For many years, people have been using hearing aids to supplement their hearing abilities. While they may not look like it from the outside, hearing aids are one of the most complex devices that are used in everyday medicine. That is why they need the skilled hands of an audiologist to get the most out […]
Choosing a Hearing Aid
Brain hearing is one of the most recent developments in the hearing aid industry. As a result of it coming to fruition over the last few years, it has started to radically change the way that people view hearing loss in general. Unlike the older models of hearing aids that were large and unsightly, these […]
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There have been many technological advances in the world of hearing aids over the last ten years. From digital display devices to the improved cochlear implant, researchers have continually found new ways to use technology to improve the life experiences and interactivity of people who use hearing aids. Lately, there has been an increased emphasis […]
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There have been many changes to the way that people are able to get hearing help if they suffer from hearing impairment. One of the means that is beginning to gain significant traction in the medical community as well as with potential patients is the electric cochlear implant. As the name suggests, this device is […]
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The hearing aid industry wasn’t always so technologically savvy. Taking a look back, we see that the precursor to modern hearing aids was called the ear trumpet, emerging in the 1800s. Today’s modern digital hearing aids have remote controls that allow the user to adjust various settings, and some have omnidirectional microphones to detect sound […]
Over the past two centuries, hearing aids, now donned by tens of millions of people all over the world, weren’t always so compact and efficient. Today they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. They used to be pretty big, but over the years their size has been pared down to provide additional comfort […]
The hearing health departments of your local Costco or Walmart may sound like music to your ears because they take a convenient approach to your health but you could be giving up a lot more in return than you think. With more big box stores offering patient services like ear care, more consumers are paying […]
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The internet has brought many modern conveniences to homes and offices around the world. Now you are able to learn and order products from around the world at your own convenience. One of the disadvantages of this convenience is that people are taking their health into their own hands. They are treating ailments such as […]
The selection and purchase of a first hearing aid can be an overwhelming activity for just about anyone. Consumer Reports published a comparative report on hearing aids after following over a dozen people for six months while purchasing their first hearing aids. What they found was less than satisfying, because they found that two-thirds of […]
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If you or a loved one have been looking for a hearing aid, you have probably encountered receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids. RIC devices are similar to the more common behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid, but they offer some benefits that BTE aids cannot. This article explores some of the key advantages and disadvantages of the RIC […]
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