Research conducted in three new studies indicates that patients with profound hearing loss benefit substantially from having cochlear implants placed in both ears, rather than one, as is the common practice.
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An honest, realistic appraisal of the emotional and psychosocial challenges that beset a huge swath of the general public—those who have moderate to profound hearing loss. The fact that hearing loss has often been called an “invisible handicap” illustrates why so many people fail to recognize its impact on their lives.
Read MoreSounds of friends and family are missed most by Americans with significant hearing loss, survey finds.
Read MoreAdvanced hearing technology and importance of hearing tests highlighted during prime time broadcast.
Read MoreFirm reports record first quarter sales and gross margin; expects lift from European operations consolidation.
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Secondary trauma relative to hearing loss is not only about one’s disability, or the loss of hearing; it’s also about the insensitivity of others. In Paul’s case, he felt helpless and angry—like he was trapped in a traffic jam with nowhere to go and with others around him going on their merry way. For some, like Paul, they find a way out through a productive outlet that refuels them emotionally.
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