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Are there different types of hearing loss?

Yes, there are four types of hearing loss:

Conductive hearing loss: sounds are not carried through the outer or middle ear
Sensorineural hearing loss: sounds are not carried through the inner ear or hearing nerve
Mixed hearing loss: both conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD): problem with transmission of sound from the inner ear to the brain

Florida Guidelines for Newborn Hearing Screening Revised

The Florida Newborn Hearing Screening/Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program is pleased to announce that beginning December 9, 2021, the Florida Guidelines for Newborn Hearing Screening have been revised. For more information or questions about hearing screenings or the revised …

Testing for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

The Florida Department of Health, Newborn Screening (NBS) Program, is pleased to announce that beginning April 27, 2020, all newborns screened will be tested for a new condition, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). If you have any questions, please contact the …

Testing for Pompe Disease (Pompe) and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPS I)

The Florida Department of Health, Newborn Screening Program, is pleased to announce that beginning February 3, 2020, all newborns screened will be tested for Pompe Disease (Pompe) and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPS I). If you have any questions, please contact …