Articles on Hearing Research

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders estimates that there are currently 615,000 people with diagnosed Meniere's in the United States and 45,500 new cases are diagnosed each year.

Many of us may have an ear for music, but what about our brains? Is there such a thing as brain for music?There seems to be.Several scientific studies lead us to believe that the...

Remember that wonder childrens book, Horton Hears a Who, by Dr. Seuss. A favorite for generations. Horton, an elephant, shows the remarkable ability to hear (but not see) the...

Theres a lot scientists dont know about the human brain. Many of its processes and capabilities remain a mystery. But a recent study reported July, 2007 in the Journal of...

An unexplained medical phenomena that has eluded doctors and scientists to this day is why millions of apparently healthy and thriving infants around the world die in their...

What Is a Stem Cell?Stem cells are remarkable. They occur naturally in the human body. By themselves, they have no definition, or identity, i.e. they arent blood cells, nerve...

Dizziness is a symptom not a disease. It may be defined as a sensation of unsteadiness, imbalance, or disorientation in relation to an individual's surroundings.

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People hear in stereo. Thats why we have two ears. The ability to hear sound through two ears enables humans to pinpoint the source of a sound with incredible precision. Human...

The long-established protocols for testing the effectiveness of hearing aids are changing as researchers seek to remedy the relationship between hearing impairment and cognitive...

Hear this the message in a bottle is that red wine may be good for your ears.For many years doctors and scientists have been warning us that excessive alcohol consumption lead...

I've worn hearing aids for over 55 years and I've been an Audiologist almost as long.

Introduction:Some time ago, a patient came to my office for an audiometric evaluation. When I checked his ears, I noticed a burnt-ash smell (sort of like a chimney) from several...

In our society today, there seems to be a local, national or virtual support group for every conceivable problem or condition. Considering their ubiquity and popularity, that...

Introduction:Im not a stranger to research or behavioral conditions based in physiology. I am the mother of a 9 year old child with an auditory processing disorder, and I have P...

In Meredith Willsons The Music Man, Mayor Shinn announces to the July 4th crowd in the River City High School Madison Auditorium, ''Members of the school board will now present a...

Richard Gans Ph.D. Founder and DirectorThe American Institute of Balancewww.dizzy.comIntroduction:Have you ever rolled over in bed to kiss your spouse goodnight, turn off the...

Editor's note: Although we don't usually publish ''op-ed'' material, this article presents compelling and important information, and I believe it is beneficial for all of us who...

The primary goal of pediatric habilitation among audiologists and speech language pathologists is the development of age-appropriate language and reading skills so children can...

EDITOR's NOTE: Although this article was written for professional audiologists to help them better address and understand their patients, I have sought permission from the author...

My name is Ron Collier. I am a very active 67 year old man married for 45 years. I retired from after 35 years as CEO of a large credit union. My wife is an LPN, we have 5...

John Tracy Clinic (JTC) has facilities in Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. The Clinic is a pioneering organization in parent-centered, speech and language education for...

I have been a professional in the hearing aid industry for 30 years. I have researched hearing aid technology and I've questioned patients. I've read all the hype and I spoke...

Acoustics has to do with transmission, reception and clarity of sound within a given space. While we are concerned with improving acoustics within the classroom, these principles...

When is dizziness a problem?If you whirl around and around, youll get dizzy. Thats normal. But if you get dizzy when you are getting up or lying down or sitting in chair, thats...