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 [...]
Know Your Options: Early Intervention and Treatment Services Across the Lifespan Addressing hearing loss isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Options exist across the lifespan: Infants and Toddlers: The earlier that hearing loss is identified, and intervention begins, the greater the chances that children will develop language and meet other developmental milestones as expected. Intervention may [...]
If you have been contemplating taking up a musical instrument, now is the time to do it. Recent studies have shown that playing an instrument can help maintain one’s ability to process speech especially in difficult listening situations such as background noise. As we get older our cognitive ability can begin to decline. Research [...]
Every year in May the American Speech Language and Hearing Association uses this month to raise awareness regarding communication disorders. This year the theme is “Communication Across the Lifespan.” People of all ages can develop loss of hearing. We hope that people will take this time to evaluate their hearing by answering these questions [...]
That sound you get when you leave a concert. That constant Ringing in the Ears. The Tinnitus Effect! Recently the Today show on NBC produced a segment called “Do you hear what I hear” featuring Marko Costanzo a Foley artist, (someone who reproduces sounds in life that are used in videos and films). Marko [...]
Celebrate March 3, World Hearing Day The World Health Organization has designated March 3 as World Hearing Health Day. The purpose is to raise awareness of the impact hearing loss has on our ability to function in our daily lives. According to the National Institute of Deafness, 48 million Americans suffer from some degree of [...]
Last week the Internet went crazy over an auditory illusion asking the question, did you hear Yanni or Laurel? A few years ago we had the same craze over the color of a dress! So what makes it so hard for people to agree on what they are hearing??? Both Yanni and Laurel have sounds [...]
