Career Crossroads: New Options for Becoming an Entrepreneur
Manufacturers offer help and dedicated programs for private practice entrepreneurs.
Read MoreMonth: November 2005
Preserving Audibility in Directional Microphones: Implications for Adults and Children
Clinicians should understand the design criteria of a directional system prior to implementing it—specifically how the design may improve SNR while minimizing its inherent audibility loss.
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HR Annual Literature Review
A look at some of the industry’s best promotional and informational brochures, displays, dispensing aids, and marketing materials.
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ADA Moves Full Steam Ahead in Savannah
The emphasis was on Medicare reimbursement, direct access, and “the branding of audiology”at the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists annual convention.
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Sound Travels: IHS Holds Its First International Convention
In October, the International Hearing Society held its first convention outside the US.
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Hearing Aid Security and Protection Devices
A look at some innovative devices that keep hearing aids safe from harm’s way.
Read MoreEnvirograms: Bringing Greater Utility to Datalogging
A new tiny device called the Envirometer has been developed, allowing the collection ofinformation on one’s listening environments prior to the selection and use of the hearing aid.
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The Lost Art and New Science of Earmold Selection and Modification
Understanding the lifestyles and needs of your patients, as well as their listening requirements,should figure into the selection of BTE earmold materials and styles.
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The Accuracy And Clinical Usefulness of Manufacturer-Predicted REAR Values in Adult Hearing Aid Fittings
Measured Real-Ear Aided Response (REAR) values were significantly different from those predicted by the fitting software. In fact, less than 12% of the predicted REAR values were clinically similar to predicted values. Conclusion: Independent real-ear measurements remain a vital part of any custom fitting.
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