Audigy Group Hosts AGX Technology Summit
Audigy Group recently hosted more than 350 hearing care professionals in Scottsdale, Ariz for a national summit on the newest advances in hearing care and hearing technology.
Read MoreMonth: May 2012
This Old Anvil
One of my favorite poems is Carl Sandburg’s The People Yes. In it, he writes: “This old anvil laughs at many broken hammers. There are men who can’t be bought. The fireborn are at home in fire. The stars make no noise. You can’t hinder
Read MoreHLAA Names Spokesperson and National Walk4Hearing Business Chair
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) has named Christopher J. Artinian, former president and chief executive officer of Morton’s Restaurant Group, as its new spokesperson and National Walk4Hearing Business Chair.
Read MorePassings: Robert E. Sandlin, PhD
Robert E. Sandlin, PhD, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in San Diego at age 85. Dr Sandlin was a distinguished researcher, educator, author, and practice owner.
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Ensuring Successful Passage on the Patient Journey—So We Don’t Get Squashed
Long-time industry commentator and award-winning columnist Dennis Van Vliet brings his views to the pages of HR. This month, Dr Van Vliet examines the need for a systematic method of evaluating outcomes within a practice.
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hi HealthInnovations Moves Forward with Hearing Network: HR Interviews CEO Lisa Tseng, MD, and Noreen Gibbens, AuD
A Q&A and update on the company’s latest activities and perspectives.
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Misophonia: Beyond Irritation to a Hatred and Aversion of Sound
A subset of people have a life-altering problem with trigger sounds that cause “fight or flight” responses, causing them to avoid and miss out on important parts of life.
Read MoreSonus Launches PSA Campaign with American Diabetes Association
In conjunction with Better Speech and Hearing Month, Sonus and the American Diabetes Association (ADA), have launched a video public services announcement (PSA) to inform individuals about the link between hearing loss and diabetes.
Read MoreCone Beam CT Better for Visualizing Some Causes of Hearing Loss at Half the Radiation Dose
Cone beam CT has been shown to be superior to multidetector CT for detecting superior semicircular canal dehiscence or the so-called third window (a small hole in the bony wall of the inner ear bone that can cause dizziness and hearing loss). In addition, the technology uses half the radiation dose, a new study shows.
Read MoreNIDCD Offers Resources for May’s Hearing, Speech, Tinnitus Awareness Month
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has joined with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) to raise awareness for May as “Better Hearing and Speech Month.”
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Noise Management in Modern Hearing Aid Fittings
It’s a noisy world, and noise continues to be a major issue for hearing aid users. This article presents an overview of noise management strategies, general guidelines for assessing patients’ hearing abilities in noise, and the application and implementation of various noise reduction options.
Read MoreBionix Redesigns OtoClear Ear Irrigation Tip
Bionix Medical Technologies has introduced the new OtoClear ear irrigation tip with Gentle Touch design, which reportedly enhances patient comfort and conforms better to the ear, helping to reduce back-splash.
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Only YOU Can Prevent Hearing Aid Returns
Returns for credit in a practice can be significantly reduced by setting proper expectations, having the patient “take ownership” of their hearing loss, providing viable financing options, and giving the patient the best fit and counseling possible for their successful hearing rehabilitation.
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Three Known Factors That Impede Hearing Aid Adoption Rates
Improved accuracy in reporting the hearing aid adoption rate, promoting hearing aid features using evidencebased data in language that the layman can understand, and unbundling prices are three things that our industry needs to improve upon.
Read MoreBHI Encourages Physicians to Educate Patients About Hearing Loss During National Women’s Health Week
Hearing health professionals are most likely aware that May is National Hearing Month, but the month also contains National Women’s Health Week. In recognition of both campaigns, The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is raising awareness of the link between hearing loss in women and certain chronic diseases during May.
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