Myths that Discourage Improvements in Hearing Aid Design
Myths about fidelity and why we fail to persuade 80% of potential consumers to purchase and use hearing aids
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Factors Influencing Hearing Aid Return and Exchange Rates
Significant differences in returns and exchanges were found in this 5-year study with respect to insured/uninsured patients, user experience, hearing aid technology, and hearing loss.
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Annual HR Literature Review
A review of the latest in manufacturer literature and promotional/marketing materials.
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Tech Focus: Impression Materials and Accessories
A review of the latest in impression material technology and related accessories.
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IHS Preview
A sneak-peak at the new products, services, and special events featured at the 52nd Annual International Hearing Society convention and exposition in St Paul, Minn.
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Fitting Tips: Essentials of Hearing Aid Selection, Part 1: Cosmetics Are Not Just What Meets the Ear
Hearing aid selection is a critical step in the amplification process. With today’s vast number of choices in hearing instrument technology, where do you start? Part 1 of this three-part series examines the physical, anatomical, and cosmetic parameters of hearing aid selection, as well as how to use needs assessment tools.
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HR Tech Focus: Directional Hearing Instruments
Directional hearing systems have been proven to be the most effective tool for hearing in noise. This month, HR takes a look at the latest in directional instrument technology.
Read MoreSpecial Section: HR “How To” and Case Studies
A series of concise half-page tutorials and case studies from 19 contributors who take on the topics of fighting feedback and occlusion, fitting new advanced products, testing hearing and hearing aids, and improving your business management and marketing.
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Tech Focus: Audiometers and Real Ear Measurement Equipment
In this special Tech Focus, The Hearing Review shines a spotlight on selected audiometers used by hearing health care professionals in the testing and fitting of hearing instruments. The information presented here was supplied to HR by the respective manufacturers of the products. To obtain more information on these test chambers, fill out the Reader Service Card found on page 66 of this magazine, or contact the companies directly.
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A Solution to Cell Phone Use for Non-Telecoil Equipped Hearing Aids
Interference relative to hearing aids and cellular telephones are still a major obstacle for hearing instrument users. This article presents an example of the technologies being developed to address these problems on the cell phone manufacturing end.
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Earmold Impressions: Does It Matter How They Are Taken?
A study finds that individual predictions of ear canal characteristics, like softness or movement, via direct observations are, in general, too inaccurate to use reliably. Alternatives are proposed.
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The Hearing Review 2003 AAA Preview
The American Academy of Audiology Convention heads to San Antonio in April.
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HR Web Site Review
A look at available hearing care resources on the Internet.
Read MoreTech Focus: CIC Hearing Instruments
The latest in completely-in-the-canal hearing instrument technologies.
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An Ear Impression Technique That Works
An often-heard audiological axiom is “A good fitting begins with the impression-taking process.” The use of more viscous impression materials, long canal lengths, and open-jaw impressions are critical in producing impressions that work. Case studies and perspectives reveal why.
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