The New Hearing Innovations at AAA 2013
What products were new at the 2013 American Academy of Audiology Convention? Find out here.
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Patient “Test Drives”: Can They Flex Market Growth?
The idea of using an open-platform hearing aid to allow patients to try amplification with little or no risk is an intriguing blend of both technology and marketing. But does it work? HR interviews top Unitron executives.
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Is Too Much Background Noise in the Operating Room Causing Surgical Errors?
A recent study from the Journal of the American College of Surgeons finds that high levels of OR noise can have a disruptive effect on a surgeon’s auditory processing abilities and can be a safety factor.
Read MoreJason Mayer Named Vice President of Sales for Unitron US
Jason Mayer has joined Unitron US as its new vice president of sales. In this position, Mayer will lead the company’s commercial sales, inside sales, customer service, and professional services departments.
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Williams Sound Sponsors WorshipMD Marketing Initiatives
Williams Sound has signed a sponsorship agreement with WorshipMD marketing initiatives. WorshipMD is a consulting firm that helps professional audio and music technology manufacturers build relationships with houses of worship.
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MED-EL Introduces Bonebridge Active Bone Conduction Implant System
MED-EL has introduced Bonebridge, the world’s first active bone conduction implant system, according to the company.
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No Communication or Bad Communication: Which Is Worse?
No communication orbad communication: chich is worse? The ultimate answer, unfortunately, is “yes”! Both are similarly destructive. Here are three “credibility killers” that can lead to bad communication with your staff.
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Myths vs Reality: Sorting Out the Tinnitus Treatment Conundrum
Most tinnitus treatment programs should involve a combination of patient education, counseling, and ongoing management paired with an effective sound therapy device.
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The Effect of Bandsplit Directionality on Speech Recognition and Noise Perception
Study indicates that bandsplit directionality is critical for the success of algorithms that automatically switch among microphone modes.
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June HRP Editor’s Message: Don’t Lose Sight of the Benefits!
As the sophistication of hearing instruments grows more impressive each year, there also seems to be a concomitant temptation to focus only on technology and look past real-world benefits. It’s not hard to see why…
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Advanced Bionics Launches Two iPad Apps for Cochlear Implants
Advanced Bionics (AB) has released two new iPad apps, designed to help adults learning to hear with cochlear implants and hearing professionals working with children.
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William Demant Reports Just Under 2% US Sales Growth in the First Quarter of the Year
Adjusted for the number of sales days, the first quarter of 2013 saw slightly rising unit sales for William Demant’s family of hearing aids, mainly driven by the surge in the elderly population, according to the company.
Read MoreAT&T Pays $18.25 Million to Settle FCC Investigation into Relay Services Billing for the Deaf
In a recently announced consent decree, AT&T Inc has agreed to pay $18.25 million to settle an investigation by the FCC into whether the company improperly billed the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund.
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Sony and Regal Cinemas Release “Open Caption” Glasses at Movie Theaters
Sony Entertainment and Regal Cinemas have just released a new closed caption movie viewing system for those with hearing loss. “Regal Access” will be available at all Regal Cinemas by mid-2013, according to the company.
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May 2013 Hearing Review Table of Contents
The May 2103 Hearing Review is on the web.
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