House Calls Magazine Issue 2 - House Ear Institute

	House Calls Magazine
			Issue 1
			HEI Children's Center Parents may suspect a hearing problem when their baby does not respond to a sound by turning to look in the direction of the source. But how does one actually test the hearing ability of a newborn? read more Childhood Ear Infections Following the common cold, middle ear infections (otitis media) are the most common ailment affecting children age eight and younger. Inappropriate use of prescription antibiotics to treat these infections has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria. read more Turn Down the Volume "Crank it up!" two audio engineers shouted as they set up speaker demonstrations at a recent trade show. Their words along with the floor-shaking output of the speakers, reverberated across the exhibit floor to a booth where House Ear Institute staff members were handing out information about noise-induced hearing loss. read more EXPERT INTERVIEW: A New Alternative to Hearing Aids Hearing aids or some other type of assisting listening device may be in your future or that of a loved one. Find out about the latest developments and new devices. read more