Addressing the Needs of the Non-User By Offering a Trial Device
Results of this pilot study indicate that a trial hearing device has the ability to improve conversion rates.
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Author: Karl
Beltone Introduces 85DLW Technology to Promise Line
Beltone has announced the addition of the Beltone Promise 85DLW™ to its Beltone Promise hearing aid line. The 85DLW was specifically designed to meet the needs of patients who require monitoring when wearing their hearing aids.
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US Regional Private-Sector Hearing Aid Sales, 2012
The following article presents a 10-year (2002-2012) snapshot of regional private-sector hearing aid sales using statistics compiled by the Hearing Industries Association (HIA), Washington, DC.
Read MoreCI 2013 Symposium Registration Now Open
Registration for the CI 2013 Symposium, "Emerging Issues in Cochlear Implantation," is now open and also accepting poster presentation submissions through May 31, 2013.
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AudiologyNOW! Celebrates 25th Anniversary and AAA’s Heritage
The 2013 American Academy of Audiology’s convention celebrated the Academy’s 25th anniversary. Although attendance was down compared to previous years, there was no lack of excitement or things to see.
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What Do You Say When Your Patient Says “No”?
When a patient says “no,” are they really saying “no”—or are they saying they don’t “know” enough yet to say “yes”?
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The Acoustics of Hearing Aids: Standing Waves, Damping, and Flared Tubes
There are many laws of acoustics that have been forgotten since the advent of digital hearing aids. While it is true that most of the modifications can be accomplished digitally now instead of acoustically, there are some subtle differences.
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Speech-in-Noise Testing: A Pragmatic Addendum to Hearing Aid Fittings
SIN testing should be a required component of every hearing aid fitting protocol.
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Princeton Scientists Use 3-D Printing to Create “Bionic Ear”
Scientists at Princeton University have used off-the-shelf 3D printing tools to create a functional ear that can "hear" radio frequencies far beyond the range of normal human capability.
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How to Establish a Successful Tinnitus Clinic
Hearing care professionals should strive to do more for our patients when it comes to tinnitus. Individuals battling tinnitus need our help, and in most cases, we are the best and most logical place for the consumer to obtain tinnitus relief.
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The Final Word: Towards a More Dynamic Ear Impression Protocol
There is a good body of research about the dynamic changes in the ear canal as a result of jaw movement. What should our approach be when trying to obtain an accurate impression of the ear for a hearing aid?
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Staff Standpoint: Hearing Aid Sales Flat in First Quarter; Wireless 70% of Market
According to statistics compiled by the Hearing Industries Association (HIA), Washington, DC, a total of 724,853 hearing aid units were sold in Q1 2013, or 0.1% more than during the same period last year.
Read MoreForget Google Glasses. Invisible Captioning Is the Next Big Idea
Deaf students plan to redesign captioning glasses for better access at the movies.
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Sonic Expands into New Headquarters and Launches New Brand Messaging
Sonic has opened its new worldwide headquarters in Somerset, NJ, and also unveiled new brand messaging.
Read MoreADA, AAA, AAO-HNS, and ASHA, and HHF, and Healthy Hearing Join to “Pledge for Hearing Health” for Better Hearing & Speech Month
In honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month this May, five major hearing health advocacy agencies are joining forces.
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