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Cochlear Implants | What to Know

Cheryl Kinney, Au.D. Cheryl Kinney, Au.D. February 23, 2022 0 Comments General Health

Cochlear implants treat severe to profound hearing loss in patients with sensorineural (inner ear-related) hearing loss. A trained physician surgically implants the devices, which bypass the problematic areas in the ear by directly stimulating the auditory nerve and sending signals straight to the brain. How does it work? A cochlear implant works differently than a […]

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Poor Heart Health Can Contribute to Hearing Loss

Kimberly Knudsen, CCC-A, Au.D. Kimberly Knudsen, CCC-A, Au.D. February 8, 2022 0 Comments General Health

It’s February, so get ready to focus on chocolate, roses, heart-shaped cards—and heart health? Widely known as the month where Valentine’s Day falls, February is also American Heart Month, which makes it a great time to explore the importance of good heart health and its role in preventing hearing loss. Hearing involves several parts of […]

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