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Over-the-counter hearing aids

Hearing loss is associated with depression, disability, social isolation, unmet medical needs and geriatric frailty. Most patients are aware of 10 years of hearing loss before hearing aids are used.  If you are having symptoms, let your physician know so … Continue reading

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Pardon me? Would you repeat that? Say that again?

Hearing loss varies with age. At least 25 percent of patients older than 50 years (and MORE than 50% of those older than 80 years of age) have hearing loss. Listen with headphones? We may underestimate the vulnerability of ears … Continue reading

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