The 68th International Hearing Society (IHS) Convention was held September 19-21 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, with its theme “setting the stage” for the future of quality hearing healthcare.
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Paul Willoughby Jr, a hearing aid specialist and expert in ENT and audiological issues, died on Saturday, September 14, due to complications following heart surgery. He was 78.
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Signia has launched Signia Xperience, a new platform that features a combination of advanced acoustic sensors with a built-in motion sensor, as well as 80% more transistors and 7 times the memory of the previous Signia Nx chip. Signia Xperience hearing aids are designed to provide a complete analysis of the wearer’s dynamic soundscape, allowing for automatic adjustments between sounds in front of and all around the wearer for a personalized listening experience.
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Offices not yet “in the loop” may not be aware of the many benefits that competitors have experienced after becoming a part of this consumer-driven movement.
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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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A record-setting number of aging consumers are 65 and older, and audiologists are needed now more than ever. How do you most effectively serve the hearing and balance needs of this diverse group?
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Audiologist Mary Leisses, MS, a brilliant educator and trainer who worked with several hearing aid manufacturers including with Starkey for the past 13 years, passed away on June 14 after a long and inspirational battle with cancer. She was 54.
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Audiologist Mary Leisses, MS, a brilliant educator and trainer who worked with several hearing aid manufacturers including with Starkey for the past 13 years, passed away on June 14 after a long and inspirational battle with cancer. She was 54.
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There will be opportunities to earn up to 19 Continuing Education (CE) credits, receive new product training, network, and more.
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Families, children, and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and organizations across the United States will commemorate BHSM and raise awareness about communication disorders, available hearing technology, treatments, and communication outcomes for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
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“Wareable” reports that though the company plans to continue licensing its IP and AI, it will no longer be manufacturing new devices.
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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.
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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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Dr Barry Freeman answers questions about shipping restrictions for rechargeable batteries. Get new insights into power issues, and ask your own questions here!
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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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