December 2011
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Hearing with color
Just love it when patients decide on a color other than beige for their hearing devices! Makes me so happy that they’re having a little fun with it! This pair is for an 81 year old woman.
November 2011
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Caution: Safety report finds dangerously loud toy
According to a news report by NPR, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group released their consumer advocate’s report today, which cited over 12 toys that are in violation of federal safety standards.
Among toys that were too small and could lead to choking and others that contain high levels of chemicals (ex. lead) they warned about toys that are too loud. One such toy that could lead to...
September 2011
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Shohet Ear Associates at Edison Energy Health and...
A couple of weeks ago, I attended another Health and Wellness Expo for employees at Edison Energy on behalf of Shohet Ear Associates. I had the opportunity to conduct ear exams and answer questions regarding ear health, hearing loss, amplification solutions and dizziness. Here are a few photos from the event.
August 2011
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TODAY Show airs a segment on hearing loss and...
I’m thrilled anytime I see a positive piece on noise exposure awareness and hearing loss in general. On August 10th, the TODAY Show aired a segment where Matt Lauer undergoes a hearing test and discusses current issues related to hearing. His hearing test reveals a mild high frequency hearing loss in his right ear. It is an informative news story and interview with an audiologist, which...
July 2011
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Shohet Ear Associates at PIMCO Health Expo
Last week I attended the Health and Wellness Expo for PIMCO employees in Newport Beach on behalf of Shohet Ear Associates Medical Group. It was a wonderful opportunity to speak to individuals in the community who had questions about ears and hearing for themselves or family members. I have always said that the ear is an organ that we do not necessarily pay much attention to nor appreciate - until...
June 2011
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Nominate now for the Oticon Focus on People Award
If you know someone with hearing loss or a hearing care professional who is an outstanding advocate for the hearing loss community, then you should nominate them for an award!
Oticon, a hearing aid manufacturer, has announced its 14th Annual Oticon Focus on People Awards. Their Focus on People Award looks for nominees that are students, adults and advocates with a hearing loss that strive...
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Must-read blog: Hearing Sparks
Hearing Sparks is a delightful blog about Megan, an inspiring young lady that writes about hearing loss, technology, shows, books and more. For someone like myself who works with individuals with hearing loss on a daily basis, it’s been encouraging to read her stories. I have to admit that I have learned from Megan’s stories and it has helped me better understand and help my own...
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Whittier Daily News - Youths warned of threats to...
Some time ago, I presented on hearing conservation to the 7th and 8th graders at Downey West Middle School in Downey, California on behalf of House Ear Institute in Los Angeles. We were lucky enough to have the local newspaper, Whittier Daily News come out to cover the event. The article has been archived since this was back in May 2008, but you can read the full article below.
Whittier Daily...
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FDA approved: Implantable hearing device
On March 17, 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first 100% implantable hearing device called the Esteem® Totally Implantable Hearing System by Envoy Medical Corporation. The goal of the device is to replicate the function of the middle ear bones and improve quality of life.
The Esteem®, which is implanted under the skin behind the ear, consists of three ...
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Can I cure my tinnitus?
Unfortunately, there is no cure for tinnitus or “ringing in the ears” but it can be managed. Tinnitus is an auditory sensation that is not related to the perception of some external sound. It has been described as some type of noise in the ears or head, such as ringing, buzzing, humming, or sounds like crickets.
The exact cause of tinnitus is hard to pinpoint exactly; however it...
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How We Hear
We have the ability to hear sounds and speech instantly on a continuous basis, without ever having to stop and think about it. The ear anatomy seems simple enough from the outside, yet the auditory system and the process of hearing are both fairly complex.
Our ears are composed of 3 regions with structures that function as a process to allow us to hear. These are the outer, middle...
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Dancing Hair Cell
This post is yet another reason why our auditory system is so fascinating. To appreciate this video, I need to give you a short explanation of some auditory structures and their role in hearing. The cochlea is a snail-shaped structure in the inner ear (beyond your eardrum) that is the sensory organ of hearing. There are microscopic hair cells with stereocilia at the tips within the...
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Reusable musicians plugs: Etymotic ETY-Plugs
Here is a recommendation for a decent pair of musicians earplugs that you can purchase that preserve sound quality, while protecting your ears from high noise level exposure. These are less expensive than custom musicians earplugs (which can cost around $200 for a pair) but are high-fidelity meaning that sound quality of music is preserved.
They reduced the volume by 20 dB...
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Welcome!
I’ve come across plenty of people who have never heard of an audiologist… No worries, here is a quick description. According to ASHA.org, audiologists are experts in the non-medical management of the auditory and balance systems. They specialize in the study of: -Normal & impaired hearing -Prevention of hearing loss -Identification, evaluation and assessment of hearing and...