Study Finds COVID-19 Can Directly Affect Inner Ear
Now that the world is opening back up and we find ourselves celebrating birthdays at Fun-Plex Waterpark and Rides once again, it may be tempting to pretend that the COVID-19 pandemic is over. However, many people who have been infected with the coronavirus are still experiencing symptoms, including inner ear problems. We review the link…
Can Hearing Aids Help Kids Learn?
While it is well known that untreated hearing loss has a number of negative consequences for adults, it can be even more detrimental for children. Fortunately, research has shown that interventions such as cochlear implants and hearing aids can minimize the impact of hearing loss and help improve a child’s speech and language skills. How…
Protect Your Hearing from the Dangers of Fireworks
For many, the Fourth of July is an all-day family event ending with the grand finale – the firework show. While many communities have cancelled their annual celebration, that does not mean you’ll be without them. Many are choosing to buy their own fireworks and set them off at home. But this could be dangerous…
New Study Shows Cellphone-Related Injuries on the Rise
A study published in December in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery shows that injuries related to people being distracted by their cellphones is on the rise – specifically, head and neck injuries related to tripping and falling. How are cell phones causing injuries? Researchers collected data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, a database…
