Speechreading Test on DVD
A DVD that allows audiologists and speech pathologists to measure the ability of a lip reader is now available.
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New Support for Hearing Aid Outcome Measures: The Computerized SAC and SOAC
Designed to identify people with hearing loss and to be used as outcome assessment tools, the Self-Assessment of Communication (SAC) and the Significant Other Assessment of Communication (SOAC) now have computerized versions. This article provides comparisons with other commonly used self-report tools.
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Support Your Local Tradeshow Supporters
While I was attending the International Hearing Society (IHS) Convention and Exposition in San Diego this mid-October, I happened to be at our booth on the floor of the Town & Country Resort’s Convention Center when on two occasions peo
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Focus on: Sound Level Meters
We tap our readers into what marketing professionals and practitioners/dispensers are saying about the sound level meters they offer or use.
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Real-Ear Measurement Systems
This issue’s survey showcases an array of REMs from the top makers.
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2009: Hear and Now and Then
Realistic expectations fueled upbeat assessments across the board, while a slow start to 2009 gave way to modest growth as the year wore on.
Read MoreHouse 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.
Read MoreInventor 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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