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House Calls Magazine

 

    Issue 5
 

  

 

Deanne Bray, Hearing Success Story
The star of the television show Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye reveals her own story as an actress, growing up Deaf from birth.
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Test Results Stack Up
A new test proves more specific and more sensitive in detecting small acoustic tumors that previously were often missed. Members of HEI's Electrophysiology Department describe how the improved technology finds tiny vestibular schwannomas.
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Noise Hazards for Children
It's important that children and teens develop good listening habits early and don't become conditioned to listening to music at excessive levels... exposure to sound levels exceeding 85 decibles can cause permanent damage.
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Tribute to Howard P. House, M.D.
His humanitarian vision and dedication to hearing health touched the lives of thousands and left an indelible imprint on hearing research and medicine. 
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EXPERT INTERVIEW: Hearing Loss and the Family
While the patient may have a hearing loss, the family experiences a communication loss. Misunderstandings frequently occur over what is being said. Raised voices and constant repetition cause stress.
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