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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Author: Hearing Review Staff
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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Starkey Hearing Foundation Raises $4.5 Million at Annual Awards Gala
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Michael Bolton, and Donny Osmond were only a few of the special guests and performers at this year’s “So the World May Hear” Gala that raised money for worldwide hearing health care missions.
Read MoreBusiness Taxes 101: Deducting Computer Software and Web Site Development Costs
Save money by learning the “ins and outs” of tax laws as they relate to software and Web site development costs.
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A Better Way: New Developments in Hearing Conservation
New technologies and advanced approaches to hearing conservation can provide a significant benefit when working with noise-exposed and hearing-impaired workers.
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TMJD and Tinnitus: What About Pathogenesis?
“The Double Hit Hypothesis”: A theory on what may be at the root of some TMJD-related tinnitus.
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Hearing Conservation for Audio Industry Professionals
Musicians, audio engineers, live-sound engineers, and DJs often have limited control over the loudness of their sound environments. This article provides a look at data gathered by the House Ear Institute from over 4800 audio industry professionals.
Read MoreHR Interviews…Sergei Kochkin, PhD
New information on household income, as well as MarkeTrak VII data, helps show how hearing loss impacts the entire human experience. Here’s why the reports may greatly influence the field.
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Hearing Loss and Its Impact on Household Income: A special report on new data generated by the Better Hearing Institute
Untreated hearing loss negatively impacts household income by up to $12,000 per year, depending on the degree of hearing loss, and may cost over $100 billion in lost income annually.
Read MoreHearing Health Care Rallies to Support Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Efforts
Millions of dollars have been donated to help support Gulf Coast hearing-impaired people, as well as those hearing care professionals who were impacted by the hurricane.
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Get SET to Maximize Success in Fitting and Office Management
Success Enhancement Tools (SET) have been developed to provide new capabilities to office management systems, real-ear speech mapping, and virtual sound/multimedia testing.
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Physical Therapy for the Ears: Maximizing Patient Benefit Using a Listening Retraining Program
The Listening and Communication Enhancement (LACE) system, created by UCSF’s Robert W. Sweetow, PhD, and colleagues, is an interactive tool that provides listening retraining via home computer or TV.
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