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ADHD or Hearing Loss: How to Tell the Difference

If you’ve noticed that your child has difficulty paying attention in the classroom, or that they can’t seem to focus on class assignments, it might be a good idea to find out if they have ADHD or hearing loss. That’s … Continue reading

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Can You Help Your Brain by Treating Hearing Loss?

Ask anyone what the main reason for treating hearing loss is and the response is pretty predictable. Most people will answer with something along the lines of “the purpose of hearing loss treatment is to help you hear better. Finally … Continue reading

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Hearing Aids Prescribed by an Audiologist vs. OTC Hearing Aids: What’s the Difference?

In recent years, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids have been getting a lot of attention. But, one question remains in the minds of many people: How are hearing aids prescribed by an audiologist different from OTC hearing aids you can get … Continue reading

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Do Hearing Aids Affect Your Real Hearing?

One of the questions our audiologists sometimes get at our Mesa and Scottsdale hearing clinics is this: “Do hearing aids affect your REAL hearing?” It’s a valid question, and the answer may surprise you. But first, let’s talk a little … Continue reading

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What to Expect During a Newborn Hearing Screening

Did you know that infants undergo a newborn hearing screening before they even leave the hospital? That’s right … along with all the other tests and procedures that are done on babies, testing for hearing loss happens before you even … Continue reading

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6 Helpful Tips For Living With Single-Sided Deafness

Single-sided deafness (SSD) is a condition marked by profound hearing loss in just one ear. When the loss is one-sided but more mild to moderate in nature, the condition is typically referred to as unilateral hearing loss. As you might … Continue reading

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A Candid Review of the Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids

In recent months, the hearing healthcare world and news media have been abuzz with information about over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids like the new Sony CRE-C10 OTC hearing aids. While not hearing the buzz could mean you need hearing aids yourself, … Continue reading

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7 Ways to Manage Your Hearing Loss Effectively

If you’re one of the many Americans who’ve been diagnosed with a hearing impairment, learning how to manage your hearing loss can help improve your quality of life. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately … Continue reading

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Are Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids Right For You?

Over-the-counter hearing aids, more commonly referred to as OTC hearing aids, have been getting a lot of press lately. That’s because bipartisan hearing aid legislation passed by Congress back in 2017 is finally coming to fruition. In the 2017 bill … Continue reading

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Misdiagnosis in Children: Learning Disability or Childhood Hearing Loss?

Childhood hearing loss is more common than you might think, affecting 15% of children ages 6 to 19, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Yet, it’s often confused with learning disabilities in school age children. Why … Continue reading

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