An "Informational Meeting on the ADA’s Effective Communication Requirements in Healthcare Settings" will take place, virtually, from 1pm to 4pm on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. A press release dated April 14, 2023 on the DOJ website refers healthcare providers and…
Category: Medical
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.…
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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…
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Being Prepared
Ideally, we all know enough to prevent infection from COVID19 but in the event that we do need to seek medical treatment for this, or anything else - being prepared is critical.