May 12, 2017
If you have noticed that your seasonal allergies this Spring have been worse than previous years, you are not alone. Experts say that the increased temperatures combined with carbon dioxide, have caused a lot more sniffling this season. These climate changes, along with higher pollen count in the area, have caused an extended allergy season. There […]
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May 8, 2017
What is BPPV? BPPV stands for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. This is the MOST common cause of spinning dizziness. It has been estimated 20% of patients seeing a physician for dizziness have been diagnosed with BPPV. There are a few key characteristics for diagnosing BPPV: Triggered by position change; typically turning over in bed or […]
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May 2, 2017
Each May, professionals and organizations in the communication sciences dedicate the month to raising awareness about communication disorders. The goal is to educate the public regarding the impact of these disorders as well as treatment options and research that can improve the outcomes for individuals touched by hearing loss, voice, speech and language disorders. This […]
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April 11, 2017
Millions of Americans have some form of hearing loss. The appropriate treatment for hearing loss is with hearing aids. Research has suggested the longer and more severe the hearing loss is the more consequences there are for it going untreated. Some people don’t get hearing aids because of financial reasons which could be overcome with […]
Read ArticleMarch 29, 2017
The Auditory System The auditory system is comprised of very delicate, complex structures that work together seamlessly to send a message to the brain. It can be split into three sections: the outer, middle, and inner ear. Beyond the inner ear is the central auditory system, where sound is sent to the brain for processing. […]
March 24, 2017
Having a baby comes with many joys. I understand this joy because I have one child and another on the way. One big decision that has to be made after baby is born, is to breast-feed or bottle-feed? If you choose to breast-feed but you and baby are having trouble or baby is not gaining […]
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