HR 2007 Marketplace
A look at some of the exciting products available to hearing health care professionals.
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2006 Literature review
A review of product literature and promotional materials available from hearing-related manufacturers and distributors.
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Improving Patient Counseling
The first of a 3-part series on how adults understand and retain information, the need for questioning techniques and their importance in a patient’s decision to take action, and how a patient’s lifestyle influences fitting and counseling decisions.
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“Big-6” to Become “Big-5” as R&D Costs Drive Consolidation
In a blockbuster deal announced October 2, the Phonak Group agreed to a share-purchase agreement with GN ReSound in an acquisition worth a total of $2.65 billion. Pending the customary regulatory approval of the sale a
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Large-Scale Beta Clinical Trial of a New Hearing Aid System
A new digital hearing instrument system and its software were tested on 70 subjects at 12 external test sites.
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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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