Hearing Loss Linked to Gene Mutations
Mutations in the TGFBR1 gene, the underlying cause of some cases of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), may lead to hearing loss by preventing the...
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Over the past forty years the greatest joy of our business is providing the gift of better hearing. Difficulty hearing is one of the most common conditions among older adults. Many people make lifestyle adjustments rather than seek help. With the new advances in technology now is an ideal time to consider an evaluation. At Hopco Hearing Center, we have made a commitment to professional service, quality products and low prices. Here are some factors to keep in mind:
Choice – There are over 200 manufacturers we can service. Everyone’s hearing loss and lifestyle is different… So we offer a wide variety.
Follow-up – All aids come with a 60 day trial… We see you weekly during this time to assure your adjustments and the aids adjustment are satisfactory.
Continued Education – Every year we attend conventions and manufacturer seminars to keep up the latest fitting news and technology. We are members of nationally accredited American Speech and Hearing Association, American Academy of Audiologists and the International Hearing Society.
June 9, 2020 / Hearing Loss
June 2, 2020
What is Hidden Hearing Loss?
It can be frustrating for people who struggle to hear everyday sounds and conversations to undergo a hearing test and...
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May 19, 2020
Research Examines Impacts of Auditory Processing Disorder
The recommended practices for diagnosis and intervention for central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) are dynamic, undergoing review and refinement as...
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May 12, 2020
Tinnitus Risk Increases When Diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia
Researchers examined the risk of tinnitus within 1 year following trigeminal neuralgia using data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance...
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May 5, 2020
How Does Hearing Loss Impact the Brain?
Daniela Beckmann, Mirko Feldmann, Olena Shchyglo and Professor Denise Manahan-Vaughan from the Department of Neurophysiology of the Medical Faculty worked...
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April 21, 2020
Hormone Replacement Could Increase Hearing Loss Risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) define hearing loss as the inability to hear sounds of 25 decibels or under in speech. This often...
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April 20, 2020 / Hearing Loss
Study Examines Drug that Blocks Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Loud noise can damage the inner ear and cause hearing loss. Studying mice, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine...
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April 7, 2020
New Data Helps Uncover Issues Present with Hearing Loss
The young man, a military veteran, had a history of significant noise exposure and limited use of hearing protection. “He...
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March 24, 2020
Study Shows Occupational Hearing Hazards Preventable with Protection
A recent study published by the American Journal of Industrial Medicine is the first to examine hearing loss prevalence by industry within the...
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March 10, 2020 / Hearing Loss
Research Shows Dogs Can Develop Hearing Loss
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Just like humans, dogs are sometimes born with impaired hearing or experience hearing loss as a result...
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