Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss & Sensorineural Hearing Loss
The two main types of hearing loss have much in common. Each of them is a type of sensorineural hearing loss, meaning that the sensitive hair cells of the inner ear are damaged. However, the two types of damage occur in somewhat different ways. To make matters even more complex, many people have both noise-induced…
Tips for Selecting Hearing Aids
Most of us can remember the aids used by our friends and family members in the past. Some of these were large and clunky, and others required a lot of manual dexterity to insert, adjust, and change the batteries. The good news is that technology is rapidly outpacing our assumptions about the features of hearing…
FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017: Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids (OTC)
On Friday, August 18, 2017, President Trump signed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 2430) into law.
Smart buying decisions: How hearing aids give you a great return on your investment
Smart buying decisions: How hearing aids give you a great return on your investment If you’re one of the nearly 40 million Americans who suffer with hearing loss, maybe it’s time to consider investing in your hearing health. Research shows that the rewards can be substantial. In fact, identifying and addressing hearing loss has been…