SH Audiology

03/23/2026

Hearing loss affects many people worldwide, with an estimated 400 million people, including 34 million children, living with disabling hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization.

If left untreated, this form of hearing loss has been proven to affect health and quality of life over time.

03/20/2026

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(415) 362-2901 | We love the renewed energy we feel when spring finally starts to make itself known, and the itch to start a new house project and work in the yard. In the excitement, don’t forget to protect your hearing. Many appliances and tools we use are far too loud for our…

03/18/2026

Today’s AI-enabled hearing aids learn from your environments and adapt automatically, which is great for busy, noisy days.

Set up location-based modes (home, office, favorite café) and ask us to prioritize the voices you hear most often for easier conversations. If listening still feels tiring, a quick fine-tune can reduce fatigue without sacrificing clarity.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Have a great time with family and friends.

03/16/2026

Do migraines appear as your tinnitus worsens? You’re not imagining the connection: these conditions can share triggers such as stress and poor sleep.

Build a simple routine: lower daily stress with brief mindfulness, keep a consistent bedtime, and avoid loud sound exposure to help with both
If symptoms escalate, we’ll tailor a plan that addresses your tinnitus so you can get back to your day with fewer flare-ups!

03/09/2026

We often think of hearing loss as an age-related disorder, but it’s not always so simple.

According to the World Report on Hearing, determining factors of whether someone has or does not have hearing loss can include genetics, biological, psychosocial and environmental factors.

03/06/2026

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(415) 362-2901 | If you have a sound sensitivity condition, certain sounds in your environment can seem unbearably loud and/or trigger an extreme reaction. This hypersensitivity can be annoying, painful and even debilitating. The two most prominent types of sound sensitivity conditions are hyperacus...

03/04/2026

Studies have shown a link between hearing loss and kidney disease. Researchers suspect that a combination of factors contribute to the connection, such as common co-morbidities, ototoxic medications and changes in blood flow.

Awareness is the first step toward better health. March is National Kidney Month, which makes it an ideal time to add a routine hearing check-up to your health checklist and a great time to talk to your doctor about other preventative health measures to take.

03/03/2026

Did you know that today is World Hearing Day? We’re proud to play our part in helping to make hearing healthcare a reality for those who need it most!

03/02/2026

Does it feel like you hear ringing in your ear more at the end of the day?

Many patients report noticeable relief when they wear their devices most or all of the day and use sound enrichment programs to soften the contrast of tinnitus.

If the noise feels louder in quiet rooms, try adding gentle background sound (like a fan or soft music) and follow-up with our audiology team about enabling your device’s tinnitus features.

02/23/2026

Did you know that you’re twice as likely to have hearing loss if you have cancer or diabetes? If you’ve been diagnosed with one of these conditions, it’s important to have regular hearing tests. Call our office to schedule an appointment today.

02/20/2026

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(415) 362-2901 | Hearing loss is an incredibly complex condition, and there are many factors that can influence hearing health or cause hearing loss. While some of them are well-known—aging and exposure to loud noise, for example—others may surprise you, such as viruses and viral infections. How...