A lot of people overlook symptoms of vertigo, lightheadedness, spinning, imbalance, or unsteadiness because they can be episodic, subside, or be alleviated with medications. However, these symptoms are disruptive to daily life and can impact your quality of life. Pinpointing the source of a balance problem and coming up with an accurate diagnosis to put [...]
Why did you decide to become an Audiologist? After volunteering at Deaf community events, I really began to appreciate the complexities of hearing loss. I started researching hearing technology (and watching cochlear implant activations on YouTube), and then I began taking classes in speech and hearing sciences. As an Audiologist, you have a balance of technical knowledge [...]
New study suggests hearing aids appear to improve the balance in older adults with hearing loss and may decrease fall risk.
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.
People suddenly suffering from dizziness may be experiencing vertigo—or they may be having a stroke. Until recently, the only definitive way to correctly diagnose the cause was through an MRI scan. A new study suggests that a device called a video-oculography machine may help doctors assess the cause of a patient’s dizziness, more quickly and at the bedside.
Superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) is a rare condition affecting the ear that causes people afflicted with it to hear sounds inside their body. Some people report hearing their heart, pulse, or the very movement of eyes within their eye sockets.
By Cheryl Tanita, Au.D., CCC-A Chief of Audiology I just returned from the annual conference of the American Academy of Audiology in Boston, the largest gathering of audiologists in the world. This year’s convention drew 8,000 attendees from around the globe. The meeting allows audiologists to learn about the latest research on topcis such as [...]
The staff at Shohet Ear Associates takes its dedication to hearing and ear health very seriously. And because of that simple fact, our physicians and audiologists have been taking our knowledge and educational materials out in the community at a variety of venues. Starting last August, we began visiting local employers as part of the [...]
If you or a loved one is experiencing diminished hearing, ringing in the ears or balance problems, you may need the services of an audiologist. Audiologists are an essential part of the team of health care professionals involved in evaluating, diagnosing and treating hearing and balance problems in adults and children.
By Joni Doherty, MD PhD Migraine-associated vertigo (MAV) refers to dizziness and/or vertigo that is commonly thought to be related to migraine. Many patients diagnosed with MAV do not have headaches, or have chronic non-specific headaches that don't fit into the migraine classification developed by the International Headache Society. MAV was previously rarely diagnosed, but [...]