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Effects of Probe Tubes Inserted Through Earmold Vents on Real-Ear Probe Microphone Measurements

Effects of Probe Tubes Inserted Through Earmold Vents on Real-Ear Probe Microphone Measurements

Sep 10, 2019 | , , | 0 |

Effects of inserting the probe tube through various sized vents, as well as under the earmold, during real-ear probe mic testing were examined in this study by Stephen Painton, PhD, and Taylor Sweeney. Results seem to support the practice of inserting the probe tube through the vents of earmolds for a “truer” low-frequency measure. This seemed to be the case regardless of the diameter of the vent. All conditions with the probe tube under the earmold seemed to show a “slit leak” effect on the low-frequency output measures that was larger than any effect shown by the probe tube being placed through the vent.

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HLAA 2019 Convention to Take Place June 20-23 in Rochester, New York

HLAA 2019 Convention to Take Place June 20-23 in Rochester, New York

Mar 29, 2019 | , , , , | 0 |

The HLAA2019 Convention will feature an extensive lineup of educational workshops, a research symposium presented by leading experts in the field, an exhibit hall filled with the latest technology for people with hearing loss, several inspirational speakers, opportunities to explore the beauty of Rochester, and of course a healthy dose of fun and camaraderie.

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'CNBC' Reports Apple in Talks with Private Medicare Plans to Subsidize Cost of Apple Watch

'CNBC' Reports Apple in Talks with Private Medicare Plans to Subsidize Cost of Apple Watch

Jan 23, 2019 | , , , , , , | 0 |

According to the report, the newest version of the Apple Watch—which retails for $399—includes features like fall detection and an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor which can help detect irregular heart rhythm. Insurers are looking to subsidize the cost—which may be unaffordable for some senior Medicare patients—as a preventative strategy to detect potentially expensive health problems before they worsen.

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Biosensors in Hearing Aids: Technology to Enable Daily Healthcare through Hearables

Biosensors in Hearing Aids: Technology to Enable Daily Healthcare through Hearables

Jan 10, 2019 | | 4 |

Biometric sensors will change what hearing aids and amplification devices do and how consumers think about them, says Kow Ping, founder and director of Well Being Digital (WBD101) which has developed a heart-rate and fitness sensor system. He provides his perspective on his industry’s race to appeal to consumers with normal-to-moderate hearing loss, and how amplification and biosensor devices will be merging.

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