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The Pinnacle Journal

Notes from
the clinic.

Articles on hearing technology, research updates, and practice notes — written by the audiologists who see patients every day.

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From the clinic.

Plain-language pieces from the Pinnacle clinical team — on technology, research, and the questions patients ask us most.

Hearing Technology

Earlens at Pinnacle

A contact lens for the ear — Earlens mechanically drives the eardrum for natural, high-fidelity sound. Now offered in our Midtown and Garden City offices.

Dr. Eric Nelson5 min read
Product Deep-Dive

The Complete Guide to Phonak Lyric

A 24/7 extended-wear hearing aid that lives in your ear canal. Who it's right for, who it isn't, and what the experience is like.

Dr. Eric Nelson8 min read
Complex Cases

Bimodal Hearing in NYC

For patients using a cochlear implant and a hearing aid together, optimal fitting demands rare expertise.

Dr. Eric Nelson5 min read
Research

New Tinnitus Research: 2025

What the latest gut–brain and neuroplasticity research reveals about tinnitus — and where the science is heading.

Clinical Team6 min read
Patient Guide

Choosing an Audiologist in NYC

What the research actually says about what separates exceptional hearing care from average.

Clinical Team4 min read
NYC Life

Hearing Better at Broadway Shows

T-coils, loop systems, and seat strategy — expert tips for seniors and hearing aid users at NYC's venues.

Clinical Team4 min read
Research

Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline

What the ACHIEVE trial and Lancet Commission actually say — beyond the headlines.

Clinical Team3 min read
Patient Guide

The Hearing Aid Journey

What really happens from your first visit to long-term success — step by step.

Clinical Team3 min read
Conditions

Understanding Dizziness & Vertigo

Why the ear is often the answer when the world won't stand still — and how audiologists help.

Clinical Team3 min read
Conditions

Hidden Hearing Loss

Why a "normal" hearing test doesn't always tell the full story — and what to do when the audiogram clears you.

Clinical Team3 min read
Family Care

Communication Tips for Families

How to talk with a loved one who has hearing loss — practical, compassionate strategies that actually work.

Clinical Team3 min read
Patient Guide

OTC Hearing Aids: NYC Guide

What over-the-counter hearing aids actually do, who they suit, and where they fall short.

Clinical Team3 min read
Senior Care

Bringing Better Hearing Home

How we serve seniors, assisted living residents, and memory care communities across NYC.

Clinical Team3 min read
Technology

AI Hearing Aids in NYC

What "AI" actually means in Oticon Intent, Phonak Sphere, and Starkey Genesis — and what's marketing.

Clinical Team3 min read
Musicians

Protecting the Ears That Shape the Music

A guide to hearing protection for musicians and music lovers — custom plugs, monitors, and smart habits.

Clinical Team3 min read
Tinnitus

Finding Peace in the Noise

A tinnitus treatment journey at Pinnacle — what works, what doesn't, and what relief actually looks like.

Clinical Team3 min read
Buyer's Guide

Best Hearing Aids in NYC

The latest technology, expert tips, and an honest comparison of today's top hearing aid platforms.

Clinical Team4 min read
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