FM + hearing aid systems are increasingly becoming popular options for improving speech-in-noise performance. However, the advent of advanced hearing instruments that feature various compression and noise-reduction algorithms can complicate these fittings. This article provides a step-by-step tutorial for measuring and attaining FM transparency with advanced hearing instruments.
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The concepts behind an active digital feedback cancellation system and what these systems can—and cannot—do during a hearing instrument fitting.
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Recent evidence has shed light on the problem of high frequency amplification for some hearing losses. This article discusses a technique for diagnosing cochlear dead regions and details possible approaches for applying high frequency amplification.
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The future of earmold technology is changing rapidly through digital earmold modeling and production.
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A look at the latest available audiometers.
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In a study of more than 90,000 hearing aid users, a wax protection system was found to reduce consumer returns by up to 63% after 2 years of use.
Read MoreA new hearing awareness program initiated by the Canadian Hearing Society purports that people with hearing loss are busy, not boring, and definitely not over-the-hill.
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Eight experts weigh in on the present and future course of digital signal processing technology in hearing instruments.
Read MoreA review of the concepts behind applying electrical stimulation to regions of the cochlea, reasons for variability in outcomes among patients, current areas of research in CIs, and what implants are revealing about the auditory system. Future possibilities and directions for CIs are also explored.
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A perspective on large-group aural rehabilitation and its value to audiology and hearing care, and practical advice for establishing group rehab seminars.
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A multinational large-scale study finds objective and subjective evidence for the use of digital power instruments on children who have severe hearing loss.
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The use of “real-life” simulated environments has been proposed in the past as a way to fine-tune hearing instruments. This article looks at such a system and its efficiency in arriving at final gain settings for patients.
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A clinical study from Germany suggests that digital directional hearing instruments can achieve an improvement of up to 8 dB SNR. Remote control usage with the instruments was also found to be beneficial for patient satisfaction.
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A sneak-peek into the new products, services, and offerings at the 14th annual American Academy of Audiology convention and exposition in Philadelphia.
Read MoreHearing instrument sales remained flat in 2001. When looking at sales of the average hearing instrument practice (ie, disregarding VA-dispensed units), sales actually fell by 2.1%. This article looks at factors influencing hearing instrument manufacturing and dispensing in 2001-02.
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