Medical
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NIDCD: FDA Issues Final Rules for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids
August 16, 2022 by Debara L. Tucci, MD, MS, MBA (NIDCD Director) The United States marks a significant milestone in advancing hearing health care, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule establishing guidelines for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. This landmark rule, released on August 16, 2022, is part of a broader effort to…
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Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants in the Advanced Elder Population
by Dr. Katrina Stidham. I have been a practicing neurotologist for 20 years. During that time, many significant changes have occurred in the management of hearing loss. Technology has taken leaps and bounds. Hearing aids have transitioned from analog to digital technology with access to Bluetooth, directional adaptive microphones and FM compatibility becoming commonplace. Cochlear implants have progressed with…