The 2018 Harris Communications catalog features thousands of assistive products for consumer, business, and educational use, which include hearing loss solutions, signaling systems, and vibrating/flashing/extra-loud alarm clocks.
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A look at seven chronic conditions associated with hearing loss—ranging from depression to diabetes—along with a review of some of the key supporting scientific evidence and papers.
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Sound level suppressors (also known as “silencers”) on firearms reduce—but do not eliminate—hazardous noise exposure, especially for AR-15 or similar semiautomatic rifles. At this time, the best advice is dual use of both HPDs and suppressors—particularly for those shooting weapons that produce dangerously high sound levels. For shooters who are reluctant to use HPDs, electronic HPDs should be considered as an option.
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What is a realistic SNR and how should we test and assess features such as noise reduction algorithms? This article presents two studies that emphasize the importance of auditory reality on the design, fitting, and evaluation of hearing aids—with the hope of moving towards a firm grip on auditory reality.
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Does the presence of hearing aid dispensing Costco locations influence nearby private practices’ hearing aid revenue and average sale price performance? This study analyzes the relationship between the proximity of Costco locations and Audigy members’ hearing aid sales performance. Results indicate nearby Costco locations have a neutral to weak positive impact on Audigy members’ hearing aid revenue and average sale price.
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One of the best ways to quickly increase the productivity of your hearing care practice is to get your employees more engaged in the business. Here are some tips and practical steps for coaching and “getting your employees on board” for long-lasting business success.
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For the study, researchers looked at a novel potential way to treat tinnitus by having people use neurofeedback training to turn their focus away from the sounds in their ears.
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Otonomy intends to complete the clinical development to support registration of OTIVIDEX in the United States for patients with Ménière’s disease, and will advance multiple programs for the prevention and treatment of sensorineural hearing loss, and the treatment of tinnitus.
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Leveraging telehealth within the cochlear implant industry provides clinics with more options to care for their patients no matter where their office is located, and it allows Nucleus Cochlear Implant recipients to receive care from the comfort of their own home.
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The portal is divided into areas containing free videos, and those available for a fee. This makes it possible for everyone to watch some of the 19 lectures give at the Congress.
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For decades, scientists have debated how, exactly, humans perceive pitch, and how the ear and the brain transmit pitch information in a sound.
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The BIHMA reports what they call “improved growth” in the number of units distributed through the private market in both the UK and Ireland.
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Nearly a third of about 40 million adults in the United States who report hearing difficulties have not seen a specialist for their hearing problems.
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The text details the various tests that can be performed though rotational assessment, including the benefits and limitations of each. Test interpretation and clinical application of rotational outcome measures data are also discussed.
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In addition to their efforts to combat and cure hearing loss, the combined Bayat-Starkey Teams were also said to provide critical hearing care and after-care services to other patients.
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