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Hearing loops are the latest form of technology benefiting those with hearing impairments. The technology is based on many years of research. Certainly we’ve come a long way since the days of the hearing trumpet! With such advances in technology, it’s possible to filter out background noises and frequencies, such as in a crowded meeting
Hearing aids are one of the best inventions of the 20th century, at least in terms of technological prowess. They have restored hearing to millions around the world, and have improved the hearing of thousands more. Even still, we look forward to the better integration of technology that will allow for personalized and individualized hearing
There are many different reasons that healthcare has changed so much lately. While there have been leaps and bounds in the realm of health insurance, there has been a disturbing trend emerging: drive thru healthcare. This occurs when patients get their health evaluated in a box store like Costco; the same place where they get
Sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, doesn’t it? But 3D printing is making waves in the hearing aid industry. Additive manufacturing involves adding to a product layer by layer rather than cutting away at it with tools like lathes. It’s used in all sorts of industries but its use in the hearing
Everyone wants to know what they can do to prevent their hearing health from suffering significant damage over the course of their lives. While many people have stopped digging in their ear with cotton swabs and other instruments, others want to take a more proactive approach to saving their hearing. Fortunately, all they need to
There is a new concern in the world of hearing loss and it is a severe one: depression. According to information from a new research project, there is a great correlation between people who have hearing loss and people who suffer from depression. This correlation became evident after a study was completed that looked for
For centuries, people have found that music helps them to boost energy and mood–some even claim that music helps them heal more quickly. Now, new research shows that listening to music can lift (or reinforce) your mood and ultimately leading to a greater quality of life. University of Missouri researchers found that upbeat music is
Among smartphones, the iPhone stands out as an innovation leader. One of Apple’s latest innovations is collaborating with hearing aid manufacturers to create iPhone software and apps that work together with certain hearing aid models. These devices are named made for iPhone hearing aids. With made for iPhone hearing aids, users are able to adjust
Many people have experienced the phenomenon of an echo, often while in a large canyon or cave. This phenomenon is called an echo, which has its origins in the Greek ekho, meaning “sound.” So how does an echo occur? In short, the sound waves from your voice bounce off of a surface – for example,
A loss of spatial hearing presents itself as the inability to distinguish spatial cues. For example, if a person suffers from spatial loss of hearing, they would likely be unable to tell where a sound came from. They would also have a difficult time picking one person’s voice out of a crowd. This makes it
Acute external otitis is an infection of the outer ear canal – the portion outside the eardrum. Most people recognize it by its common name – swimmer’s ear. It is termed “swimmer’s ear” because it quite often develops due to liquid staying in the ears after swimming; this creates a damp environment which promotes the
Among the sometimes frustrating things about being a hearing care specialist is that many of the conditions we encounter which have caused our patients to lose their hearing cannot be reversed. For example, one of the most common causes of hearing loss is damage to the tiny, sensitive hair cells that line the inner ear
