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by Envoy Medical Staff Member, on September 7, 2024

Hearing loss significantly impacts healthy aging. Discover its causes, how it influences our well-being, and effective management strategies. Understanding the Importance of Hearing Health September is Healthy Aging Month and …

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Topics:#staying healthy

by Envoy Medical Staff Member, on August 5, 2024

Today, it's estimated that 10% of the US population will undergo a procedure to have a medical device implanted within their bodies at some stage in their lifetime. To grasp …

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Topics:hearing lossactive middle ear implants

by Envoy Medical Staff Member, on June 1, 2024

When filling out my medical history form, I always make a point to note my hearing loss in both ears. Despite the absence of a cure for this condition, I …

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Topics:#betterhearingandspeechmonth

by Amy Pajula, on May 4, 2024

May is Better Speech and Hearing Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the widespread impact of hearing loss. It serves as a crucial reminder that hearing loss is …

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Topics:#betterhearingandspeechmonth

by Amy Pajula, on March 9, 2024

On February 6th, 2024, Minnesota representatives Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) and Angie Craig (D-MN) joined forces to introduce the bipartisan Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act. This pivotal bill aims to redefine …

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by Envoy Medical Staff Member, on February 2, 2024

Today, we have a larger number of older adults than any other recorded time in history; approximately 49 million Americans are 65 and older. The World Health Organization estimates that …

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Topics:live well with hearing losstools for hearing loss#staying healthy

by Amy Pajula, on January 7, 2024

If you or someone you love has hearing loss in one ear, you may have heard them say there isn't anything that can be done to help them. Historically, unilateral …

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Topics:untreated or under-treatedunilateral hearing losssingle sided deafnesssudden sensorineural hearing loss

by Envoy Medical Staff Member, on December 9, 2023

The association between hearing loss and cognitive decline has led some audiologists to incorporate cognitive testing as part of their patient evaluations. Cognitive impairment can be caused by many factors, …

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Topics:Newsletternew research on hearing loss#staying healthy#audiology

by Envoy Medical Staff Member, on November 3, 2023

As per the latest data from the US Census Bureau, there are an estimated 16.5 million veterans residing in the United States in 2021. We observe Veterans Day on November …

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Topics:hearing losslive well with hearing loss#staying healthy#veteran

by Envoy Medical Staff Member, on October 1, 2023

As the leaves change their colors and a crispness fills the air, October brings with it Audiology Awareness Month. This is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge and applaud these professionals …

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Topics:hearing loss#insurance#audiology

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