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October 18, 2018
Witnessing Phonak Marvel
We’re currently attending the largest audiological trade show in Europe, in Germany, and are reviewing new technology and considering how this can improve the lives of our clients, patients and friends. Swiss audiological powerhouse Phonak has presented its new Marvel technology – the first two Marvel instruments will be available from 21/11/2018. Including many world firsts, when integrated with our...
October 12, 2018
A Paradigm Shift and a UK-First
Above: Angelique Da Costa using the Hearing Healthcare Practice’s revolutionary new Otoscan 3D ear scanner. The Hearing Healthcare Practice is first in the UK to adopt an exceptional new technology – 3D Ear Scanning Only on a few occasions in our lives are we likely to experience a paradigm shift. But, in the world of audiology, one is happening right now. And,...
October 5, 2018
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline – New Conclusions
A meta-analysis of cohort studies (Wei et al., 2017), suggests that the link between hearing loss and age-related cognitive decline is not due to a shared, common neurodegenerative process. Because hearing loss typically precedes cognitive decline, the authors suggest the following ways that a decline in hearing ability might cause a decline in cognition: • “Auditory deprivation may cause decreased...
October 2, 2018The Stages of Hearing Loss – a Personal Experience.
We recently featured an article written by a friend of the Hearing Healthcare Practice. We’re now proud to feature a new piece, written by another or our valued friends, Sylvia Irvine-Robertson. We’ve shared a journey of highs and lows over the years with Sylvia. Now she is sharing her experience with others and working as a volunteer with the charity,...