Audiology

There are now a number of “hearing tests” that can be performed in the quiet of one’s own home.  These are predominantly threshold-based tests and are typically limited by the environmental condition of the test room or by the asymmetry of unmatched earphones or loudspeakers that are commonly used by the public. One Minute Quick Test The following is a

In a not-so-distant past, the concept of advances in medical technology that exist today were deemed virtually impossible. The evolutions of science and technology has ventured beyond the boundaries of our imagination, turning once-unthinkable possibilities into tangible realities. For every obstacle faced, it seems that twice as many new opportunities have emerged. Yet, amidst this remarkable progress and the ongoing

For many, life’s most cherished moments are intertwined with the sensory memories they create. The laughter of loved ones, the beauty of music, or the whisper of the wind through the trees. However, imagine a world where these treasured sensations are forever out of reach. For those who grapple with profound hearing loss, the symphony of life remains muted, its

By Dr. Dan Troast, AuD and Chair of HearUSA HCP Advisory Board About a decade ago, researchers asked roughly 200 people who’d failed a telephone-based hearing test what they did next. Sadly, just 36 percent said they’d sought help for their hearing condition. Naturally, there have also been studies to determine why that’s the case. Why do people, even when

by Frank Musiek, PhD While coursing through the literature the other day I came across some relatively recent articles that reported on some recent research on the binaural interaction component or BIC. I was a bit surprised because the BIC’s popularity in the 1980’s seemed to have subsided for many years. Therefore, I thought it appropriate to briefly comment on

Have you ever found yourself in a conversation with someone who instinctively turns their head to one side, claiming they can hear better that way? Chances are, they have a better ear. While it’s a common assumption that hearing loss equally affects both ears, reality tells a different story. In the United States alone, over 60,000 people experience hearing loss

Have you ever been in a situation where the noise around you was so loud that it became uncomfortable? Imagine if someone turned up the volume on the world around you, making even the most ordinary sounds unbearable. That is what hyperacusis can feel like. Hyperacusis is defined as having an unusually heightened sensitivity to everyday sounds What is Hyperacusis?

Many of us have experienced several seconds where we hear a ringing sound, but there is no evident source of the sound. For most of us, this sound goes away after several seconds, but for some the sound is much more persistent and bothersome. The sound perceived is what is known as tinnitus. Tinnitus refers to the perception of a

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA — Responding to the Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, today HearUSA announced that it will offer Sony’s new over-the-counter hearing aids. The first two models – the Sony CRE-C10 and Sony CRE-E10 – will be available for clients to purchase early next year in all HearUSA centers and online. According

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA — NationsBenefits®, a leading provider of supplemental benefits, flex cards, and member engagement solutions for health plans, and Eargo, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAR), a medical device company on a mission to improve the quality of life for people with hearing loss, today announced a strategic partnership. The partnership will allow health plan members served by NationsBenefits to use