Julie Cardona & Associates

10/05/2025

SACIG conference 2025 in Cape Town.
A wonderful opportunity to learn from local and international experts in the field of cochlear implantation.

02/05/2025

👉🏻 Cholesteatoma is an abnormal skin formation inside the middle ear. It can develop for various reasons, such as repeated ear infections or auditory tube dysfunction - the canal that connects the ear to the back of the nose.
When the Eustachian tube doesn’t work properly, a vacuum is created that “pulls” the eardrum inwards. This movement can form a pocket where dead skin cells accumulate, giving rise to a cholesteatoma.

‼️ And there’s more: simple habits, such as avoiding the use of cotton buds in the ear, help a lot in prevention. Improper use of cotton buds can push wax inwards and cause trauma to the eardrum, favoring infections and changes that increase the risk of developing a cholesteatoma.

Taking care of your ears is essential! At the first sign of repeated infections or hearing loss, seek a specialist. 🙏🏼

31/01/2025

Stephan Heyneke, a 14-year-old swimmer with a cochlear implant, will swim 1 mile (1.7 km) in the 2025 Aquelle Midmar Race to raise R20,000 for the Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss in SA Despite profound hearing loss and a vision condition, Stephan competes with hearing peers and swims in silence to prove that nothing is impossible.Your donation, big or small, will help give another child the gift of hearing. Let’s support Stephan and make a lasting impact! Donate by scanning the QR code, or contact us for more information: info@hearingloss.org.za /www.hearingloss.org.za

22/01/2025

Researchers found that for every 10-decibel increase in hearing loss, the risk of Parkinson’s increased by 57%. These findings support previous research that has linked hearing loss to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders.

18/11/2024

At the age of 46, Dr Karen Kendel-Smith's whole life changed. She went to bed as usual, then woke the next day to find she couldn't hear...

18/11/2024

18/11/2024

Early Arrival = Early action—protect tiny ears from hearing loss

It’s Prematurity Awareness Day and it's a vital time to shine a light on the challenges faced by preterm infants and their families. While we often focus on the many medical hurdles these tiny warriors face in their early days, one aspect that sometimes gets overlooked is hearing loss.

Hearing loss is one of the most common birth defects in premature babies. These babies are also at a higher risk of developing hearing loss due to their underdeveloped organs and exposure to medical treatments.
If left untreated, they may have delayed or limited speech and language development as they age. However, the sooner the hearing loss is diagnosed and treated, the more likely the child will develop better speech and language outcomes.

Early detection through screening and follow-through with diagnostic testing is crucial, as timely intervention can make a world of difference in their development.

Let’s ensure all babies, no matter how early they arrive, have the chance to hear, grow, and reach their full potential.

01/11/2024

Since the writing of my previous article about Meniere’s Disease in 2014, I had not experienced a Meniere’s episode for eight and a half years. Not even one symptom of hearing loss, tinnitus, recruitment, dizziness, or nausea had been present. I firmly believe that Meniere’s episodes occur bas...

01/11/2024

🎉 Holiday Ready? 🎉
Get the most out of every holiday moment with your Cochlear™ Nucleus®, Baha®, Osia® sound processor, or ReSound Hearing Aids! Schedule a check-up with your audiologist before the holidays begin to ensure your devices are in peak condition. Let’s keep you hearing your best through every celebration!