Tone Deafness Cause May Appear in Brain
Tests show relationship between thin white matter and severity of condition.
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The IHS & ADA Convention Preview
The International Hearing Society will hold its 56th Annual Convention and Exposition in Reno on September 26-30, and the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists will hold its 31st Annual Convention in Orlando on October 10-13. Here is a sneak peek at the new products and services being unveiled at these events.
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Why Don’t Directional Microphones Work Better?
Directional microphone systems, when partnered with DSP, are a great benefit to hearing aid users who are confronted with background noise. But it is important to understand both the potential benefits and continuing limitations of these technologies.
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Cutting Short a Word List: What Are the Chances for Error?
Every dispensing professional has had the same thought: If your patient nails the first 10 to 15 words in a 25-word list, how risky is it to stop the testing right then and there? Here’s the answer.
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MarkeTrak VII: Are 1 Million Dependents with Hearing Loss in America Being Left Behind?
Evidence suggests that a sizable population of young people in America do not fit existing paradigms of hearing disability. Why are only a minority of children or dependents in America who have hearing loss recipients of amplification, and what can be done in the medical and hearing care profession to make sure that all children have received adequate help for their hearing loss?
Read MoreAudiologists Warn of Hearing Loss Risk to Students
Study finds 3 out of 4 rock and jazz musicians have hearing disorder.
Read MoreHearing Loss Expected to Double for Future Elderly
Music listening habits, higher noise levels drive predictions.
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Tinnitus: Addressing Neurological, Audiological, and Psychological Aspects with Customized Therapy
A comprehensive rehabilitation approach is at the heart of a new tinnitus therapy that addresses the audiological (hearing loss), neurological (adaptive response/”central gain”), and psychological (attention and reaction) aspects of the condition.
Read MoreFDA Approves Med-El SONATA Cochlear Implant
Company says small incision and surgical site device requires are key characteristics.
Read MoreFDA Approves Med-El SONATA Cochlear Implant
Device designed to provide precise, high-rate stimulation over entire length of cochlea.
Read MoreHearing Messages Spreading Through BHI Efforts
Articles about hearing care, industry, proliferate with media placements.
Read MoreFDA Approves SONATA Cochlear Implant
Diminuititve new device features titanium housing option.
Read MoreAMA Refers Resolution on In-Ear Headphones for More Study at Urging of AAA and NHCA
The American Medical Association (AMA) referred for more study a policy resolution calling for the establishment of regulations that would limit the output of portable musical devices.
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Your Practice, Your Brand
Effective branding of your practice can set you uniquely apart from the competition. Make your practice seem like the kind of place where patients can trust the expertise that you have built over the years.
Read MoreAn Active Brain in Old Age May Help Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay
Staying mentally active reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or its precursor, mild cognitive impairment.
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