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Dr. Matthew Perry to sing at Orioles Game

Dr. Matthew Perry will sing the National Anthem at Camden Yards on Friday, August 12th for the Orioles vs. Detroit Tigers game at 7:05 p.m. Dr. Perry is in a 5 person a capella group called Bonus Track. This is the second time the group has been invited to perform

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Harford County Aegis “Ask A Doctor” – Why does Harmony Hearing bill my health insurance for a hearing evaluation while some places advertise free hearing tests?

Q: Why does Harmony Hearing bill my health insurance for a hearing evaluation while some places advertise free hearing tests? A: There’s a big difference between an “audiological evaluation” and a “free hearing test”.  An audiological evaluation is typically performed by a Doctor of Audiology, and it is a thorough

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Harford County Aegis “Ask A Doctor” – What’s the difference between an “audiologist” and an “audioprostologist”?

Q: What’s the difference between an “audiologist” and an “audioprostologist”? A: There are basically two different types of professionals that dispense hearing aids – audiologists and hearing instrument specialists.  “Audiologists” are university-educated clinicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders.  An audiologist holds either a

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Hearing Loss & Dementia

A recent report by Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging determined there is a link between hearing loss and the onset of dementia. The study concluded that “adults with hearing loss are significantly more likely than adults with normal hearing to develop dementia.” Mild hearing loss doubled the

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Harford County Aegis “Ask A Doctor” – I’ve noticed that some hearing aids cost significantly more than others. Why is this, and are higher-end hearing aids worth the extra investment?

Q: I’ve noticed that some hearing aids cost significantly more than others.  Why is this, and are higher-end hearing aids worth the extra investment? A: Manufacturers don’t design entry and mid-level hearing aids.  They design the best product they can and then limit its features to create products that can

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