Hearing loss occurs for a wide variety of reasons. Some reasons are serious enough to require immediate and long-term attention. Other causes aren't so serious and will only require short-term attention. Below, we take a look at both types of...
Hearing Loss Caused by Ear Infections and How to Treat it
In some cases, an ear infection can cause temporary hearing loss. The term for this type of hearing loss is “conductive hearing loss” and it occurs when the infection blocks sound from reaching the middle ear via the ear canal.
Adult Hearing Loss: Prevention and Effects on Brain Health
We all know that our hearing keeps us connected to the world. Without our hearing, it is easy to become disconnected and isolated from others, a grave concern for the senior population. There is an abundance of attention in research and publications...
Common Balloon Sinuplasty Questions Answered
Wondering if you're a good candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty? Check out our video to see the benefits and post-operative care instructions for Balloon Sinuplasty surgery at the Silverstein Institute.
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), there are presently over 37 million Americans with hearing loss. Many of those with hearing loss are older individuals. According to the NIDCD, about a...
Are you actually allergic to penicillin? [VIDEO]
Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know about a new study that suggests a majority of children who have a penicillin allergy can take penicillin-based antibiotics without a problem.
Raising Awareness Around May as Better Hearing Month
May has been Better Hearing & Speech Month for more than 75 years, driving awareness in order to provide an avenue to discuss different hearing and communication impairments along with the ongoing research into treatments for them.
Another Silverstein Institute Success: Patient Testimonial
I recently had surgery performed on my left ear by Dr. Seth Rosenberg. I have been in the entertainment industry for the past 40 years and was unsure if I would be able to fully perform my audio duties ever again. But I was able to put Dr....
Each year the month of May is recognized as Better Hearing Month. Hearing loss is the third most common health issue - after arthritis and heart disease. At age 65, 1 in 3 adults have some degree of hearing loss. Unfortunately, only about 25% of...