by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: I was wondering if you could comment on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? I read in an article that this treatment has helped people with tinnitus. A lady with Musical Ear Syndrome asked: I have read that something called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation reduces auditory hallucinations. Is this safe? Good questions. […]
Phantom Music Only in the House—Why?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A grandson wrote: It seems like my grandma may suffer from tinnitus or “aural hallucinations” as she’s complained of hearing music when she’s at home. We’ve discovered that there’s actually no music playing anywhere nearby. Only she can hear it. She asked me to ask you this; “Why is it that […]
Keflex (Cephalexin) Hearing Loss and Other Ear Problems
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: I have been searching the internet for an answer to my rather severe hearing loss. About 15 years ago, I began seeing a local doctor who was ‘fresh out of medical school.’ He told me that a facial infection I had was due to an infection that had […]
“Hard of Hearing,” “Hearing Impaired” or “Deaf”—Which Is Correct?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. © August, 2006 As hard of hearing people, we have the right to choose what we want people to call us. Overwhelmingly, we prefer to be called “hard of hearing people.” Yet many well-meaning, but misinformed, people persist in referring to us as “hearing impaired.” The term “hearing impaired” was supposed […]
Press “H” for Human—Voice Menu Hell (Revisited)
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Back in November 18, 2005, I wrote about Paul English and his voice menu “cheat sheet” for getting through to a live person when you dial various big companies in my article “Press “H” for Human—Getting Through Voice Menu Hell.” This project has grown so big that now it has a […]
Hybrid Cochlear Implants
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked: How does the hybrid cochlear implant work better than hearing aids? Interesting question, or perhaps I should say, interesting answer coming up. Actually, the hybrid cochlear implant is a misnomer. It really should be called the short-electrode cochlear implant. A hybrid implies that two different things are being […]