Our Team Behind the Scenes: John Galvin, PhD
John Galvin, PhD has been a cochlear implant researcher for more than twenty years pursuing a range of research interests including single-and multi-channel psychophysical studies, speech perception (English and other languages), sound source localization, music perception, and auditory training. Between grant submissions and publications, Dr. Galvin is an avid espresso drinker, tennis, squash, and pickleball…
Hearing Aids & Healthy Brain Function
Hearing doesn’t just involve your ears; it requires your brain, too. If you have untreated hearing loss, your brain has to work extra hard to compensate and help you hear. This can be incredibly taxing and puts you at risk of developing dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. Fortunately, research shows that hearing aids…
What Causes the Ear to Bleed?
If your ear begins to bleed, it can be alarming. Fortunately, it’s not usually the sign of too serious, though you should seek medical attention promptly to avoid complications. Below we review five possible causes of a bleeding ear. Ruptured Eardrum One of the signs of a torn or punctured eardrum is blood coming from…
The Connection Between Heart Health & Hearing Loss
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., which is why caring for your cardiovascular system is so important. In addition to keeping your heart healthy, exercising can benefit your auditory system, too. We explore this link below. Understanding Heart Disease The Centers for Disease Control…
Breaking Down Allergy Myths
Your immune system’s job is to protect your body from diseases, viruses and infections. But if you have allergies, your immune system mistakes harmless substances such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, certain foods, mold and insect stings as dangerous intruders and overreacts. During this overreaction, antibodies known as Immunoglobulin E (IgE) are released, triggering…
What You Need to Know About Summer Allergies
You may think that allergy season ends with April showers and May flowers, but for many, this is not the case. It’s common to experience allergies throughout the summer. Below we review commonly asked questions about summer allergies and what you need to know. What Causes Summer Allergies? There are many causes of summer allergies….
How Fast Can Hearing Loss Progress?
Hearing loss is a progressive condition, meaning it develops slowly over time. How quickly it develops depends on a variety of factors, such as genetics and lifestyle habits. Below we review how fast hearing loss progresses, factors that accelerate it and how you can slow it down. Will My Hearing Loss Progress Quickly? Most people’s…
The Osia System: A Game Changer
By Javia Headley, Marketing Communications Manager Jason Jacobs was the first patient at the House Institute to receive the new Cochlear™ Osia® System, an active osseointegrated steady state implant system using digital piezoelectric stimulation. The Osia Implant is designed to be placed under the skin with minimally invasive surgery. It works by bypassing damaged areas…
The Future is Hear: Looking Ahead at Cochlear Implant Technology
By John Galvin, PhD and Javia Headley, Marketing Communications Manager Cochlear implant research at The House Institute started in 1957 when a patient alerted William House, MD, to the work of Andre Djourno. Djourno was a neurophysicist who implanted an electrode into the ear of a patient living with severe ear disease and found the…
Ensuring the Successful Repair of Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
By Mia Miller, MD and Helena Wichova, MD In the last two decades, superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome has become a more familiar diagnosis. Patients usually complain of sound and pressure-induced dizziness, trouble hearing, ear fullness, and hearing one’s heartbeat or breathing. When we suspect this diagnosis, a high-resolution computed tomography (CT) helps identify an…
