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.
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.
A new kind of hearing aid uses iPhone features and technology to significantly improve the hearing experience---and can even benefit those without a hearing impairment.
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.
Hearing loss is medical condition that can have serious consequences if left untreated. Learn why audiologists are an important first stop on the journey to improving your hearing---and why that is important to quality of life.
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.