Each October we highlight the importance of our hearing. Hearing connects us to people, and it is critical for us at work. As we get older, untreated hearing loss is directly linked to cognitive issues such as dementia. The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that approximately 28.8 [...]
Over the last several years we have seen many patients, particularly those ages 20-40 who come to me complaining of hearing loss. After performing a complete Audiological evaluation, we find that their hearing is testing within normal limits. So why are they having difficulty hearing? This article in the New York Times, written by [...]
(New York, NY, May 1, 2021) The office of Dominick Servedio, AuD, Barbara Grossman, AuD and the American Academy of Audiology announce that May is National Better Hearing Month. To commemorate this year’s theme of building connections for Better Speech and Hearing Month, the office of Dominick Servedio, AuD and Barbara Grossman AuD have [...]
Do you have a Golden Ear??? For those of you who haven’t caught on yet, there is a show on television called the Masked Singer in it’s 5th season now. An extraordinary singing competition that originated in South Korea. The show features participants who may be sports figures or politicians, actual professional singers or [...]
In 2007, the World Health Organization designated March 3 as World Hearing Health Day in order to raise awareness to the growing numbers of those suffering from hearing loss and the importance of hearing health care. In 2017, the NIH National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders stated that 48 million Americans suffer [...]
The importance of our balance system is often neglected. Many people do not realize that the most common cause of falls especially in the older population is due to a problem in their inner ear which houses our balance system known as the vestibular system. Many of our patients are referred to us by [...]
UNCOVERING THE MYSTERY OF BALANCE DISORDER Now in its 23rd year, Balance Awareness Week is an annual awareness campaign to broaden the public’s understanding of balance-related vestibular disorders, such as Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraine, and symptoms ranging from dizziness and imbalance, to vertigo and tinnitus. While many of these conditions are incurable, faster [...]
These are challenging times and many people are not sure whether it is safe to see their healthcare providers. Now more than ever it is so important to maintain your health and your hearing is no exception. Now that we are beginning to see some restrictions lifted and can visit with friends and family, [...]
COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND In an effort to assist our medical professionals on the front lines, the office of Dr. Dominick Servedio and Dr. Barbara Grossman have made a donation to the Mt Sinai Covid-19 Response Fund. We continue to think of all of our patients at this difficult time and look forward to seeing everyone [...]
