The other day a friend of mine mentioned that her daughter (newborn) had a hearing test in the hospital before she was discharged and she asked me how that is possible. It occurred to me that some people think newborns...
Of Hearing Loss & Legislation
There are two especially important pieces of pending legislation in congress now that are particularly relevant to both Audiology as a profession and all Americans with hearing loss. The proposed bills recognize the effect of hearing loss on our aging...
Guidelines for when to visit an Audiologist
Here are some general guidelines to follow when choosing who to visit first for your hearing or vestibular disorder: For Emergencies such as sudden, dramatic hearing loss, extreme pain, excessive bleeding, and head injuries please visit your local emergency room....
What is an Au.D.?
Au.D. is a degree designation that stands for Doctor of Audiology. Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) is the most common degree earned in order to practice audiology today. You may also see audiologist who have Master’s degrees (M.A. or M.S. or...