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When discussing hearing loss, some people remark “Its my problem, I’m the one that has to deal with it.” And its true. Everybody’s hearing loss is individual to them. No two losses are exactly alike, and therefore no two losses can be treated exactly the same. But if we take a deeper look at the long-term effects of hearing loss, …
If you already have hearing loss, you are not alone. It is estimated that 50% of all people age 75 and older have some form of hearing loss. Hearing loss can cause a lot of problems. But the problem that is becoming more and more important to our patients is losing their independence. In addition to countless office appointments, we …
Each month we will be doing an “Ask the Expert” blog post. If you have questions for our expert, scroll down to the bottom and fill out the form and we may include your question next month! Q: My wife says I can’t hear. But if I had a hearing loss, isn’t that something my doctor would have caught? A: …
At Custom Hearing Solutions, most of the hearing loss we see is permanent noise and age related hearing loss, but it is also important to remember that sometimes a hearing issue can be temporary. An example of this is hearing loss that is caused by excessive or impacted earwax and it is more common than you may think. What Is …
It took 40 years, but scientists at Harvard Medical School (led by Jeffrey Holt, PHD) have finally worked out in detail how hearing is so important to our balance. They have discovered that a protein called TMC1 transmits sound and head motion into electronic signals, which are then used by the brain to maintain hearing and balance. This discovery follows …
It’s World’s Alzheimer’s Month, which makes it a great time to address the subject of hearing loss. As more and more research suggests, the two conditions are strongly associated with each other, and treating hearing loss could have a significant effect on healthy brain function. Hearing loss is the third most common physical condition affecting older adults, after arthritis and …
