Speech and Communication Disorders
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Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders caused by elevated blood sugar and abnormalities in insulin secretion and action. Instead of your body metabolizing carbs, fat and protein, these nutrients remain in the blood stream, causing blood vessel damage...
As people begin to lose their hearing, they find it becomes more difficult to communicate. Hearing loss doesn’t just affect your relationships; it can have a significant effect on your mental health. Depression is a medical condition Google classified as “feelings of...
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Can allergies cause hearing loss? Your eyes are itchy and your nose is runny – typical for allergy season, you say to yourself. But could your allergies also account for your diminished sense of hearing? Yes, say hearing...
Airplanes & Ear Pain Regardless of how much you paid for your seat, how much leg room you have or whether you are flying first class or coach, one thing many air travelers have in common is ear discomfort....
Historically, drug delivery to the cochlea has required surgical access to the inner ear, a technically-challenging process performed by skilled specialists. Based on our desire to make our medicine accessible to as many clinicians and patients as possible,...
In 1927, the American Speech-Language Hearing Association founded better hearing and speech month to raise awareness about hearing and speech disorders to help people identify if they or someone they love need help and treatment. We want to prevent...
Hough Ear Institute supporters responded enthusiastically to the matching challenge issued by one of our champions. We are excited to announce that we have qualified for the entire match amount of $200,000! This campaign has been a great visual...
Have you ever wondered if you suffer from hearing loss? Tinnitus can often be an indicator that someone is suffering at some level and should be examined. Have you ever reached the end of the day, laid down in bed...
Farming and Noise Induced Hearing Loss Most people associate hearing loss with head trauma, aging or genetic disorders, but overexposure to loud noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. While some is reversible, sensorineural hearing...
SILENCE TO SOUND Above the world. High on life. Proud and unashamed. One day the curtain fell, I no longer heard the names. You were talking, Listening, I did not hear. They did what? It happened when? What did...
Donate Today! We have BIG news! Our $200K Match Campaign deadline is extended until March 31, 2017! Our generous donor offered to extend the deadline because we only need $18,000 to meet the match. What does this mean for you?...
Often times, our vision feels impossible because we are fighting a disability most of the hearing world cannot identify with. Most people do not have any idea curing deafness is possible and if people have never experienced hearing loss,...
The holidays are a time to spend with family members and friends. However, it is also a time to help loved ones who may struggle with issues, like hearing loss. Around age 65, one out of every three people...