Frank Musiek, PhD, is a renowned audiology researcher, professor, and clinician. His research has contributed to our fundamental understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and neurophysiology of the human auditory system, as well as tests of the auditory brainstem and central auditory pathway, at least three of which are mainstays in today’s clinical test battery.
Adding value to audiology services, connectivity and remote care with hearing aids, and the dynamic changes in hearing healthcare—ranging from reimbursement to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids—were some of the major themes of the 2019 American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Convention held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio on March 27-30.
With a better understanding of cortical brain changes associated with hearing loss, the potential to develop objective brain-based tools (ie, biomarkers) increases. These tools may help clinicians determine when a patient should receive intervention, what kind of intervention or rehabilitation would be ideal, and may offer the ability to monitor how well a chosen intervention or rehabilitation method is working. Prominent researchers Anu Sharma and Hannah Glick explain why.
Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) is a complex and evolving subject, but remains a solid diagnostic entity. While there is some variance in diagnostic criteria across US and European professional association guidelines, this simply reflects the need for additional research with participants with confirmed CAPD. A considerable body of research exists demonstrating the efficiency of individual central auditory tests and central auditory test batteries based on performance of individuals with confirmed CANS lesions, including such lesions in children. Authors Gail Chermak, PhD, Frank Musiek, PhD, and Jeffrey Weihing, PhD, provide information that will assist clinicians in making informed, evidence-based clinical decisions about CAPD.
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In the past 15 years, research has suggested that people with hearing loss might benefit from either fast or slow compression depending on their cognitive status. This article reviews the concept of compressor speed and its possible relationship to cognitive capacity and also looks at how the Variable Speed Compressor (VSC) used in the BEYOND hearing aid may allow optimal speech understanding for people with all cognitive backgrounds.
Read MoreDonna Geffner, PhD, says that if we wait until age 7 or 8 to intervene on behalf of children with auditory processing disorders, we are denying them the benefits of early intervention, remediation, treatment, and the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
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James Jerger: A Life in Audiology is a unique and engaging account of an inspiring scholar’s remarkable career. His work has had a profound effect on the field of audiology. The new book is a must-read for anyone interested in audiology and hearing healthcare.
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In a Letter to the Editor, Dr Donna Geffner lists challenges encountered when children are not early-evaluated for Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)–ideally, at pre-school age–and proposes that CAPD testing begin earlier than is the current practice.
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Dr Beck asks Dr Eisenberg about the new edition of her textbook, Clinical Management of Children with Cochlear Implants, which contains a wealth of information from many cochlear implant experts.
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Despite a well-attended history, there is little agreement on the definition, diagnosis or treatment of auditory processing disorders (APDs) in 2016. APDs remain universally ill-defined and poorly understood. In this article, co-authors Beck, Clarke and Moore tackle contemporary APD issues, and more.
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The Roger Focus is designed as a discreet and comfortable receiver for children with unilateral hearing loss, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or auditory processing disorders.
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An introduction to localization, factors that influence localization when wearing hearing aids, and what steps can be taken to improve localization ability for hearing aid users.
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Musicians can be a hearing care professional’s worst nightmare and, on occasion, their greatest teacher. The Hearing Review’s August edition guest editors Douglas Beck, AuD, & Marshall Chasin, AuD, provide an overview of this fascinating and challenging area of hearing healthcare.
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Previous research and current movement in the endeavor to provide the most natural, binaural auditory experience for hearing instrument users is discussed, in addition to the technological developments that have made these advances possible.
Read MoreThe editor chooses his Top-10 articles for 2013, along with several others that could just as well have been in the Top-10.
Read MoreThe editor chooses his Top-10 articles for 2013, along with several others that could just as well have been in the Top-10.
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Plural Publishing, San Diego, has released the 2nd Edition Handbook of Central Auditory Processing Disorder. The award-winning handbooks authored by Frank E. Musiek, PhD, and Gail D. Chermak, PhD, have been extensively revised and expanded.
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A review of OAE concepts, the application of screening versus diagnostic OAEs, as well as normative data to help clinicians in the interpretation of DPOAEs for the Interacoustics Titan DPOAE440 module.
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