For more than 32 years, a mathematics professor in Nigeria had normal hearing. But after three weeks of fever and medication, his hearing became so bad that he could hardly hear a gunshot. In 2002, Stephen Yaukubu Kutchin woke up one morning with most of his hearing ability gone. A mathematics professor at the University…
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It was mid-morning when a former New Jersey policeman found himself being dragged by his left arm through a window of a car down a narrow street. He was simply trying to ticket the driver; instead, he found himself fighting for his arm and his life. This incident, along with a history of multiple ear…
Read MoreHere at JHBI, we only work with hearing aid manufacturers that have proven dependability and feature the most up-to-date technology. When you come to our office for a hearing aid consultation, our certified audiologists will provide you with important information as you consider purchasing a hearing aid. We are here to help you every step…
Read More[intlink id=”133″ type=”page”]Dr. Pearson[/intlink] is a graduate of the University of Florida, where she received her Bachelor of Art degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She earned her Master of Science degree from the University of South Florida and was later awarded her Doctor of Audiology degree from A.T. Still University. She earned her Certificate…
Read MoreJust one loud bang of a nearby firecracker can permanently damage your hearing. But by following a few simple precautions, you can enjoy your Independence Day festivities while still protecting your hearing. According to the Better Hearing Institute, fireworks should be left to the professionals and enjoyed from a comfortable distance, where spectators can enjoy…
Read MorePanasonic Corporation has received the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal for the company’s JZ Series digital hearing instruments, after evaluation by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. [Read the full press release.] The newly designed hearing instrument resembles an MP3 player, is palm-sized and features an LCD screen and an earphone with microphones. It was specifically created…
Read More[intlink id=”521″ type=”post”]May is Better Hearing Month[/intlink]; and while 1 in 10 people in the United States have hearing loss, many don’t realize their options! Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute is a state-of-the-art facility that provides customized treatment plans and rehabilitative options for our patients with hearing loss conditions. So take a moment, and join…
Read MoreHearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans today, and is the third most common health problem in the United States. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with advanced age, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65. With the increased use of personal music players (MP3s) and earbuds, the number…
Read More[intlink id=”55″ type=”page”]Dr. Green[/intlink] gives God all the credit for Barry Blazs’ miraculous recovery in this 700 Club featured story. Expected not to survive a serious motorcycle accident in 2004, Barry, a worship leader and musician, is able to rejoice.
Read MoreThe human ear is located within the temporal bone, a large and complex bone that makes up the side of the skull. As a result, Neurotologists are trained to treat a variety of disorders that affect structures located in and around the ear and temporal bone. Disorders of hearing, balance, and facial nerve function as…
Read MoreYes. Neurologists are medical physicians (not surgeons) that treat problems of the nervous system. (These include problems of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system).
Read MoreYes. Neurosurgeons surgically treat disorders of the brain and spinal cord. Neurotologists and neurosurgeons often work together to treat complex tumors and other disorders that affect both the brain and the skull base.
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