A team of scientists designed a new type of hearing aid that not only improves hearing but also offers a safe, noninvasive alternative to implantable devices and corrective surgeries.

Hearing aids can help anyone with damaged hearing as a result of: sensorineural hearing loss (damage to the sensory nerves in the inner ear that pick up sound signals and transmit them to the auditory ...

Hearing loss is the reduced ability to hear sounds compared to someone with normal hearing. Sensorineural hearing loss is the result of damage to the inner ear nerves. Conductive hearing loss is the ...

For example, conductive hearing loss is often reversible. The intervention may involve the removal of earwax buildup, treatment of middle ear infections or surgery.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Hearing loss is classified into three types: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed (when conductive and sensorineural hearing loss co-occur). Conductive ...

Dr. Rebecca Brashears from Ascent Audiology & Hearing stopped by First Look at Four with some tips to keep you safe on the road.

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Rinne and Weber tests assess the severity of hearing loss. Learn about how the tests work and treatment options for hearing loss today.

Hearing Loss: Some Definitions Hearing loss is generally categorized into conductive, sensorineural, and a combination of the 2 types. Table I lists selected causes of conductive and sensorineural ...

Over 1 billion people between the ages of 12 and 35 risk hearing damage due to prolonged exposure to loud music and other excessive sounds, according to the World Health Organization.