Types of Hearing Aids

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» How Do Hearing Aids Work?
Tuesday, June 21st 2011 Today's digital hearing aids are miniature electronic devices that sit in or on the ear, and selectively amplify and process sounds.
» What are the most common types of hearing aids?
Tuesday, April 26th 2011 There are many types of hearing aids and each offers distinct advantages and disadvantages for the hearing aid wearer.
» Should I Get One or Two Hearing Aids? [VIDEO]
Thursday, March 31st 2011 Learn about hearing aids and whether one hearing aid or two hearing aids are best for treating hearing loss from Jessica Krause, M.S. and Managing Editor of HealthyHearing.com. [Video]
» Which is the Best of all Hearing Aid Types? [VIDEO]
Thursday, March 31st 2011 Learn about different hearing aid types and how to pick the best hearing aid from Jessica Krause, M.S. and Managing Editor of HealthyHearing.com. [Video]
» Nearly Invisible Hearing Aids
Wednesday, March 9th 2011 There are lots of people who want low-profile, discreet hearing aids. If discretion tops your priority list, explore and compare completely-in-the-canal, receiver-in-the-ear, or behind-the-ear hearing aids.
» Hearing Aid History: From Ear Trumpets to Digital Technology
Monday, February 21st 2011 The history of hearing aid technology has progressed over the years, from non-electric ear trumpets in the pre-electric age to today's sophisticated digital hearing aids that automatically analyze and process sound.
» Will Hearing Aids Make Me Look Old?
Tuesday, January 18th 2011 Are the newest hearing aids really invisible or will they make me look old?
» Cool Hearing Aids: How Technology Has Transformed Hearing
Monday, October 18th 2010 With improved technology, especially digital technology, hearing aids have been taken to a whole new level and this is in large part to a laser-focused mindset from the designers who are now making hearing aids as cool as dark sunglasses.
» What are invisible hearing aids?
Monday, October 11th 2010 Recent developments in deep-fitting hearing aids have made them less visible and more discreet than ever.
» Mild Hearing Loss: BTE Hearing Aids Are A Perfect Fit
Monday, July 12th 2010 Open ear hearing aids are perfect for mild hearing loss. They have a natural, open feeling, a soft tip that sits within ear canal, and sound that comes from a mini behind the ear (BTE) hearing aid.
» What are open hearing aids?
Monday, May 24th 2010 Many of my friends have purchased open hearing aids and are having wonderful success with them. What exactly are open hearing aids?
» Bone Anchored Hearing Aids: Useful For Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sunday, April 4th 2010 Surgically implanted hearing aids anchored to the skull bone appear to be a durable treatment option that noticeably improves hearing among children with deafness in one ear, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.
» Solar-Powered Hearing Aids Hold Promise to Many with Hearing Loss Around the World
Saturday, March 13th 2010 Millions of people around the world, especially in the developing countries, can't afford hearing aids. That is also a problem in the United States where hearing aids are...
» InSound™ Medical Announces Winner of 'Tell Us Your Story' Contest
Tuesday, March 9th 2010 Aspiring Entrepreneur Wins Yearlong Subscription to Lyric®   NEWARK, CA February 22, 2010 -- InSound Medical, manufacturer and developer of Lyric, the first 100...
» ReSound Introduces Next Generation of Custom Hearing Instruments: Live 312 Remote Microphone ITC Models
Tuesday, February 23rd 2010 Minneapolis, MN (February 2, 2010) - Since pioneering Remote Microphone technology in 2008, ReSound has continued to expand this innovative technology so that...
» Hearing Aids: Waterproof, Swimproof & Much More
Monday, February 15th 2010 Hearing aids may soon be swimproof, adding to the list of what makes this hearing aid different than others on the market. What other advancements can consumer expect from hearing aids in the years to come?
» Bone Anchored Hearing Implants - Technology Marches On
Monday, November 16th 2009 Hearing loss is different for different people. Some experience mild hearing loss that can be remedied with a discrete pair of hearing aids. Others experience more severe hearing...
» What are BTE hearing aids and how popular are they?
Tuesday, November 3rd 2009 Behind the ear (BTE) hearing aids are now more popular than custom in-the-ear hearing aids and provide many unique benefits to the hearing aid wearer.
» Solar-Powered Hearing Aids Bring Relief to Needy People around The World
Monday, October 26th 2009 You've heard the old saying, "What the world needs is a good 5-cent cigar." Wrong! What the world really needs are inexpensive, environmentally friendly, wid...
» Oticon Medical Receives FDA Clearance to Market Innovative Bone Anchored Hearing System
Monday, August 24th 2009 Askim, Sweden August 19 - Oticon Medical, a global medical device company within the William Demant Group, announced today that it has obtained 510(k) clearance from the U.S....
» Hearing Aids and Background Noise: Overcoming the Battle
Monday, August 3rd 2009 If you ever had an untreated hearing loss, you know how frustrating and depressing it is not to be able to hear, communicate or interact with other people. More than likely,...
» The Stigma of Hearing Aids: How times have changed
Monday, August 3rd 2009 Hearing aids are for the old, the infirm, the stupid or the "broken." At least that's what many uninformed people believe. And there are plenty of studies to...
» What are digital hearing aids?
Tuesday, July 21st 2009 Most hearing aids manufactured today are digital hearing aids. This technology offers many advantages for people with hearing loss.
» Sexy Sounds: Yes, Hearing and Hearing Aids Can Be Hot
Monday, June 15th 2009 Already know what you're thinking. Gramps' hearing aid. He carried it in his short pocket with a tangle of wires and an ear plug the size of a baby's T...
» What are the different hearing aid types available?
Monday, April 13th 2009 Depending on a person’s hearing loss and cosmetic desire, there is a style of hearing aid to meet most people’s needs from a custom completely-in-the-canal hearing aid to open-fit hearing aids.


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