2006 ADA & IHS conventions
A sneak-peek at the products and services being unveiled at this year’s Academy of Dispensing Audiologists (ADA) Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz, and International Hearing Society (IHS) Convention in San Antonio.
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The Ongoing Evolution of Bluetooth in Hearing Care
A brief update on Bluetooth terminology and developments, with special emphasis on those impacting hearing care.
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Earmolds and Hearing Aid Shells: A Tutorial Part 4: BTE Styles, Materials, and Acoustic Modifications
With the resurgence of BTE fittings, knowledge about how to select, create, and acoustically modify earmolds using horns, vents, and damping is more important than ever.
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A Tale of Two Feedback Cancellers
A comparison of a new-generation feedback cancellation algorithm with that of a recent-generation algorithm provides a look at how rapidly this technology is advancing.
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Create a Realistic Listening Environment for Patients Using a new Multi-media Tool
Inspire OS is a comprehensive new fitting system released by Starkey Laboratories. Included in Inspire OS is a real-world simulation tool called Surround Town that sets the standard for virtua
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The HR 2006 Dispenser Survey
How is the relative health of your hearing care office/practice? This year’s survey provides a gauge for assessing your office’s activities relative to others across the United States. The HR 2006 Dispenser Survey reveals that, in 2005, binaural fitting rates and the use of directional systems rose rapidly, open-ear aids now constitute one-quarter of all BTE fittings, and the average price of hearing aids has remained relatively flat during the past year. Find out how your office compares to others in this year’s survey.
Read MoreLaughter, Rock
The Starkey Hearing Foundation, a charitable organization known worldwide for its work of providing children in need with the tools to hear, is hosting its “So the World May Hear” Awards Gala on Saturday, June 17, 2006, in St. Paul, Minn.
Read MoreConsumer Press Coverage More Positive About Hearing Aids
The tide of hearing aid press coverage is turning positive. Following on the heels of the March/April issue of AARP Magazine which featured the positive article “Now Hear This,” three major national features and an array of local press items have noted the new technologies, the “cool” appearance, and the high consumer satisfaction rates with today’s hearing aids.
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The Role of Virtual Reality in Hearing Instrument
Virtual reality systems provide dispensing professionals with an opportunity to place the client/patient in various acoustical settings without leaving the office.
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Marketplace ’06
In this section, HR presents a glimpse of the various products and services out on the market today.
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Feedback Cancellers in Hearing Aids
A study on the feedback cancellation of six high-end digital hearing instruments
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HIA: The Time is NOW for the Hearing Aid Tax Credit Bill
The annual Hearing Industries Association (HIA) meeting was primarily focused on the enactment of the Hearing Aid Tax Credit Assistance Act. There has never been a better time than 2006 to pass this important piece of legislation.
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What Outsiders Tell Us About the Hearing Industry
By continuing to develop advanced technology, promoting advances to those outside our industry, supporting evidence-based practice and data-driven development—and acknowledging the success that we are achieving in our industry—we will be poised to be one of the most successful fields to work in among all of the medical device industries.
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AAA 2006 American Academy of Audiology Preview
The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) is holding AudiologyNOW!, its 18th Annual Convention and Exposition, in Minneapolis on April 5-8.
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Open-Ear Fittings: An Entry into Hearing Care for Mild Losses
By updating an old, open-ear approach with new digital signal processing techniques and ongoing miniaturization, we now have great potential to penetrate the mild-loss market.
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