Hearing Aids - Blog Posts

Imagine waking up in a world of silence. You may see the world going on around you, but there is no laughter of a child, no birds singing and no soothing sound of the ocean as its waves gently tickle the shore.In Hear Your Life, readers will learn how devastating the effects of hearing loss are and learn how to avoid them. Expert Melissa K. Rodriguez shares revealing and inspirational stories about hearing loss and the road back to better hearing. She answers commonly asked questions about hearing loss and has included a resource guide full of useful information For...

A very smart ear doctor, Al Musser, invented a solution whereby the tubes or receiver wire covers could blend better with the color of his skin. Over the past several years, he traveled to various dye laboratories and plastics companies to learn more about the composition of plastic tube and receiver wire covers. From that experience, he formulated a patent-pending dye process that makes thin tubes and receiver wire covers (RWC) less reflective, effectively blending with the color of the hearing instrument user’s own skin. This simple method of dyeing thin tubes and receiver wire covers is now commercially available...

A research into international markets shows the extent to which this top 5 Major Hearing Aid Manufacturer consolidation strategy is playing out: according to our internal studies of over 100 independent practices in 8 countries, all face the same type of pressures. In Canada alone, for example, there were more than 1,000 independent private practices before manufacturer consolidation began in earnest—now there are 200.

Gator Grip is a new hearing aid insertion tool that makes it easier and faster for BTE, RIC, and open fit users to properly insert their hearing instruments into the ear. In addition, the Gator Grip can be used to hold the hearing aid receiver during cleaning procedures. The product is designed to securely grip the hearing instrument without damaging it, making it ideal for individuals with dexterity issues. A powerful magnet located on the end of the handle also helps with battery insertion and removal. The handle itself is hallowed and can be used to store cleaning accessories by...

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have identified inherited genetic variations associated with hearing loss in young cancer patients treated with cisplatin, a drug widely used to treat adults with cancerSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators have discovered inherited genetic variations that are associated with rapid hearing loss in young cancer patients treated with the drug cisplatin. The research appears in the current online issue of the scientific journal Nature Genetics.Cisplatin is one of the most widely used anti-cancer drugs and is a mainstay of treatment for children and adults with many types of brain and other solid tumors. But...

7 Ways to Protect Yourself From Hearing Loss Hearing loss affects everyone from babies to the elderly, and while it may seem like a mild disability, difficulty hearing can lead to dementia, depression, low self-esteem, relational difficulties, reduced earning potential, social isolation, insomnia and more. Impressive advancements have been made in treatments and hearing aids, but keeping ears safe from harm should be at the top of every person’s daily to-do list.While not much can be done to prevent the hearing loss that naturally accompanies aging, there are plenty of practices that can help in protecting your hearing at work,...

Dr. Divya Prabhat is an ENT and Laser Surgeon at Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai.Dr. Prabhat has been studying and observing patients having hearing loss due to Radiation from Mobile Phones and expresses his concern about it.

http://www.floridatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/02/20/brevard-hearing-aid-specialists-struggling-compete/23702259/Ilana Kowarski, FLORIDA TODAYThe business of selling hearing aids has been transformed in the past five years, with big-box retailers, health insurers, and hearing aid buying groups taking an increasing share of the market for a medical device that was — until recently — primarily sold by independent, licensed hearing aid specialists and board-certified audiologists. Hearing aid sales at discount retailers are growing three to five times faster than those at independent medical offices.So, despite the fact that national hearing aid sales reached a record high in 2014, business owners in Brevard County's hearing health sector say they are struggling.Economies...

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Article by aubankaitis AU Bankaitis's Audiology Blog from Oaktree Products All products available from Century Hearing AidsBusiness Phone Solutions for Hearing Aid Wearers: Part 1This is the first of a three-part series addressing ideal business phone solutions for hearing aid wearers experiencing difficulty using the phone at work. Why a three-part series? Because viable business phone solutions depend on available hearing aid features (streamer vs. no-streamer, T-coil vs. no T-coil) as well as the type of business phone being used (PBX system phone vs. mobile phone). Part 1 specifically addresses the use of standard PBX phone systems for users of...