Cochlear Implantation Recovery: A Guide to Auditory and Speech Rehabilitation In my previous article, I discussed Cochlear implants as a crucial pathway, for hearing and speech rehabilitation, in those born without a sense of hearing. As this device is placed in the innermost ear, sound signalling to the brain is established. This, however, completes the … Read more
What does the Risk Look Like? Research has shown that the severity and the duration of diabetes is directly correlated with the rate of hearing loss. Hearing loss has been found to be more prevalent in individuals with a higher HbA1C level (>/= 8%). Moreover, people with pre-diabetes were also found to have a higher … Read more
Recovery and Rehabilitation Now that the cataract removal surgery is complete, post-surgery rehabilitation is crucial for a full recovery and the best possible outcome. Immediately after surgery, you will be taken to the recovery area where you can rest until you are ready to leave, usually the same day if there are no complications. A … Read more
What are Cataracts? Cataracts are the painless clouding of the eye’s normally clear lens. This is a common eye condition that can happen normally with aging. They usually take years to develop but overtime reduce the quality of vision in the affected eye. The cataract or clouded lens scatters light and makes it harder for … Read more
Topical pain management includes the use of sprays, creams, gels, or patches that can be applied directly over the area where pain is felt for relief. Different products use different ingredients. However, capsaicin is considered one of the most effective ingredients for topical pain relief. It can be helpful for several types of acute and … Read more
Presbycusis: Understanding Age-Related Hearing Loss and Its Impact on Daily Life What is presbycusis? The hearing loss of old age is called presbycusis. It involves both the ears and progresses slowly. The specific age at which, it starts is not defined, though it is commonly noticed in the late sixties or early seventies.Being the most common cause of hearing … Read more
Noise Induced Hearing Loss: Essential Prevention Tips and Rehabilitation Insights Our world has become so noisy that it is making us deaf! Exposure to loud noise has become so common that many people have stopped seeing it as an issue. It is not just an occasional party or a concert that exposes us to loud … Read more
