Monthly Archives:: December 2016

A Merry Christmas To All May all the sweet magic, Of Christmas conspire, To gladden your hearts, And fill every desire, Merry Christmas! From all of us at Hearing Healthcare Centre Sled Race On your marks, get set, GO! Watch as we race our sleds to the bottom of the slope, who will win? Will… Read more »

Audiology in the News Scientists in Tokyo, Japan believe they have taken a step towards curing congenital hearing loss. They have found a way of growing human cochlear cells, which can be used to replace faulty ones in people who were born deaf, due to genetic error. They are now looking at ways to safely… Read more »

Experts are hoping this new technology will not only help prevent hearing damage to soldiers but also enhance their hearing and combat ability. Swedish-based tech developer, Invisio, has developed a high-tech, military headset. The headset is designed to be worn under a helmet and augments a soldier’s hearing to enable better hearing, whilst defending the ears… Read more »

We all know that loud noises can irreparably damage hearing and cause hearing loss. When we think of the potential sounds that can cause damage, we typically think of guns, drills, excessively loud music etc. But, what about something hiding under your Christmas tree? Many children’s toys can produce volumes that significantly exceed the safe limit… Read more »

Audiology in the News Researchers at the University of Louisiana may have identified a protein that can reverse hearing loss. The American university had been researching potential cures for inner ear cell damage, and their breakthrough came in quite a strange form; that of a sea anemone. Sea anemones share some similar biological traits, which… Read more »

Hearing Healthcare Centre Attend the 2016 Annual AIHPP Golden Lobes Awards! Pictured above from left to right: Chris Carr, Holly Bainbridge, Daniel Bainbridge, Luke Saunders, Andy Coughlan, Megan Ozanne, Daniel Sanchez. We were delighted to attend this year’s event, which was in the Nottingham Belfry Hotel. It was an early start for our staff, who traveled… Read more »