Link Between Balance and Hearing In addition to hearing taking place in the ears, did you know what balance does too? Both sensory systems for processing sound as well as maintaining balance are in the inner ear. How does hearing work? The auditory system is the sensory system for hearing. It involves the ears and [...]
Harlan Carroll, Vestibular Audiologist As the masses of students flock back to school, learning the educational fundamentals you’d expect, there is a buzz of anticipation in the air. Back to school brings about learning new academic subjects and other challenges, as well as opportunities to grow. Even if you’re done with your formal education, there [...]
Would Lyric Fit Your Lifestyle? Wearing traditional hearing aids can really affect your day-to-day activities and quality of life. From the hearing devices to the accessories, there is just more to manage and maintain. Lyric, on the other hand, allows you to live the full life you’re accustomed to. Lyric is the world's first and [...]
Combatting Motion Sickness in Summer Travel Dr. Jennifer Grace, Clinical Director With summer here, many people take to the road, water and air for vacation. Cruises are especially popular during the summer months. If you’ve ever been on a cruise, you’ve likely seen a lot of people equipped with their motion sickness prevention apparatus. That [...]
Receive Treatment for Dizziness, Vertigo and Imbalance from the Comfort of Home Dr. Tin Truong If you or a loved one suffer from vestibular dysfunction, which is a leading cause of dizziness, vertigo and imbalance, we’re here to offer our expertise in diagnosis and treatment, regardless of where you live. We are now able to [...]
Dr. Hannah Williams When you get treatment for hearing loss, it has the proven ability to positively affect your overall health and well-being. With the growing global elderly population, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates by 2050, more than 900 million people will have disabling hearing loss. They also estimate that unaddressed hearing loss comes [...]
We recently had a roundtable discussion with our Associate Director of Amplification, Dr. Amber Kasten, along with our amplification team: Dr. Christopher Garrett, Dr. Lydia Riehl and our 4th year doctoral student extern, Roxanna Massoodnia. In the video, they spoke about the wonderful things they’ve learned and experienced from fitting Lyric hearing aids and what [...]
Five Tips for Balanced Living from a Vestibular Audiologist Dr. Jennifer Grace, Clinical Director If you have a vestibular disorder, causing you dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance, taking good care of yourself and your overall health is of utmost importance. It certainly can leave you feeling run down and discouraged. It goes without saying that you [...]
We are pleased to announce our Institute’s three new Audiology Aides: Alejandra Montoya, Naomi Vega and Raquel Redjai. Our Audiology Aides support our clinical team for both our balance and amplification specialties at the practice. They are the friendly faces that provide exceptional care to our patients, while supporting our doctors of audiology to help [...]
This Sunday is arguably the best day of the year for many Americans, as we gather together to celebrate the biggest game in football - Super Bowl LIII. Even if you're not in Atlanta with all the other hard-core football fans, the Super Bowl is a fun time to get together with family and friends [...]
Our Newport-Mesa Audiology Balance & Ear Institute Amplification Team (Dr. Amber Kasten, Dr. Christopher Garrett, Dr. Lydia Riehl and student extern, Roxanna Massoodnia) discuss the 100% invisible Lyric hearing device. They speak about Lyric's features, benefits, fitting and more. Lyric is the world's only 100% invisible hearing aid that delivers clear, natural sound. It requires [...]
Photo Credit: The Dizzy Cook Many of our patients maintain a healthy diet regimen to avoid vestibular migraines and dizziness episodes. Finding recipes and ingredients that aid in this process, that also taste delicious, is a challenge. For the holidays, it can detract from the joy of the festivities if you can’t eat [...]
On behalf of all us at Newport-Mesa Audiology Balance & Ear Institute, we hope you enjoy this festive holiday season! We'd like to share our seasons greetings and end-of-year update with you. Read the PDF version: Holiday Newsletter 2018 or the image version below.
By Lydia Riehl, Au.D. In the new adaptation of the classic movie, A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper plays the role of rockstar, Jackson Maine, a character who deals with a health issue that is not often portrayed in the media - Tinnitus. Throughout the film, Jackson Maine appears to be visibly frustrated his sharp, [...]
This Thanksgiving, we would like to express our gratitude for our many blessings. We are thankful for our valued patients, referring physicians and our growing Institute family. This year, we have grown our Institute’s team of Doctors of Audiology to 14, we have three new Audiology Aides and a new Assistant Director of Clinical Research. [...]
By Dr. Stacie Pilgrim, Director of Clinical Research As we honor our country’s veterans this November, we feel it’s important to recognize how many military veterans are affected by hearing loss. Routine exposure to loud noise in active combat, as well as simply working on a flight line, ship or with explosives can deteriorate a [...]
By Dr. Amber Kasten, Associate Director of Amplification If you weren’t already convinced why Lyric hearing devices are the optimum choice for better hearing, here are 10 reasons why you should try them. 10. It comes with a 45-day trial period. Even if the other 9 reasons don’t entice you, a month and a half [...]
Practicing Good Communication Strategies and Self–Advocacy for Patients with Hearing Loss By: Christopher Garrett, Au.D. People who have hearing loss, often struggle in settings where communication is critical for success. Not being able to hear clearly and communicate effectively can have a negative impact on all aspects of life including school, work, social situations and [...]
By Dr. Amber Kasten, Associate Director of Amplification With the end of summer fast approaching and the stressors of fall just around the corner, it’s important to remember to take time out of your day to relax and reset. This Labor Day weekend, once all your family and friends have gone home, you should try [...]
By Dr. Jennifer Grace, Clinical Director Summer is in full swing, bringing with it all the fun that accompanies it. For these few months of summer break, when school’s out and vacations abound, there are countless activities to choose from when deciding how to spend your free time. We are fortunate in Southern California to [...]
