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October 16, 2019

Let’s Talk Tinnitus!

For some people, the presence of tinnitus is troubling, so their brain focuses on it, tries to manage it or treat it, which creates a concentrated awareness on the tinnitus....For some people, the presence of tinnitus is troubling, so their brain focuses on it, tries to manage it or treat it, which creates a concentrated awareness on the tinnitus. This “increased awareness” can lead to stress, resulting in further enhancement by the emotional centers of the brain, and further amplification of the tinnitus. In addition, if tinnitus is accompanied with hearing loss, the brain tries to compensate for the... Read More >

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but it also can sound like roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing. It may be soft or loud, high pitched or...Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but it also can sound like roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing. It may be soft or loud, high pitched or low pitched. You might hear it in either one or both ears. Roughly 10 percent of the adult population of the United States has experienced … Read More >

April 19, 2017

Message of Hope for Tinnitus Sufferers

The presentation, Message of Hope for Tinnitus Sufferers, will be about Glenn Schweitzer’s experience with tinnitus (and to a lesser extent Meniere’s disease) and how he was eventually able to find relief...The presentation, Message of Hope for Tinnitus Sufferers, will be about Glenn Schweitzer’s experience with tinnitus (and to a lesser extent Meniere’s disease) and how he was eventually able to find relief from the ringing in his ears. When it comes to tinnitus, few people have been let down harder than those with hearing loss as many of the common treatment options, like sound masking, are simply not possible. But Glenn’s story... Read More >

September 21, 2016

The Patient’s Guide to Tinnitus: 2016

Audiologists and other health professionals evaluate and manage tinnitus daily and can provide effective and useful management for up to 90% of all tinnitus patients. Although for some people with...Audiologists and other health professionals evaluate and manage tinnitus daily and can provide effective and useful management for up to 90% of all tinnitus patients. Although for some people with unrelenting tinnitus, it may be a chronic and disabling condition. Taming tinnitus begins with a complete history and audiologic evaluation, and may involve multiple health care professionals – depending on the findings. In this webinar, we’ll detail the types of... Read More >

A Veteran Shares his Experience with HLAA

An active member of HLAA’s Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter (VAAVC) since 2021, Vietnam vet Steven Sterry and his then-new hearing service dog, Zochi, were profiled in Hearing Life magazine’s...An active member of HLAA’s Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter (VAAVC) since 2021, Vietnam vet Steven Sterry and his then-new hearing service dog, Zochi, were profiled in Hearing Life magazine’s Fall 2022 issue. In honor of Veterans Day, we asked him for an update on his many activities supporting veterans, both with and without hearing … Read More >

HLAA Promotes Consumer Protection in Comments for New Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Rule

HLAA filed comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its proposed rule establishing Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids.  Once finalized by the FDA, consumers 18 and older with mild...HLAA filed comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its proposed rule establishing Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids.  Once finalized by the FDA, consumers 18 and older with mild to moderate hearing loss will be able to purchase hearing aids at retail and online outlets.  HLAA and organizations that signed onto these comments recommended … Read More >

We Hear You | Now Hear Us Documentary — HLAA Talkback Encore

When: October 28, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: Join by computer or mobile device. We Hear You is a groundbreaking documentary about hearing loss, the invisible disability...When: October 28, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: Join by computer or mobile device. We Hear You is a groundbreaking documentary about hearing loss, the invisible disability that impacts 430 million people worldwide, including 48 million in the United States alone. By shining a light on the hearing loss … Read More >

PFDD Meeting led by HLAA

HLAA’s Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting (Tuesday, May 25, 2021) HLAA received permission from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to hold an Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting for People...HLAA’s Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting (Tuesday, May 25, 2021) HLAA received permission from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to hold an Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting for People and Families Living with Sensorineural Hearing Loss on Tuesday, May 25, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (U.S. ET). This meeting represents the voice of the person … Read More >

Experience HLAA 2020

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As was the case with most in-person conventions taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic, HLAA 2020 was reimagined as a virtual event. To bring information to people living with hearing...As was the case with most in-person conventions taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic, HLAA 2020 was reimagined as a virtual event. To bring information to people living with hearing loss, HLAA hosted Experience HLAA! on June 18 and 19, our first virtual event, unlike anything HLAA has ever done. Our founder, Rocky Stone, would … Read More >

Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting led by HLAA

HLAA’s Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting (Tuesday, May 25, 2021) HLAA received permission from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to hold an Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting for People...HLAA’s Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting (Tuesday, May 25, 2021) HLAA received permission from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to hold an Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting for People and Families Living with Sensorineural Hearing Loss on Tuesday, May 25, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (U.S. ET). This meeting represents the voice of the person … Read More >