Audiologist or Hearing Aid Dealer?

Audiologist or Hearing Aid Dealer?

Should I choose an Audiologist or Hearing Aid Dealer? BY: SHARON HIRSTEIN, BOARD CERTIFIED AUDIOLOGIST Okay, you have finally decided that you need to do something about your hearing. You definitely want to hear the punch-lines, you really need to turn the TV down,...

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The importance of proper hearing aid cleaning

The importance of proper hearing aid cleaning

The Importance of Proper Hearing Aid Cleaning and Disinfecting Shared by: Sharon Hirstein, board certified audiologist, Elkhart Audiology Rehab The picture below provides some good visual reminders about why it is important to keep your hearing aid insert, ear mold,...

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Cadmium: Toxic and Ototoxic

Cadmium: Toxic and Ototoxic

What is Cadmium? It’s a rare metal that does not occur naturally in nature. It comes from greenockite, which is nearly always is found in association with sulphide ores of zinc (sphalerite). Cadmium itself is a “transition metal” because it emerges as a by-product of...

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Ramsey Hunt Syndrome and Its Affect on Hearing

Ramsey Hunt Syndrome and Its Affect on Hearing

Ramsey Hunt Syndrome and Its Affect on Hearing   The Ramsey Hunt Syndrome (RHS) has gained increasing awareness since Justin Bieber’s diagnosis went public in June. As an audiologist, I immediately wondered if it would affect his hearing which could in turn...