What is Unilateral Hearing Loss (Single-Sided Deafness)?

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is Unilateral Hearing Loss (Single-Sided Deafness)? [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3791″ img_size=”717×537″][vc_column_text]UHL (Unilateral Hearing Loss) is when a person has impaired hearing in one ear. When it worsens to the point that the ear loses complete hearing function/ability, it is called SSD (Single-Sided Deafness). 1 in 1000 children are born with UHL, an […]
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Why seeing an ENT (Ear Nose Throat) doctor/otolaryngologist is important before a hearing aid fitting

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why seeing an ENT (Ear Nose Throat) doctor/otolaryngologist is important before a hearing aid fitting [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hearing loss is diagnosed and managed by 2 main healthcare professionals: [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3721″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text](1) The audiologist – who uses a variety of medical devices to diagnose and manage hearing loss. (2) The ENT doctor – who […]
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COVID-19 Safety Precautions (Effective July 2021)

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] COVID-19 Safety Precautions [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Updated policy for patients, caregivers & vendors [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, we are implementing extra precautions for the safety of our patients and staff. Before entering our centre, all patients/vendors/caregivers will undergo a Safe Entry check-in, temperature screening and complete a declaration form on health […]
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Is there a link between COVID-19 vaccinations and hearing loss?

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Is there a link between COVID-19 vaccinations and hearing loss? [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3650″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]VAERS is vaccine safety surveillance programn that monitors the safety of FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved vaccines. Its purpose is to detect unusual or unexpected adverse events patterns and […]
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What is the link between hypertension (high blood pressure) and hearing loss?

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is the link between hypertension (high blood pressure) and hearing loss? [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is Hypertension? [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Hypertension or high blood pressure is diagnosed when a person has a systolic blood pressure* > 140 mm Hg and/or a diastolic blood pressure** > 90 mmHg. It is a common chronic disease that affects […]
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Why does hearing loss increase the risk of falls in the elderly? (Slideshow)

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why does hearing loss increase the risk of falls in the elderly? (Slideshow) [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Did you know that the elderly with hearing loss are 3 times more likely to fall? In this week’s slideshow article, we explore the reasons why. Follow our page for weekly updates on the latest hearing care news! […]
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10 Tips for Communicating with People with Hearing Loss

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] 10 Tips for Communicating with People with Hearing Loss [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A common misconception is that when people with hearing loss are fitted with hearing aids or cochlear implants, they are able to clearly in all situations. Even with hearing aids or cochlear implants, it is important friends and family use good communication […]
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