Cochlear Implants: Act Quickly to Improve Language

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Posted in: Hearing News | March 30, 2012

Cochlear Implants: Act Quickly to Improve Language

Cochlear implants, sometimes called “bionic ears,” offer much different auditory assistance than hearing aids – and utilized properly, they can help children with early-onset deafness, keep up with the language skills of their non–hearing impaired… Read More

Posted in: Hearing News | February 17, 2012

Lead Exposure Linked to Youth Hearing Loss

Lead exposure can lead to serious health consequences, ranging from memory loss to heart attacks to strokes. Now, researchers have also linked lead exposure and hearing loss in children and adolescents – just one more… Read More

Posted in: Hearing News | February 10, 2012

Keep that Cotton Swab Away from Your Ears

Do you reach for the cotton swabs when you feel like your ears need a good cleaning? Don’t. Although Q-Tips are a common go-to for removing extra wax and residue, using them can lead to… Read More

Posted in: Hearing News | February 3, 2012

Sudden Deafness: What It Is and How to Handle It

Hearing loss often is apparent at birth or develops gradually over time. But in rare cases, it sets in rapidly and severely – with sudden deafness occurring either immediately or in a period of three… Read More