Audiology

Everybody’s heard about guide dogs for the blind, but have you heard of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People? Life for deaf people can often be very difficult. Not hearing the alarm clock or doorbell, as well as text messages and fire alarms can leave deaf people feeling very isolated, not to mention the safety risks of… Read more »

Hearing Healthcare Centre’s YouTube Channel is Live! Luke, Andy, and Dan have been very busy producing Hearing Healthcare Centre’s first YouTube video! In this educational short, audiologist Daniel explains the importance of good hearing and regular check-ups. The video also features an abridged demonstration of a hearing test. We performed a 15-minute screening on a voluntary… Read more »

At first glance, buying hearing aids online may seem a good idea. Whether it’s from a website like eBay, or another online retailer, the apparent low-cost is often a false economy. Unfortunately, low prices are often based on a number of important misunderstandings that online retailers will conveniently neglect to mention. So, read the Association… 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 »

Beltone have just recently developed a tinnitus calmer app, which distracts the brain from focusing on tinnitus. The app, which is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android uses what is known as “sound therapy” to induce subtle sound tracks. The app comes with many preset default sound tracks, which range from “sunny beach”… Read more »

New hearing technology is being developed, to implement cameras into hearing aids; allowing for lip-reading capabilities!   Researchers from the University of Stirling, Scotland are developing a novel type of hearing aid, equipped with a camera and lip-reading software, according to a report from the BBC. The new device aims to address the recurrent problem… Read more »

A hearing assessment is a two-way process. A good audiologist will explain things at every step of the way to make sure clients understand their condition and, if hearing aids are needed, how they will help. It’s therefore, useful to know in advance what questions should be asked in a hearing assessment to ensure the… Read more »