A December 2015 health program that aired on National Public Radio (NPR) featured a hearing test that consumers take over the phone to determine if they have a hearing loss. The hearing test is reported to be inexpensive, scientifically validated, and confidential.
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Varibel has announced the launch of its new hearing glasses, the Varibel BLU, that are designed to help people both hear and see in comfort. To support its development, Varibel has been running a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com, which ends February 14.
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The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) announced the hire of Valerie Stafford-Mallis as the director of chapter development. In this role she will be responsible for providing the leaders of HLAA Chapters with direction to help them effectively deliver the HLAA mission to their members and respective communities.
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iHear Medical announced that it received FDA clearance for the iHearTest, the first hearing test approved for over-the-counter (OTC) sales. The iHearTest is intended to profile hearing ability based on WHO guidelines, targeting adults who suspect they have hearing loss, or those reluctant to seek professional evaluation for a basic hearing assessment.
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Pitch perception is not a skill unique to humans, say scientists from Johns Hopkins University (JHU), where a recent research study reveals that marmosets, considered to be “ancient” monkeys, appear to use auditory cues to distinguish between low and high notes associated with melody.
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As noted in a previous paper, both generic and proprietary prescriptions have changed recently. This led Widex researchers to ask if their own fitting rationale should be changed. Here is how they evaluated the fitting method and what they concluded.
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Among the various reimbursement schemes for hearing aids in Europe, is one system more efficient than the others? This study of seven European countries based on data from EuroTrak 2012 and the Market Study of Western Europe 2011 provides a perspective by longtime industry observer and hearing aid specialist Luis Godinho.
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Dr Van Vliet explains that some patients may have the capability to acquire something off the shelf, and be satisfied with what benefit it provides, while others will always need help. In a world of rapidly advancing technology, we should plan on being available to help those who need it.
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Early diagnosis and intervention of hearing loss or listening related problems could help in providing better quality of life for individuals with diabetes mellitus. Annual audiological evaluations—which include testing of the peripheral as well as central auditory system—should be added to the list of routine or “standard of care” medical exams.
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Toxic secretions from even apparently benign intracranial tumors can damage the inner ear, according to researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, where they have discovered a new mechanism of vestibular schwannoma, also called acoustic neuroma, that causes hearing loss.
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Dr Steve Aiken joins Dr Marshall Chasin in a discussion of differing definitions of sound. Together they explore the scientific facts that help to answer the philosophical question: If a tree falls in the forest, but there is no one there to hear it, does it produce a sound?
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Jane Madell gave a talk in 2008 at Cook Children’s Hospital in Ft Worth, Tex, called “10 Tips for Professionals.” In this guest blog, Dr Madell updates those 10 tips for professionals working with kids with hearing loss.
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Authors Chesky and Amlani respond to a recent critique of their data by Killion and Haapapuro in the November 2015 Hearing Review, and provide support for their assertions that musicians earplugs lack “flatness” in frequency attenuation.
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Doug Beck, AuD, interviews Dr David M. Baguley, head of Audiology/Hearing Implants at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in England, and the author of more than 150 peer-reviewed publications. This interview focuses on Dr Baguley’s newest 2015 book, Tinnitus: Clinical and Research Perspectives, co-edited by Prof Marc Fagelson.
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This month, Hearing Review posts a list of its 8 webinars for hearing care professionals from 2015. Seasonally timed as HR’s “Happy Holidays” message, these free webinars are intended to serve as helpful resources for HR readers as they gear up for a successful 2016.
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