NSAIDs May Halt Growth of Vestibular Schwannomas
Scientists have found that salicylates in certain NSAIDs may halt the growth of vestibular schwannomas, also known as acoustic neuromas.
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Author: Christa Nuber
Manufacturers’ NAL-NL2 Fittings Fail Real-ear Verification
This study shows that, if the intended goal of a fitting is to provide the patient with the gain and output of a validated prescriptive method, such as the NAL-NL2, then the dispensing professional cannot rely on the manufacturer’s software version of this algorithm. Real-ear verification is necessary.
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We Must Return to Our Rehabilitative Roots
Maurice H. Miller argues that an audiologist’s dedication to long-term involvement with the hearing-impaired patient in a rehabilitative structure is essential. Without it, our future is uncertain. With it, there is enormous hope for our profession.
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Scholarships Awarded to Hearing Implant Students
Cochlear Limited announced winners of the Graeme Clark and Anders Tjellstrom scholarships that recognize Cochlear Nucleus Implant and Baha System recipients who demonstrate exceptional academics, leadership, and humanity.
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Scientists Trace Evolution of Hearing
Scientists in Denmark believe that a study of hearing and ear structures in present-day vertebrates makes it possible to understand the hearing of early terrestrial vertebrates, and thus trace the evolution of hearing.
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Inherited Genes Factor Into Hearing Loss Among Cancer Patients
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists have found that variations of inherited genes are associated with hearing loss in young cancer patients treated with cisplatin, a drug widely used to treat brain tumors and other types of cancer.
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UK Charity Funds Tinnitus Study to Accelerate Future Treatments
The UK-based charity, Action on Hearing Loss, announced that it is funding a tinnitus study at Newcastle University to help accelerate the development of future tinnitus treatments.
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Hearing Loss Guide Released by Yale University Press
Yale University Press has released The Hearing-Loss Guide: Useful Information and Advice for Patients and Families, by John M. Burkey.
Read MoreWilliams Sound Names Erikson Commercial as Canadian Distributor
Williams Sound named Erikson Commercial as its exclusive commercial sound distributor in Canada. Erikson, a division of JAM Industries, has been a distributor of audio and music equipment for more than 25 years.
Read MoreSanuthera Submits Serenity Tinnitus Device for FDA Clearance
Sanuthera announced that it has submitted its Serenity tinnitus device to the FDA for 510(k) clearance.
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Audigy Group’s President Receives Business Journal Honors
Audigy Group president, Mason Walker, was named to Portland Business Journal’s list of “Forty Under 40,” an annual award that recognizes accomplished professionals in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
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Capitalizing on Opportunities in Hearing Care: An Interview with Garry Gordon
Audiologist Garry G. Gordon, owner of EAR Inc, discusses how to recognize and capitalize on opportunities for business and career success in hearing healthcare.
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Singing on Pitch Improves with Practice, Research Shows
According to new research from Northwestern University, singing on pitch or carrying a tune is a learned skill that can improve with practice, and can also decline over time if not used.
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Brain Waves in Older Adults Compound Hearing Problems
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences have discovered that changes in brain waves compound hearing problems in older adults.
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Unitron Releases uHear Hearing Test App, Online Support Kit
Unitron has released a hearing test app and an online support kit with the goal of giving more people access to treatment for hearing loss.
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