New Research Shows Promise for Developing New Cells in Inner Ear
Good news! Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) conducted a recent study to uncover how an essential protein plays a role in the development of hair cells in the inner ear. This study is promising for people suffering with sensorineural hearing loss, a type of hearing loss currently considered irreversible. How…
Coming to Terms with Hearing Loss
Grief is a normal emotion experienced by all of us sometime in our lives. Working through this feeling in five distinct stages was popularized by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, a Swedish-American psychologist who published On Death and Dying in 1969. Experts suggest that this method can be beneficial for dealing with other losses, not just those of…
The Difference Between Hearing Aids and Implants
The majority of people with hearing loss are able to utilize hearing aids as a suitable treatment solution. But for those with severe hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear, hearing aids won’t help. These are the individuals who can benefit from cochlear implants. In order to determine which form of treatment is…
Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids
Bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHAs) are a surgically-implanted specialty treatment option for certain types of hearing loss. They work by transmitting sound via bone conduction to the inner ear, as opposed to traditional hearing aids which amplify acoustic sound to a level the inner ear can detect. Below is some basic information about how BAHAs work,…
Flying with Hearing Aids
Flying is a stressful experience for everybody – but it can be especially anxiety-inducing for people with hearing loss. Between knowing what to pack, getting through security and the flight itself, it can be overwhelming to figure out the best approach. Below are some tips for flying for people with hearing loss. Before Your Trip…