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Transforming Lives: The Invention and Evolution of Cochlear Implants
With one part housed behind the ear and the other surgically implanted into the ear to stimulate the auditory nerve, cochlear implants can be life-changing for those with a severe to profound hearing loss looking to hear better and stronger. To best understand their...
What’s the Difference Between Apple AirPods and Prescription Hearing Aids?
Over the past few months, the audiology world has been buzzing with the release of Apple’s iOS 18, which includes some hearing aid functionalities like an in-app hearing test and utilizing the Apple AirPods Pro 2 as sound amplifiers. As far as normalizing hearing...
The Best Hearing Aids in 2025 | Doctor of Audiology Answers
When you’re looking to invest in hearing aids, how do you know where to start? With so many styles, manufacturers, features, and more to consider, it can be difficult to know what you need and where to get it. You don’t have to look for the needle in a haystack to...
Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and Vitamin D Deficiency?
Many individuals are surprised to find out that their tinnitus affects far more than just their hearing. Untreated tinnitus has been linked to increased stress, insomnia, depression, and now, a vitamin D deficiency. According to a 2021 study from the Nicolaus...
Dr. LaBorde and Dr. Parson’s View on Apple AirPods Hearing Care
From counting our steps to checking our heart rate, the latest and greatest in Apple technology is no stranger to helping us keep tabs on our health. Even small adjustments like volume maximizers, colorblind filters, and blue light blockers built into the technology...
An Audiologist’s Experience With Wearing Hearing Aids: Part Two
Alongside Dr. Jennifer, I also wear hearing aids, and I have since I was a little girl. I remember friends in my fourth-grade class asking me what was in my ears after getting my hearing aids and awkwardly telling them, “It’s not that big of a deal, um… bye!” While...
Apple’s Hearing Aid Features Released | Our Initial Impressions
Today, October 28, 2024, Apple released its iOS 18.1 software, which includes the long-anticipated hearing health features. This release has been a long time coming, as we have closely monitored the progress, announcements, and initial rumors over the past nine...
An Audiologist’s Experience With Wearing Hearing Aids: Part One
Something that often surprises my patients is the fact that I wear hearing aids—as audiologists, we’re not immune to hearing loss! I’ve worn hearing aids for almost 30 years now; watching hearing aid technology evolve as I work in the industry that saved my hearing...
All About ReSound Hearing Aids
If you’re looking for your first pair of hearing aids or are on the hunt for a new and improved pair over your current technology, ReSound’s hearing devices could be the right pick for you. We’re privileged to partner with several manufacturers to ensure that you get...
Apple Officially Announces a Hearing Test and Hearing Aid Feature | What This Means
Yesterday (September 9, 2024), Apple held an online event to make a number of announcements about their next generation of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Having shared that Apple was rumored to be launching a 'Hearing Aid Mode' earlier this year, we watched with...