Current research shows that children with hearing impairment benefit greatly when they wear their hearing aids on a regular basis. But parents are so metimes challenged by getting their kids to consistently wear them. No matter the age of your child, there are strategies that you can take to keep the hearing aids on your child.
Did you know that babies can be fitted with hearing aids as soon as 1 month? Early intervention is key for future success in attaining speech, language and development. Read on for resources for parents.
Parents are sometimes ambivalent about having their children wear hearing aids. The results from the Outcomes of Children with Hearing Loss study showed that, for kids with mild hearing loss, there is direct relationship between the length of hearing aid usage and speech and language outcomes.
Shohet Ear Associates is one of only five practices in California taking part in the clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the investigational drug OT0-104 in reducing the frequency of extreme vertigo related to Meniere's Disease.
A brand new Sleeping Baby Hearing Test app developed by my colleague and friend, Dr. Eric Kraus, can potentially save the hearing, speech and intellectual development of babies worldwide.
A new FDA-approved device has just come onto the market and brings together the best of two different technologies to preserve and enhance low-frequency hearing while restoring access to high-frequency hearing.
According to findings presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2014 International Conference, people with sleep apnea also had a 31 percent increased risk of high-frequency hearing impairment, 90 percent increased risk of low frequency hearing impairment, and 38 percent increased risk of a combination of the two.
There are many misconceptions regarding the cost of #hearingaids. We frequently see people who have purchased hearing aids that were not properly fit or matched to their hearing loss. Read our blog on making an informed choice.
Deciding on a hearing aid is not a "one size fits all" process. In her second blog on the subject, audiologist Arineh Khachatoorians discusses the many considerations that go into selecting the right hearing device.
Microtia refers to a congenital condition in which the outer ear is deformed or underdeveloped. If the internal structures of the ear are affected, surgery can help correct the condition and restore hearing.