High-frequency hearing loss: Can hearing aids help?

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Many years ago, I was diagnosed with high-frequency hearing loss. I was told that hearing aids probably wouldn't help. Recently, I've seen advertisements claiming new technology in hearing aids can fix all hearing problems. Am I a candidate for hearing aids now? No name / No state given see response Mayo Clinic geriatrician Paul Takahashi, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.

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