Testing Equipment

Natus Sensory Revives Otometrics Brand for Hearing and Balance Portfolio

The move unifies existing and future audiology and vestibular diagnostic solutions under the legacy brand name.

Testing Equipment

Widex Expands Allure Portfolio in the United States

Widex has expanded its Allure portfolio in the U.S. with new BTE and ITE models—including its first rechargeable ITE—and a portable RIC charger.

Testing Equipment

Pediatric Audiology—Wow, How Things Have Changed

Dr Jane Madell reflects on the evolution of pediatric audiology technology and testing methods while emphasizing the enduring importance of early diagnosis, behavioral testing, and fitting children with appropriate devices.

Johns Hopkins Launches Free Hearing Test App

by Andy Lundin | Jan 13, 2025 | Testing Software | 0

The Hearing Number app, available for iOS and Android, enables users to measure, track, and understand their hearing health.

Reconsidering Pediatric Hearing Assessment: An Interview with Angela Bonino, PhD

by Melanie Hamilton | Jan 8, 2025 | Pediatric Care, Pediatric Testing | 0

Angela Bonino, PhD, discusses her research on the lack of access to adequate hearing assessments for children with developmental disabilities.

Audioscan Releases 2024.1 Software Update for Verifit2 and Axiom

by Melanie Hamilton | Jan 2, 2025 | Fitting Equipment, Testing Software | 0

Audioscan’s 2024.1 software update for Verifit2 and Axiom introduces enhancements to bone-conduction device verification, streamlined ProbeGuide functionality, video recording capabilities, and improved networking.

Clinical Feasibility of the Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT) Test

by Melanie Hamilton | Dec 9, 2024 | Speech in Noise, Testing Software | 0

Audiologists at a busy clinic share their experiences implementing the new Audible Contrast Threshold test with 100 patients.

Grason-Stadler Unveils Updates to Automated Audiometry Tool

by Andy Lundin | Dec 3, 2024 | Testing & Diagnostics | 0

GSI released an update to its AMTAS software, offering integrated tools, expanded testing options, and more to improve audiometric testing.

Interacoustics Launches New Module for Objective Validation of Hearing Devices in Infants

by Andy Lundin | Nov 14, 2024 | Testing & Diagnostics | 0

Interacoustics’ Aided Cortical module for its Eclipse system enables objective testing of hearing devices in infants & non-responsive people.

Grason-Stadler Adds ACT Test to Pello Audiometer

by Andy Lundin | Sep 24, 2024 | Testing & Diagnostics | 0

The new ACT test aids in selecting appropriate hearing aids by evaluating hearing performance in noise without relying on language.

Improving Hearing Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities

by Andy Lundin | Sep 13, 2024 | Pediatric Testing, Podcasts | 0

Angela Bonino, PhD, discusses her research on why children with developmental disabilities tend not to get the best hearing assessments.

Embracing Innovative Concepts in Hearing Care

by Andy Lundin | Sep 10, 2024 | Miscellaneous, Testing Equipment | 0

To effect true change that benefits patients, hearing care professionals must cultivate and implement new and innovative ideas and processes.

Children with Developmental Disabilities Less Likely to Get Ideal Hearing Assessment

by Melanie Hamilton | Aug 26, 2024 | Pediatric Care, Pediatric Testing | 0

Children with developmental disabilities—1 in 6 children in the United States—are less likely to access a gold-standard hearing assessment in the first three months of hearing care, a recent paper reported.