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Go for the Gold with Good Hearing Health
As the Olympics conclude, it's fascinating to recognize how essential our ears are for athletes' success and overall well-being. The inner ear's vestibular system plays a crucial role in maintaining balance and spatial awareness, allowing gymnasts like Simone Biles to perform gravity-defying moves with precision. However, issues within this system can lead to disorientation or "the twisties," as seen in Biles' withdrawal from events due to this phenomenon. Beyond sports, hearing loss, especially ...
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Can Telehealth Services Improve Outcomes for Hearing Aid Wearers?
This article highlights the importance of hearing aids in improving quality of life for individuals with hearing loss and emphasizes the role of licensed hearing care professionals (HCPs) in ensuring effective treatment. It discusses how telehealth services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, have significantly increased access to virtual care and are becoming a critical tool in audiology. By enabling remote tuning, troubleshooting, and video consultations, telehealth can empower patients...
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Do You Believe Everything You Read on the Internet or See on TV?
President Biden recently signed an executive order directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to consider issuing proposed rules for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, which are intended for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. However, media coverage surrounding this development has been misleading in some cases, incorrectly suggesting that OTC devices would benefit those with extreme hearing loss or linking the issue to high prescription drug prices. While there is hope ...
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Don't Forget Your Hearing Health This Fourth of July!
As we celebrate July 4th, it's important to prioritize hearing safety due to the intense noise from fireworks, which can reach up to 155 decibels—levels that can cause permanent damage. Prolonged exposure or sudden loud noises can harm delicate hair cells in the inner ear, leading to sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, particularly affecting high-frequency sounds like birds chirping or children's voices. To protect your hearing, maintain a safe distance from fireworks, consider using prope...
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Serving For The Greater Good of an Industry
The author, who has been involved in the hearing industry since childhood, reflects on how hearing aids are not merely devices but sophisticated medical tools that reconnect individuals to their lives. As President and CEO of Starkey and Chairman of the Hearing Industries Association (HIA), he emphasizes the critical role of trained professionals in providing customized solutions for hearing loss. The author highlights the importance of educating consumers and policymakers about the safety and ef...
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Bipartisanship? It could be possible with telehealth!
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed significant advancements in telehealth, with healthcare professionals and patients adapting to new technologies to ensure safe access to care. Federal and state governments have implemented flexibilities to support this shift, but these may expire unless policymakers act to make them permanent. At the federal level, legislation like the CONNECT for Health Act aims to expand telehealth services permanently, eliminating geographic restrictions and allowing audio-...
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