A common complaint that we hear from our patients is their regular struggle to participate in conversations and social settings due to background noise interference. This can happen at restaurants, parks, family get-togethers, religious services, and even stores....
As a fellow in the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), it is always a pleasure to attend the largest gathering of audiologists in the country at the AAA annual convention. As a cowboy at heart, I was particularly excited that this year’s convention was held in...
Every day, we have the pleasure of welcoming new patients and friends into our office. It is always nice to see new faces. These new faces often come with stories of an individual history of personal hearing problems and concerns. I love hearing each story and...
Being current on new hearing aid technology is something the doctors at Hearing & Balance Doctors of Utah take seriously. With new technology from six major manufacturers constantly being introduced, this process takes time. Our doctors have a series of tests they...
Three of our doctors were recently able to attend an educational training event in New York City. At Hearing & Balance Doctors, we are committed to staying current on the latest technology and advances in our field. There are literally thousands of hearing aids on...
Dizziness and vertigo are problems that afflict many people worldwide. In fact, dizziness is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits in people over the age of 65. What causes it? There are many potential causes for dizziness, but in the over 65 population,...
At Hearing & Balance Doctors, we employ only doctors of audiology. It is one thing that makes our clinic great and sets us apart from other clinics in the region. People sometimes ask us, “What is a doctor of audiology?” A doctor of audiology is a professional...
One topic that was explored at this year’s Audiology NOW conference was a potential medical cure for hearing loss. Most hearing loss is a result of damage to the hair cells of the inner ear. Once these hair cells are damaged, there is no way to heal them. Currently,...
Dr. Richard Luekenga, Dr. Ryan Whitaker & Dick Nourse, retired KSL Channel 5 news anchorman, took the time to educate a group of St. George locals about the relationship between how we hear and how we connect (cognitively and socially). This very important theme...
Our doctors of audiology are inviting you to try TWO uniquely different styles of open invisible hearing aids. One type of invisible technology is designed to fit deep inside the ear canal, and the other is very small and fits behind the ear with a hair thin wire that...
