by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Several people have asked me to address the issue of cochlear implants (CI). Although I don’t have a cochlear implant, I know hundreds and hundreds of people that do have cochlear implants. My friend Denise Portis is one of them. She also has a way with words. Here is her witty […]
Why Do People Still Have Problems Understanding Speech When Wearing Hearing Aids?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: My question is about hearing aid effectiveness. I notice that some people talk about having hearing aids but still having problems hearing. At the price that hearing aids go for, while I don’t expect to have Superman’s hearing, I thought I would be getting rid of the […]
Hearing In the Classroom or In Other Noisy Places
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A teacher asked, I’m a high school teacher. I have a severe bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. I wear 2 digital hearing aids. I’m trying to find a way to assist myself in my job. I’ve been researching and not having much luck. I’m wondering if you have any suggestions on any […]
Amplified Stethoscopes
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. An audiologist wrote, I have a patient who is in the nursing field and has a severe-profound hearing loss (70-90 dB). I have recommended amplified stethoscopes before, but I’m not sure if they would be strong enough for her loss. Another lady asked, Do you have a reference or a source […]
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained, I’ve been diagnosed with S.A.D—Seasonal Affective Disorder, a depression/chemical imbalance related to the seasons and environment, and also related to serotonin imbalance. I’m still discovering what this is about and getting counseling. I have been recommended a low grade serotonin anti- depressant and wonder if this will in […]
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Not So Safe After All
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Viagra (Sildenafil) is quite ototoxic. I have listed it in my book “Ototoxic Drugs Exposed” for several years as known to cause hearing loss, tinnitus, ataxia, dizziness, vertigo and ear pain. Now it seems it is even more ototoxic than previously thought. On October 18, 2007, the FDA issued a special […]