Turn it down and contact a licensed professional for assistance A movie chronicling a rock drummer’s hearing loss netted a pair of Academy Awards, but the situation facing fictional character Ruben Stone in “Sound of Metal” can be all too true for both musicians and music lovers alike. As outlined…
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Learn more about this vital profession According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition in the United States. For the millions of Americans dealing with hearing loss and related issues, audiologists can help. AN IMPORTANT PROFESSION As outlined by…
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Additional Options to Treat Pets During COVID-19
DCA Director Waives Requirements for Veterinary Telemedicine and Prescription Refills The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) issued new waivers regarding the veterinarian-client-patient relationship to give pet owners more options when seeking treatment for their pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. The waivers authorize veterinarians to diagnose and treat new or different…
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In the fall of 2018, I woke up one morning to the sound of ringing in my right ear. After working in television for most of my life, I recognized the noise as a 15-kilohertz high-frequency vibrating sound. I figured someone in my house had turned on a TV set.…
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What to do if Your Hearing Aids Break During Stay at Home Orders
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroStaying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful, and for those with hearing loss, panic can set in if a hearing aid malfunctions. If that happens, take a deep breath and try these troubleshooting tips to remedy the problem. Check the batteries. Even if the batteries seem to…
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Southern California audiologist convicted of exposing himself at Universal Studios SACRAMENTO – The Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (Board) has revoked the license of Tarzana Audiologist Hershel Louis Korngut based on his November 7, 2018 conviction for PC288(A) Lewd or Lascivious Acts with a Child Under…
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Most people tend to ignore the warning signs of hearing loss. Yet, it’s the third most common health problem in the United States behind heart disease and arthritis. In fact, according to the Center for Hearing and Communication, 48 million people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss…
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Treating Hearing Loss Could Help Avoid a Path to Dementia
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroIt’s been said that when a family member is hard of hearing, the whole family has a hearing problem. That thought can be taken to another level when people are caring for loved ones who have a multitude of other health concerns caused by hearing loss. People who live with…
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Thousand Oaks audiologist is accused of murder SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Audiologist Bryn Spejcher was ordered by a Ventura County Superior Court judge to cease and desist practicing audiology after the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board filed a request pursuant to California Penal Code section 23. This…
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Por Laura Kujubu Para quienes lo sufren, la pérdida de audición es más que una molestia. Para los adultos mayores, puede provocar problemas adicionales, como depresión, ansiedad, mayor riesgo de caídas e incluso demencia. Según el Instituto Nacional de la Sordera y Otros Trastornos de la Comunicación, aproximadamente el 25…