CICs with Digital Microphones: Performance Issues and Cell Phone Use
The use of digital microphones in a CIC was found to reduce cell phone interference while increasing satisfaction/benefit based on the COSI, APHAB, and sentence scores.
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Month: September 2002
Initial Clinical Verification of a DSP Instrument
Almost 200 first-time and experienced patients from 40 clinics report on their results using a new DSP aid, including comparisons with previous linear, programmable, and DSP aids.
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Ampclusion Management 102: A Five-Step Protocol
A systematic, step-by-step approach to diagnosing occlusion complaints, identifying the factors involved in the complaint, and solving the problem for the client. Part 2 of a 2-part tutorial on reducing/eliminating occlusion
Read MoreMarketing to the Baby Boomer
Of the more than 75 million people born between 1945-1964, 16 million are estimated to have hearing loss. How will you start preparing for them?
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The Coming Audiocoil Revolution
Europeans are way ahead of us in harnessing the power of induction loop systems and telecoil capabilities. Here’s why we need to start a campaign to “loop America.
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Telecoils: The Powerful Assistive Listening Device
While telecoils are certainly useful in telephone applications, limiting their utility to phones is perhaps ignoring these devices’ greatest strengths. According to Ross, the hearing care field is long overdue in rethinking old ideas about recommending telecoils for clients.
Read MoreClassification of Audiovestibular Symptoms Related to Migraine, Part 1: Overview of Migraine
Hearing care professionals should have at least a basic understanding of migraine and its audiovestibular symptoms: vertigo, tinnitus, phonophobia, and even hearing loss present as symptoms in at least 30% of migraine patients. This article, the first of a three-part series, provides an overview
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