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What does hearing loss sound like?
Hearing loss is one of the biggest health concerns in Thousand Oaks and throughout the U.S, affecting nearly 48 million people. Since symptoms of this condition appear so gradually, many people are completely unaware they…
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What is Ototoxicity?
Chances are, you have heard your Simi Valley audiologist mention ototoxicity as a possible cause of hearing loss. But what is it?Ototoxicity refers to chemicals or drugs that are toxic to the ear. These medications…
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Hearing Loss in the Classroom
Last year, we published an article about what the future of hearing was in schools. Since then, the Center for Disease and Control has estimated that the number of school-aged children with hearing loss has increased…
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Improvement in Hearing Devices
Decibel Hearing Services has been around for well over a decade and Kelley and I have been audiologists for many years. Hearing aid manufacturers come up with “new and improved” devices every year and while…
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The Importance of Hearing Aids
The top three physical conditions in Thousand Oaks and throughout the country are: There are more than 48 million people currently suffering from some type of hearing loss. Of those millions of people, only 20…
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10 Tips for Efficient Communication with the Hearing Impaired
Communicating With Hearing Loss Communicating well is an art form. Knowing when to pause, listen and laugh are all skills we learn as we age. But do you know the finer points of how to…
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Are You Living with an Acoustic Neuroma in Thousand Oaks? Part 2: Risks, Diagnostics & Treatment Options
Although acoustic neuromas aren’t the most common audiological concern affecting Thousand Oaks residents’ hearing and balance, these tumors affect a significant number of people throughout California and across the U.S. In Part 1 of this…
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Welcome to Our New Office
Those of you who received our most recent newsletter will have seen we moved our Thousand Oaks office to a new location just around the corner.Our new address is: 100 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, #268Thousand…
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Are You Living with an Acoustic Neuroma? Part 1: Understanding Auditory Tumors
An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor of the inner ear that can cause problems with the auditory system, including hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo and dizziness, patients of all ages. Acoustic neuromas form on the…
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The History of Hearing Aids
Think hearing loss is a modern-day condition, occurring in line with the development of personal music players and industrial equipment? Think again. This is the evolution of the hearing aid.Hearing loss has been around for…