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Keeping You Connected — Expanded Telehealth Services Available!
At SH Audiology, we remain committed to the health and safety of our patients and employees. We are taking proactive steps to minimize person-to- person interaction, one of which is the expansion of virtual audiology…
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Reducing Falls, Improving Health
Did you know that almost one-third of adults over 60 have fallen during the past 12 months? Many falls result in injuries, ranging from minor to serious with long-term effects, and in some cases, even…
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Does Owl Research Hold the Key to Improved Pediatric Hearing Tests?
Identifying your child’s hearing loss as soon as possible is the key to the development of their speech and language skills. But without their ability to participate in the hearing testing process, audiologists are working…
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Distance Learning & Hearing Loss
Attending school with hearing loss is challenging. COVID-19 has added another layer to the already complex situation, as many schools throughout California have transitioned from in-person to online learning. Below is a guide for parents…
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What Is High-Frequency Hearing Loss?
It is estimated that around 48 million Americans experience hearing loss. One of the most common types of hearing loss is high-frequency hearing loss – a condition that describes difficulty hearing and understanding higher-pitch sounds.…
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Common Hearing Aid Fears
Hearing loss is a common condition, affecting roughly 48 million Americans. But despite its prevalence, it seems that most people put off seeking treatment. Only about one in five people who could benefit from hearing…
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Dizziness Linked to COVID-19
COVID-19 was first detected in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and experts are still unsure of a lot of aspects of the virus. One thing researchers have uncovered is that coronavirus is linked with neurological…
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Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hearing Loss
It may surprise you to learn that if you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you’re at an increased risk for ear problems – in particular, hearing loss and autoimmune ear disease. This is because RA affects…
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Strategies for Preventing Falls
An older adult ends up in the emergency room due to a fall about every 11 seconds in the United States. Falls are the leading cause of accidental death among the elderly, and can result…
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Hearing Loss Linked to Loneliness and Isolation
Many people around the world are suffering from loneliness and isolation after weeks of following stay-at-home orders. There is another condition besides COVID-19 contributing to these feelings, however, and it affects one in five people:…
