The Acoustics of Hearing Aids, Part 2: A Closer Look at Boyle’s Law
A review of some of the finer points of a basic law we use in our daily practices
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Author: Karl
Sales Commission Structures: The Untold Story
Commission systems vary widely depending on the market environment and goals of the ownership and employees.
Read MoreThe Final Word: Don’t Judge a Patient by His Prius…
Patients are individuals, and we need to analyze their individual results and preferences to determine an acceptable, optimal fitting.
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It’s Sync or Stream! The Differences Between Wireless Hearing Aid Features
This paper explores some of the differences and user benefits from digital wireless technology that enable hearing aids to connect to each other.
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Blog Page: My Fair Lady
Audiology is a wonderful profession. We get many opportunities to help people hear better, and once in a while we get to work miracles. My story today is about a miracle.
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MADSEN Capella2 for OAE Testing Enters United States Market
GN Otometrics has launched the MADSEN Capella2 in the United States market. Designed for otoacoustic emission (OAE) testing, the Capella2 is a result of a technology partnership between Intelligent Hearing Systems and Otometrics.
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Hear the World Provided $732,000 to Support Children with Hearing Loss in 2012/13
In its annual 2012/13 fiscal year report, the Hear the World Foundation said that it had supported 18 projects in 15 countries through providing hearing aids, FM systems, and financial aid totaling more than $732,000.
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STAFF STANDPOINT: Worldwide Hearing Aid Sales
The potential world market for hearing aids is huge, but getting hearing aids into the ears of everyone who needs them is a formidable challenge.
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Rexton Introduces New Hearing Aids with TwinCore Technology
Rexton’s new TwinCore Technology platform is now available in three new hearing instrument lines: Strata 2c, Finesse 2c, and Accord 2c. The TwinCore platform has more processing power at higher speeds and is designed to improve fit.
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Scientists Find Biologic Mechanism That Causes Noise-Induced Tinnitus and Investigate a Drug That Can Prevent It
An epilepsy drug shows promise in an animal model at preventing tinnitus from developing after exposure to loud noise, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSM).
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Ida Institute Launches Time and Talk Tool for Building Patient Relationships
The Ida Institute has introduced the new Time and Talk Tool, designed to help clinicians to integrate process skills and practical clinical skills in a patient-centered audiological consultation within the given time of the appointment.
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Advanced Bionics Partners with Phonak for the New Naída CI Q70 Sound Processor
In collaboration with sister company Phonak, Advanced Bionics (AB) has released the new Naída CI Q70 sound processor in Europe, Canada, and several other countries. The United States release is still pending.
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LSUHSC Researchers Recommend Smart Phone Apps to Monitor Noise Levels
After studying noise in one French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans to determine whether noise levels exceeded municipal ordinances, LSUHSC researchers recommend that people use smart phone apps to protect their hearing health.
Read MoreMED-EL Offers New Implant Recipients Two Audio Processors
MED-EL has announced a new “2 Ways to Hear” special offer. From now until December 31, 2013, new MED-EL cochlear implant patients will receive both MED-EL’s new RONDO and the OPUS 2 behind-the-ear processors.
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300 Attend Beltone’s “BOLD” Conference in Tucson
Three hundred hearing care professionals attended the 2013 Beltone Owner Leadership Development (BOLD) Conference at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson, Ariz, in April 2013.
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