Hearing aids can make a dramatic difference in the life of a person who has hearing loss. Improved hearing leads to improved communication and connection with the world. Now, a study published in the Journal of the America Medical Association (JAMA) Neurology shows that managing hearing loss with hearing aids may help reduce or prevent dementia.
Are you considering over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids? These new devices can be purchased without a medical prescription or a hearing exam and are lower in cost than traditional hearing aids. However, these may be the very reasons that OTC hearing aids are not a good choice for some people. If you purchase hearing aids that …
Many of us cherish the changing of the seasons. Here in North Carolina, the cooler temperatures of autumn offer a welcome break from the sizzle of a Southern summer. Unfortunately, along with the changing leaves, pumpkin spice, and cozy weather, the new season can also bring allergies.
Otosclerosis is a common condition that causes mild-to-severe hearing loss due to abnormal bone growth inside the ear. It affects millions of Americans each year and is thought to be hereditary. Women are most at risk for otosclerosis. The term itself is derived from “oto” (of the ear) and “sclerosis” (abnormal bone remodeling or hardening).
Wingate University’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies has recognized Dr. William A. McClelland as a Clinical Associate Professor for the Harris Department of PA Studies. The physicians at Cornerstone, Ear, Nose & Throat, P.A. have always provided their time and expertise to help in the education of future clinicians in the Union County area. For …
CornerStone Ear, Nose & Throat has earned accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Computed Tomography Laboratories (ICACTL), in the areas of Sinus and Temporal Bone, for its on-site Computed Tomography (CT) imaging services. The practice is the only lab in this region, and one of only eight labs in North Carolina, to …
