What Do Spondees and Music (and Math) Have In Common?
It is almost as if music has something in common with everything: psychology, physiology, acoustics, engineering, most areas of the arts, and now, the lowly spondee.
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Year: 2018
Better Hearing and Realistic Expectations
Most importantly, I hope that she walked out with an understanding that the process of better hearing is not about the device, but about her efforts and our services and professional skills.
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SoundSense Learn—Listening Intention and Machine Learning
SoundSense Learn is a feature that uses machine learning to apply user input for easy and efficient optimization of hearing aid parameters. This article describes a test in a double-blind paradigm with recordings made of individual SoundSense Learn parameter settings. Significant increases in sound quality and comfort were found when compared to both the Not Active and Active Classifier conditions. The feature consistently improved sound quality and listening comfort across all test samples.
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Rechargeable Batteries: A Study of Time Savings and Ease of Use
Two commonly cited benefits of rechargable hearing aids are ease of use and time savings. This study found it significantly (~75%) faster and easier to insert then remove the Audéo B-R from the charger case versus inserting the disposable hearing aid battery, in both the participants’ normal condition and a simulated reduced dexterity condition. The impact of simulated reduced dexterity on speed was disproportionately greater for disposable battery insertion compared with rechargeable insertion/removal.
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Optimizing Hearing Aid Technology with Assistive Listening Systems
Radio frequency, infrared, hearing loop, and Wi-Fi streaming audio systems are all applicable for hearing aid users. Here is a brief review of these technologies, as well as information about the ALD Locator app and website that can help your patients find them in their own communities.
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Survival Strategies in a Competitive Hearing Healthcare Market
To formulate any reasonable strategy for thriving in today’s hearing healthcare market, it is useful to understand where we are today, how we got here, and what might come in the future. Part 1 of this 2-part article offers a perspective about how industry consolidation has changed the hearing healthcare market and the current major trends that could influence the future strategies of an independent practice owner.
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Apple’s ‘Everyone Can Code’ Program Available For Students with Vision, Hearing Needs
Accessibility features for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing include FaceTime for capturing every gesture and facial expression, Type to Siri, closed captions, LED Flash for Alerts, Mono Audio and Made for iPhone hearing aids.
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MED-EL Announces FDA Approval of RONDO 2 Cochlear Implant Audio Processor
Along with its wireless charging capabilities, RONDO 2 is designed with one simple on/off button and automatic volume control. It connects to cell phones and televisions using intelligent wireless accessories, and connects to Bluetooth neckloops and hearing induction loops, even across a busy room.
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'Yanny' or 'Laurel' Audio Clip Yields Differing Responses
The newest debate to divide the Internet community involves two words and how they are perceived, according to an article on the “National Geographic” website.
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‘Yanny’ or ‘Laurel’ Audio Clip Yields Differing Responses
The newest debate to divide the Internet community involves two words and how they are perceived, according to an article on the “National Geographic” website.
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Sivantos and Widex Announce Plans to Merge
Sivantos and Widex have agreed to terms for merging the two companies. The combined company—pending what will probably be a long and possibly uncertain regulatory approval process—would position it on par with current global market leaders Sonova and William Demant Holding, with a worldwide market share of around 24-25% and revenues of approximately $1.9 billion.
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UConn Professors Receive $30K Grant to Study Early Stages of NIHL
The development of an enhanced screening battery for NIHL can allow for earlier detection that could, in turn, prevent further hearing decline.
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Acousia Therapeutics Receives $11.8 Million Funding for Hearing Loss Drug Research
The company’s most advanced drug candidate ACOU085 is being developed for clinical application in otoprotection (cisplatin-related) and will be profiled in functional improvement of hair cells.
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Oticon Launches New Safety Line for Ponto Sound Processor
The Safety Line consists of a clip connected to an elastic line with a loop that attaches to both the Ponto Sound Processor and clothing. The user-friendly clip features a firm “barbed” grip and no sharp edges.
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NIDCD Announces Retirement of Director Jim Battey
On June 1, Battey will retire as the director of the NIDCD, the governmental organization announced. He has been a dedicated public servant for 35 years, according to the NIDCD, joining the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 1983.
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