Researchers from the Sunnybrook Research Institute have found a new way to detect hearing loss in blood. Read the full article by CLICKING HERE With what is believed to be the first test of its kind, Sunnybrook scientists have demonstrated a way to detect hearing disorders using a simple blood test. The research has been published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics. “Over 600 million people have hearing loss worldwide including 3.5 million Canadians. In 20 years, as the population … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2020
Vitamin D may help with Vertigo
Great information from Neuro Science News that taking Vitamin D twice a day may help with Vertigo. Summary: Twice daily vitamin D supplementation reduces symptoms of vertigo for those suffering BPPV. Source: AAN Taking vitamin D and calcium twice a day may reduce your chances of getting vertigo again, according to a study published in the August 5, 2020, online issue of Neurology. “Our study suggests that for people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, taking a supplement of vitamin D … [Read more...]
New Hearing Aid Savers
We have a new hearing aid savers available. It can be difficult to wear a face mask over the ears when wearing hearing aids and we have another solution for you. If you are still struggling with your mask, you may find this more comfortable. Remember that when wearing face masks, sometimes it can be hard to understand people even with normal hearing. For individuals with hearing loss, it is even more challenging. Some things to remember: ~ Look right at the person speaking. ~ If … [Read more...]
Hearing Decrease after COVID-19
An interesting article in Hearing Health Matters about a decrease in hearing in COVID-19 patients. According to University of Manchester, United Kingdom Audiologists in a study supported by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), they found a significant number of patients who had COVID-19 experienced a deterioration in their hearing. The article further states: The results, published in a letter to the International Journal of Audiology, adds to a growing body of anecdotal … [Read more...]