The Patient’s Journey, From the Audiologist’s Perspective

The patient’s journey getting hearing devices starts from the precontemplation stage through to maintenance and exit.

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How I’m Teaching My Kids to Advocate for Themselves

While as a parent advocating for your child is important, teaching kids how to advocate for themselves is more impactful. 

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6 Ways to Soundproof a Space

Improving the acoustic quality of a space is essential for creating a comfortable and pleasant environment. Various solutions—such as carpet flooring, ceiling tiles, freestanding room dividers, and sound-absorbing canvas—can be combined to achieve optimal acoustic control.

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Create a Communication-Friendly Home

Creating a communication-friendly home does not cost any more money than a home that was not designed to be deaf-friendly. 

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Activation of TRPA1 Channels in the Cochlea: Built-in ‘Earplugs’ After Noise Exposure?

The activation of TRPA1 channels in the cochlea seems to be a protective mechanism—like wearing earplugs—that minimizes the exposure to sound.

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Mouse Studies Tune Into Hearing Regeneration

In the non-sensory supporting cells of the inner ear, key genes required for conversion to sensory cells are shut off through a process known as epigenetic silencing. By studying how the genes are shut off, we begin to understand how we might turn them back on to regenerate hearing.

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Should People Buy Hearing Aids Online or In Person?

The audiologist’s job is to educate you on your hearing loss and treatment options. A very important factor in successful hearing aid use is the provided follow-up care.

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Young Adults Are Redefining Healthy Hearing

No longer solely associated with older adults, hearing aids are poised to be embraced by a new wave of tech-savvy and style-conscious individuals who are reshaping the industry and challenging long-held perceptions.

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Resources for College-Bound Students With Hearing Loss

Consult with a disability counselor at each prospective school to get a comprehensive understanding of all offered accommodations. This information will help students and their families determine which choice is best for them.

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Brain Targets for Hearing Recovery After Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Our results hold the promise to advance understanding of the cortical mechanisms underlying disorders associated with maladaptive cortical plasticity after peripheral damage, such as tinnitus, hyperacusis, and difficulty hearing in noisy environments.

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