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Smallest bones in the human body

Smallest bones in the human body

Interesting facts about the smallest bones in the human body namely the three little bones in the middle ear. These bones are the malleus, the incus and stapes bones or hammer, anvil and stirrup bones. Their embryology is absolutely fascinating considering that they...
Otitis Externa

Otitis Externa

OTITIS EXTERNA OR INFECTION OF THE OUTER EAR CANAL, LATERAL TO THE EARDRUM Otitis externa or outer ear infection is an entity which most people are aware of because they might have had the infection themselves or a close relative has had it.  It will then be evident...
Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids

Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids

A Bone-anchored hearing aid is a type of hearing aid based on bone conduction. It is primarily suited to people who have conductive hearing losses, unilateral hearing loss and people with mixed hearing losses who cannot otherwise wear ‘in the ear’ hearing aids. The...
Hearing Loss in Professional Musicians

Hearing Loss in Professional Musicians

Have you ever wondered whether Musicians who are generally exposed to loud music over a prolonged period of time have a higher incidence of hearing loss? During the last number of years, both Musicians and Hearing Specialists have become aware that rock and classic...