Ace Audiology & Hearing Melbourne Pty Ltd - Recent Posts

A Common Form of Genetic Hearing Loss - Connexin 26

Connexin 26 is a protein that builds specialised conduction channels between cells in the cochlea. In particular, Connexin 26 permits the circulation of K+ (Potassium) that is released from endolymph...

Age Related Hearing Loss - Presbyacusis

Hearing Loss due to age is the most common form of sensorineural hearing loss. Currently in Australia 1 in six suffer hearing loss but by 2050 this will increase to one in four as we are living longe...

Hearing Protection Legislation for Nightclubs Mooted.

The Federal government is considering legislation to protect the hearing of patrons attending nightclubs where the noise exceeds safe limits. It is suggested that compulsory provision by the nightclu...