© by Neil G. Bauman, Ph.D., October 2026 Loudness recruitment and loudness hyperacusis are two often-confused conditions. In order to help reduce the confusion between these two unrelated ear conditions I have written an easy-to-read, illustrated, yet reasonably comprehensive article to help you tell whether you have loudness recruitment, loudness hyperacusis, or both or neither […]
Noise Exposure Guidelines
Don’t Let Noise Insidiously Steal Your Precious Hearing © April 2026 by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Over the years I have been asked a lot of questions regarding noise exposure and how it relates to hearing loss. Most people know that you need to protect your ears from loud sounds if you want to […]
Ototoxic Drug Side Effects: Put the Odds in Your Favor
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. © September 2025 Have you ever worried about losing more of your hearing or balance, or getting worse tinnitus from taking a drug that your doctor prescribed for you? If so, you are not alone. A lot of people contact me with exactly this concern even though I am not a […]
Press “H” for Human—Getting Through Voice Menu Hell
When you are hard of hearing, navigating those Voice Menu systems is hard if not impossible. Here is how you can reach a live human with a minimum of effort.
Tip for Hearing Your Name Called in Medical Clinics
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. © May 2025 When you are hard of hearing, a common problem you often experience when going to a doctor’s office or some other medical clinic is knowing when they are calling your name. A few clinics give you a number and you can see it displayed on a monitor or […]
The Caption Companion—Fast and Accurate Captioning When You Need It—Any Time and Any Place
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. © May, 2025 A man lamented: I am hard of hearing and my discrimination is poor. Even with my hearing aids, I often miss much of what people say. Is there any technology available that can help me understand what people are saying in situations where my hearing aids […]