House makes headway on healthcare bill
The U.S. House of Representatives will take up a broad healthcare reform bill later this week and it has enough support to pass, House Democratic leader Steny Hoyer said on Tuesday.
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Inventor Says New Tinnitus Evaluation Software May Help Hearing Professionals Boost Cash Flow
The Tinnitus Evaluation Software Program includes evaluation for CPT-92625, and automatically generates a report and letter of medical necessity for the physician and insurance company.
Read MoreAudiologist Invents Ultrasonic Tinnitus Treatment Device
He says that nearly 75% of patients who were treated noticed either total or partial reduction in the loudness, with relief ranging from minutes, to hours, days, or weeks.
Read MoreHearing Aids and Personal Sound Amplifiers, FDA Says: Know the Difference
Agency urges people to get hearing tested if they suspect hearing loss.
Read MoreDigital Communication Aid Clarifies Speech, Music
The Bellman Audio Maxi from Bellman & Symfon is a communication aid that uses digital, state-of-the-art technology to bring out speech and music in difficult listening situations.
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A Comparison of Performance in Children with Nonlinear Frequency Compression Systems
As found in a previous study, children with lower speech recognition/detection scores using aids with nonlinear frequency compression (NFC) benefited most when the NFC was available. NFC benefit was significantly correlated with higher levels of hearing loss, and some children show the additional effect of continued improvement over time, due to maturation, acclimatization effects, or both.
Read MoreFinding Ways for People With Hearing Impairment to Participate in Research is Goal of Study
Researchers will learn about communication technologies for hard-of-hearing individuals that can be used to gather data for their research projects.
Read MoreSiemens Unveils New Hearing Loss Options at ADA Convention
Motion, Explorer, and Nitro product lines extended to address diverse needs of wearers, and new CONNEXX program demonstrates real-time hearing loss simulation.
Read MoreSennheiser Introduces its Next Generation of TV Listening Systems
They feature high-quality sound, large volume dials, automatic on/off functionality, and they automatically find an open frequency, helping to ensure interference-free wireless performance.
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Stable Gain Limits of Instant-fit Hearing Aid Couplings
Feedback is still the major limiting factor for mini-BTE instant-fit devices. This study proposes a simple objective method to measure the frequency-specific maximum stable insertion gain capabilities of hearing aid coupling systems.
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What Your Mother Never Told You About Earmold Acoustic Formulae
A fun and informative look at the principles behind earmold acoustics, including venting, acoustic resistance, and flaring of earmold tubing—particularly as they relate to mini-BTEs.
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