There is a growing concern in the medical community about the long term effects that some forms of drugs have on people. In particular, hearing loss has become one of the fastest-growing drug-induced health concerns. This form of hearing loss is known as ototoxicity, and has been linked to antibiotics as well as analgesics,
There has been another round of advancements made for individuals with hearing problems. Where people with hearing impairment once had a many difficulties when it came to planning a fun and engaging vacation, there are now more options than ever before. Many tourist companies are doing their utmost to cater to the deaf community, resulting
Bone conduction implant technology appears to be the future of hearing loss correction. Although it was called infeasible not even a decade ago by individuals in the research community, recent developments have patients, doctors, and government committees turning their head to see what is going to happen next. It is being used in limited circumstances
Many people are unaware of the fact that over thirty six million people in the United States alone suffer from some form of hearing loss. The experts at the Institution for Deafness and other Communication Disorders estimate that it will continue to be one of the greatest and most common ailments for decades to come.