Is there a link between COVID-19 vaccinations and hearing loss?

Is there a link between COVID-19 vaccinations and hearing loss? What is VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) [vc_single_image image=”3650″ img_size=”full”]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 provide an early warning system. […]

What is the link between hypertension (high blood pressure) and hearing loss?

What is the link between hypertension (high blood pressure) and hearing loss? What is Hypertension? 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 1 in 4 Singaporeans between […]

Resound ONE M&RIE Scientific Research

Resound ONE M&RIE – Scientific Evidence Resound uses scientific-based evidence behind the creation of every hearing aid. Here are all the links to their research papers: 1. Resound ONE M&RIE receiver preferred by listeners for sound quality and localisation. 2. Resound ONE M&RIE’s All Access Directionality and Ultra Focus help users hear well in all […]

Phonak Paradise Scientific Research

Phonak Paradise – Scientific Evidence Phonak uses scientific-based evidence behind the creation of every hearing aid. Here are all the links to their research papers: 1. Phonak Paradise’s Motion Sensor Hearing provides superior speech understanding and environmental awareness (Info Graphic). 2. Phonak Paradise’s Motion Sensor Beamforming detects if a user is walking and adapt the […]

Unclog your blocked ears with these 5 simple tricks!

Unclog your blocked ears with these 5 simple tricks! Sometimes, our ears may feel like there is something blocking them from within, which may happen due to various reasons: (1) Ear wax (2) Infection in sinuses (3) Cold (4) Shift in air pressure when changing elevations  i.e., going up a mountain, airplane or scuba diving. […]

How to prevent your hearing aids from falling off your ears

How to prevent your hearing aids from falling off your ears With the pandemic still being around us and the world still adjusting to a new normal, the use of face masks has become second nature to us. This brings about the new annoyance of hearing aids being knocked loose or falling out when adjusting […]

Q&A: I have a hearing loss. Can I still work in healthcare?

Q&A: I have a hearing loss. Can I still work in healthcare? Dear Audiologist, My dream has always been to be a nurse. I have always been told that I have a big heart as I enjoy caring for family and friends when they are sick. I intended to do a degree in nursing after […]