Hearing Loss Test Checks Eyes Instead of Ears
A new hearing test measures how a patient’s pupils involuntarily change size in response to sound.
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Natus Sensory to Distribute Auditdata’s Measure Audiometer, Fitting Unit
Natus Sensory Inc. has partnered with Auditdata to distribute the portable Otometrics Measure system, an all-in-one audiometer and fitting unit.
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How Chronic Illnesses Impact Hearing, Balance, and Cognition: A Guide for Hearing Care Professionals
Knowing the auditory, vestibular, and cognitive issues associated with chronic illnesses can help hearing care professionals better treat patients with these conditions.
Interacoustics Launches New Module for Objective Validation of Hearing Devices in Infants
Interacoustics’ Aided Cortical module for its Eclipse system enables objective testing of hearing devices in infants & non-responsive people.
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Grason-Stadler Adds ACT Test to Pello Audiometer
The new ACT test aids in selecting appropriate hearing aids by evaluating hearing performance in noise without relying on language.
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Improving Hearing Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Angela Bonino, PhD, discusses her research on why children with developmental disabilities tend not to get the best hearing assessments.
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Embracing Innovative Concepts in Hearing Care
To effect true change that benefits patients, hearing care professionals must cultivate and implement new and innovative ideas and processes.
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Children with Developmental Disabilities Less Likely to Get Ideal Hearing Assessment
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.Â
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New Imaging Device Improves Ear Disease Diagnosis
Summary: A new portable OCT otoscope developed by USC integrates optical coherence tomography with...
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GN Extends ReSound Nexia Family, Updates Fitting Software
GN will release new hearing aid fitting software, a new Auracast-enabled remote mic, and updated hearing aid styles for its portfolio.
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Can Cheek Swabs Save Babies’ Hearing?
A new genetic test quickly identifies infants at risk of hearing loss caused by a particular drug, allowing doctors to choose safer antibiotics.
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MedRx: Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence
In the last three decades, MedRx has remained steadfast in its commitment to producing innovative solutions in computer-based audiometry.
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HearX Launches New Otoacoustic Emissions Test DeviceÂ
The smartphone and tablet-based otoacoustic emissions device includes advanced diagnostic features and integrated data management.
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Masking for Audiometry: Robert Turner’s Optimized Method
This excerpt from The Masking Handbook (For Audiometry) by Duncan Floyd details how and why to use Robert Turner’s Optimized Method of masking to complete masked, threshold testing when the hearing between a patient’s ears is asymmetrical.Â
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Duncan Floyd on Masking—The Optimized Method
The Hearing Review is joined by audiologist Duncan Floyd to talk about why the Optimized Method of masking can be so helpful in audiometry.
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Book Review: The Masking Handbook (For Audiometry)
The Masking Handbook (For Audiometry)Â by Duncan Floyd is a good resource for students and for experienced clinicians wanting to brush up on masking and learn new, evidence-based information.
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Using the ACT Test for Speech-in-Noise Ability Assessment
This article explores the foundation of ACT, Spectro-Temporal Modulation (STM), and how ACT compares to traditional speech-in-noise tests.
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Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT) Testing in MedRx Audiometers
The Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT) test is a new audiological test that helps determine the patient’s ability to understand in noise with hearing aids on. This is a novel approach to speech understanding in noise as ACT uses the patient audiogram to custom generate a signal to approximate aided speech results.
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