnosis is so important so you can take action early to mitigate any potential damage. You don’t want to wait until it’s too late to take care of your ears. Here are nine simple ways to protect your ears and [...]
Unlike annual physicals and dental cleanings, many people don’t make annual hearing tests a priority. So why is an annual hearing test as important as a primary care physician’s checkup? Reason #1: Hearing Loss is Often Gradual Why do you get a physical? The answer: to keep track of your health. You want to make [...]
Why did you choose to become an Audiologist? I have several family members in the medical field and I have always wanted to do something to help others improve their quality of life. Both of my grandmothers have had hearing loss for many years. I have witnessed their frustration first-hand when they have difficulty communicating [...]
This month we’re kicking off a new series of blogs that will feature a member of the Shohet Ear Associates team so you can get to know us better! We start with Deanna Gende who has an interesting story about why she choose to become an Audiologist. Deanna Gende, Au.D. Why did you [...]
It may seem there is little connection between hearing loss and heart health, but 40 years of studies consistently show that healthy circulation has a positive effect on hearing—and that cardiovascular disease may be correlated to compromised hearing.
By Jacqueline Bibee, Au.D., CCC-A Have you ever been exhausted after a day full of listening? Do you find yourself straining to hear people? New research shows hearing aids may significantly reduce listening effort, resulting in less day-to-day fatigue. Studies have also demonstrated improved multi-tasking ability when wearing hearing aids, even in users with mild [...]
A former hearing loss patient offers rehab tips for restoring your hearing.