by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: My recent installation of your hearing loop pad is working remarkably well, leading me to believe that the t-coil in my hearing aid is in good shape. Prior to this, I thought the t-coil was defective because it had no effect when trying to use it with […]
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Best Ear, Nose & Throat Hospitals in the USA in 2006
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Revised January 27, 2016 Did you ever wonder which would be the best hospital in which to be treated for various ear problems, or to have surgery to receive a cochlear implant? Wonder no longer. The U.S. News and World Report has compiled a list of the top 50 […]
Communicating Excellence—So Simple Even A Child Can Do It Right
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Few people know how to effectively communicate with hard of hearing people. Thus, it is always a pleasure to hear how well some people have learned proper communication strategies. One such person is Rachel. Now a young adult, Rachel still makes sure her mother, Karen, who has been hard of hearing […]
CART (Real Time Captioning)–Where to Find CART Reporters When You Need One
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Real time captioning of meetings is not only a blessing, but a necessity for many hard of hearing people. How often have you asked a meeting organizer if a meeting was going to be captioned, only to be met by a blank stare. After you explain what real time captioning is, […]
Tri-cyclic Anti-depressants that Can Cause Tinnitus
All the tri-cyclic anti-depressants can cause tinnitus, but they are not all equal. Here is how they all break down in this regard.
Why Won’t My Daughter Wear Her Hearing Aids?
There are a number of reasons why some children won’t wear their hearing aids. Read the surprising answer.
Memory Loss and Confusion from Taking Diclofenac
Taking Diclofenac can mess up your balance. Here’s how it does it. Read more.
What Is A Reverse-Slope Hearing Loss?
Reverse-slope hearing losses are quite rare. Here is what they are.
Doxycycline and Hearing Loss
Doxycycline, although not highly ototoxic can indeed cause permanent hearing loss. Read more.
Passed Over for Promotion Because of Your Lack of Hearing?
Here’s how employers stack up when promoting those with hearing loss.