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A Procedure for Sound Quality Evaluation of Hearing Aids

Dec 3, 2010 | Practice Management | 0 |

Sound quality judgements in hearing aids have largely been studied using various groups of hearing-impaired individuals with specific losses who listen to different listening environments. This study looks at the sound quality of three premium hearing aids in their default settings using normal-hearing subjects and an independent laboratory, pointing out why this may be a suitable method, as well as noting some caveats for interpreting the data.

HITEC Now Offering Tinnitus & Sleep Therapy Sound Machine

Dec 2, 2010 | Tinnitus | 0 |

The HITEC Group is now offering The Sound Oasis Tinnitus & Sleep Therapy Sound Machine from FilterStream. The device is designed to mask tinnitus sounds while patients sleep.

To Teens: “It’s How You Listen that Counts.”

Dec 2, 2010 | Events, Prevention | 0 |

The House Ear Institute is promoting a new online hearing loss prevention campaign targeting teenager audio listening habits, as well as teachers with school music programs.

Five Myths About Digital Wireless Hearing Aid Technology

Dec 2, 2010 | In the Ear | 0 |

As digital wireless features have evolved in hearing aids, confusion about these applications has increased. This article addresses five misconceptions about digital wireless devices, including myths about Bluetooth technology, the use of neck loops and medallions, and the basic function of wireless as a means for transporting and relaying data from ear to ear and/or from peripheral devices.

SeboTek Offers New RIC Hearing Aid

Dec 1, 2010 | Miscellaneous | 0 |

SeboTek has introduced Sebo HD product line, its next generation of RIC hearing instruments.

Siemens Introduces MiniTek wireless technology

Dec 1, 2010 | Miscellaneous | 0 |

Siemens Hearing Instruments has launched miniTek, a wireless technology designed to unite home entertainment and mobile devices with hearing systems.

In-FORM-ation for Better Patient Care, Part 2: Another Look at the Standard “Audiogram Form”

Dec 1, 2010 | Health & Wellness, Hearing Disorders, Patient Fittings | 0 |

How you obtain and record audiometric data—including the order in which you perform the test battery and the way in which you relay the findings—can be critically important for the patient, physicians, your staff, and other health care professionals.

It’s official: WDH Closes Merger with Otix

Nov 30, 2010 | Hearing Aids | 0 |

William Demant Holding announced today, November 30th, that it had closed its merger with Otix Global, Inc, having cleared approval from the US Federal Trade Commission.

Unitron Names Two Executive Appointments

Nov 30, 2010 | Research | 0 |

Unitron has named Brian Taylor as director of practice development and clinical affairs and also named Chue Yang as senior operations manager for its Unitron US division.

Undiagnosed Hearing Loss Can Be Stressful During Holiday Gatherings. What Families Can Do to Help

Nov 29, 2010 | Hearing Loss | 0 |

Holiday times can be stressful for those with undiagnosed hearing loss. HearUSA has some tips for communicating with hearing impaired family members.

13th Annual Sight & Hearing Noisy Toys List

Nov 29, 2010 | Regulation, Research | 0 |

This year’s top loudest toys are the Bell Riderz Block Blaster and cars Shake ’N Go Ramone, which emitted their sounds at 129.2 and 119.5 decibels (dB), respectively.

Film Documents Deaf Man’s Journey To Hearing

Nov 24, 2010 | Cochlear Implants | 0 |

“From Silence To Sound” follows bilateral cochlear implant recipient Justin Garrett as he prepares for, submits to, and recovers from surgery.

New Cochlear Impant Device to Treat Balance Disorder

Nov 24, 2010 | Cochlear Implants, In the Ear | 0 |

A University of Washington (UW) Medical Center patient became the world’s first recipient October 21 of a device that aims to quell the disabling vertigo associated with Meniere’s disease.

Starkey’s OtoLens Wins CES Innovations Award

Nov 23, 2010 | Miscellaneous | 0 |

Starkey Laboratories has been named an International Consumer Electronics Show (CES)2011 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its OtoLens ITC hearing aid.

Phonak Holds 5th “A Sound Foundation Through Early Amplification”

Nov 23, 2010 | Amplification | 0 |

For the fifth time, Phonak’s “A Sound Foundation through early amplification” conference was held in Chicago

Author: Hearing Review Staff

A Procedure for Sound Quality Evaluation of Hearing Aids

HITEC Now Offering Tinnitus & Sleep Therapy Sound Machine

To Teens: “It’s How You Listen that Counts.”

Five Myths About Digital Wireless Hearing Aid Technology

SeboTek Offers New RIC Hearing Aid

Siemens Introduces MiniTek wireless technology

In-FORM-ation for Better Patient Care, Part 2: Another Look at the Standard “Audiogram Form”

It’s official: WDH Closes Merger with Otix

Unitron Names Two Executive Appointments

Undiagnosed Hearing Loss Can Be Stressful During Holiday Gatherings. What Families Can Do to Help

13th Annual Sight & Hearing Noisy Toys List

Film Documents Deaf Man’s Journey To Hearing

New Cochlear Impant Device to Treat Balance Disorder

Starkey’s OtoLens Wins CES Innovations Award

Phonak Holds 5th “A Sound Foundation Through Early Amplification”

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