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Self fit hearing aids equivalent to audiologist fit hearing aids?

  • Aug 1, 2024
  • 1 min read

With rising interest in over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids as an alternative to traditional audiologist-fit devices, understanding their long-term efficacy is crucial. However, given the novelty of the US Food and Drug Administration category of OTC hearing aids, minimal evidence currently supports their long-term efficacy.



 
 

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Children's Cochlear Implants

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