Need hearing protection devices? We make custom hearing protection devices manufactured exactly according to your ear’s unique shape! Why is the use of hearing protection […]
Audiology What does an audiologist do? Assess hearing loss Audiologists are allied health professionals who diagnose hearing loss and other auditory disorders in adults and […]
The relationship between cardiovascular diseases and hearing loss A low-frequency hearing loss could be an early indicator that you have cerebrovascular disease or may be […]
Haemochromatosis and hearing loss Haemochromatosis (he-moe-kroe-moe-toe-sis) is an inherited condition where iron levels in the body slowly build up over many years. Symptoms of Haemochromatosis […]
The famous Helen Keller and Thomas Edison have 1 thing in common, both lost their hearing through a disease called Scarlet Fever that developed into […]
Polycythemia Vera and your hearing Polycythemia Vera is a rare slow growing blood cancer where the bone marrow produces too many red blood cells. This […]
Congratulations on your BAHA connect surgery, we hope that your healing journey is comfortable and quick! After your procedure After bone conduction implant surgery, medical […]
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) and Hearing Loss: How Are They Linked? What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood […]
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder that causes bones to become fragile. A study has found that 50% of OI patients over […]
The link between hearing loss and autoimmune disease Autoimmune disease such as Lupus, Sjogren’s Syndrome and Cogan’s syndrome experience autoimmune inner ear disease due to […]
Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which the blood doesn’t clot in the typical way because it doesn’t have enough blood-clotting proteins (clotting factors). If […]
Malaria Key Facts by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites […]
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“A child who has one developmental problem may have other problems that arose at the same time: Kidney problems and hearing problems, for example, are […]
There are different types, degrees and causes of hearing losses that are treated with different treatments. The main goal with any treatment is always to […]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that cause inflammation, pain and swelling in the body, especially around joints and organs. Typical symptoms include fatigue, […]
Epilepsy can cause various ear related symptoms such as sensorineural hearing loss as well as auditory processing disorders. This occurs due to the effect […]
What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus (pronounced ti-ni-tus), or ringing in the ears, is the sensation of hearing ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling, or other sounds. The noise […]
Did you know that some sexually transmitted diseases can cause hearing loss and other ear symptoms? STDs such as Syphilis, Herpes and Chlamydia can cause hearing loss […]
Bluetooth technology has been around for quite some time since around 1998. Bluetooth compatible hearing aids too – since around 2004. How has it developed […]
We often have a family member that sit in a conversation and does not participate. People living with a hearing loss isolate themselves, often without […]
au·di·ol·o·gist — Audiologists are health care professionals who provide patient-centered care in the prevention, identification, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of hearing, balance, tinnitus, and other […]
The ADHEAR system consists of a bone conduction audio processor that is kept in place on your head with the ADHEAR Adhesive Adapter. The following videos will supply […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the WHO World Report on Hearing in March 2021 with some interesting reading material. Typically, people think that […]
STARKEY APP’s & ACCESSORIES Audiology is one field that has experienced exponential growth in the past two decades, especially when considering hearing aid technology. This […]
OTICON APP’s & ACCESSORIES Audiology is one field that has experienced exponential growth in the past two decades, especially when considering hearing aid technology. This […]
UNITRON APP’s & ACCESSORIES Audiology is one field that has experienced exponential growth in the past two decades, especially when considering hearing aid technology. This […]
SIGNIA APP’s & ACCESSORIES Audiology is one field that has experienced exponential growth in the past two decades, especially when considering hearing aid technology. This […]
What to expect from you initial visit at the audiologist for a hearing evaluation During a hearing evaluation your audiologist will assess the entire hearing […]
This blog post is a collection of our weekly #MedicalMondays social media posts which aims at exploring the various medical reasons for hearing loss. Ask […]
“How does Covid-19 influence my hearing?” Viral infections are known to influence hearing abilities and are very unpredictable. Will it cause hearing loss at all? […]
Hearing impairment – SARS Additional Medical Expenses Tax Credit The South African Revenue Service (SARS) makes provision for persons with disabilities in the form of […]
You welcome your baby into the world, and now the nurse mentions something about newborn hearing screening. You probably read something in preparation for your […]
How to change or charge the batteries in your Starkey instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, […]
How to change or charge the batteries in your Unitron instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, […]
How to exchange the batteries in your Hansaton instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, 10 and […]
How to change or charge the batteries in your Beltone instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, […]
How to change or charge the batteries in your Signia instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, […]
The cost of hearing instruments is a topic that has been frequently brought up by many individuals. The cost thereof is generally perceived as high […]
The use of masks has become common practice during the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, and this will probably continue for many months. This of course is […]
Listen to the interview with Yolande van der Westhuizen as SAAA (South African Association of Audiologists) representative here: Do you want to book an appointment […]
Human immunodeficiency virus and hearing impairment Considering that an estimated 36.7 million individuals live with HIV/AIDS and literature reporting that HIV/AIDS contributes to hearing loss, […]
Audiologists are the professionals that specialize in the clinical diagnosis and management of hearing loss – we hold a minimum qualification of 4 years (honors […]
Hearing loss is defined as a decline in hearing ability that is caused by a variety of factors such as noise exposure, ototoxic medications, medical […]
Hellen Keller said that blindness separates you from things, but deafness separates you from people… Hearing is one of the fundamental aspects that is […]
