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Introducing Tony Iveson: Hear4U Newark’s Lead Audiologist

This week, we interviewed Tony Iveson, one of Hear4U’s expert audiologists who has been a valued member of our team for the past 2 years. With 25 years of experience, Tony ensures professional and efficient care through his unique approach. He is not only knowledgeable and skilled, but also known

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Are COVID Vaccines Linked to Hearing Problems?

During 2022, the World Health Organization began examining rare reports of hearing issues occurring after COVID-19 vaccinations. They posted a newsletter on their website, stating they had received reports of auditory problems like tinnitus and hearing loss potentially linked to the vaccines. Read on to find out what we know

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Troubleshooting Common Hearing Aid Faults

Like any technology, hearing aids can develop faults and won’t always function perfectly all the time. Whether it be in the form of unpleasant whistling, batteries running low too quickly, or the devices not producing any sound at all, hearing aid wearers are likely to encounter problems from time to

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Can Vitamins and Minerals Prevent Hearing Loss?

According to a report from food.gov.uk, around half of UK adults are currently taking food supplements on a regular basis, while a third have taken them in the past. All of us know that Vitamin C boosts your immune system, Vitamin D strengthens your bones, and vitamin A is beneficial

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Auditory Deprivation and How It Can Affect You

What Is Auditory Deprivation? Auditory deprivation occurs when your brain no longer receives or interprets sound due to hearing loss. This leads to brain atrophy and potential issues with processing audiyory stimuli, even after you being wearing hearing aids. Auditory deprivation can affect individuals with any level of hearing loss,

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Ototoxic Hearing Loss: What You Need to Know

What Is Ototoxicity? Certain medicines damage the ear and may cause hearing loss or balance issues. These ototoxic drugs, also known as ototoxins, include treatments for cancer, heart disease, infections and other serious health conditions. Ototoxicity occurs when these medications poison the ear. There are certain medicines that can damage

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What Is a ‘Conch Removal’, and Can It Lead to Hearing Impairment?

Warning: Graphic imagery ahead. Striking ear modification trends that go way beyond a simple piercing have been around for years. Ear stretching, for example, involves gradually expanding an earlobe piercing-a practice that began thousands of years ago. Communities like the Maasai in Kenya and the Huaorani in the Amazon still

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Bone Conduction vs. Air Conduction: Which Is Right for You?

So, you have made the important decision of addressing your hearing loss. You are ready to seek medical help, and find the right treatment to improve your quality of life. But which type of treatment is most suitable for you? It is of great importance to note that only a

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Phonak Hearing Aids: Time for an Upgrade?

You might have heard that hearing aids usually have a lifespan of anywhere between 5 and 7 years. Since these guidelines are not exactly specific, it might be hard to pinpoint the exact moment in time when an upgrade is necessary. So, what are the signs that it might be

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