Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval of Harmony
Boston Scientific Corp, Natick, Mass, has received FDA approval for its new Harmony™ HiResolution® Bionic Ear System (Harmony System).
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Linear Frequency Transposition: Extending the Audibility ofHigh-Frequency Information
Linear Frequency Transposition extends the audibility of high frequency sounds for people who cannot receive this information from conventional amplification. It is demonstrated here to improve some patients’ appreciation for high frequency sounds.
Read MoreClarity, The Ear Foundation Work to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Whether we’re blasting car stereos, rocking out at concerts, or lying around the pool listening to our MP3 players, music, particularly loud music, is a staple of the American way of life.
Read MoreSound Understanding of Indoor Acoustics Could Make Hearing Easier
An innovative technique that, for the first time, accurately measures exactly how sound behaves in “real-world” situation is now under development—and could improve acoustics in buildings ranging from concert halls to railway stations.
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Changing with the Times: Additional Criteria for a Good Feedback Cancellation Algorithm
Available Gain Before Feedback (AGBF) remains an important component in assessing the effectiveness of a feedback cancellation algorithm. However, in the real-world where numerous hearing aid algorithms and features may come into play, there are many more facets to consider.
Read MoreHEI Expands Its Free Hearing Screening Services
House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, will celebrate 10 years of providing hearing conservation education and health services to thousands of Audio Engineering Society (AES) members at the 121st AES Convention through its Sound Partners™ hearing conservation education program.
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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.
Read MoreAmerica Hears Introduces New Hearing Aids With ADRO Technology
America Hears, Bristol, Pa, and Dynamic Hearing, Richmond, Australia, a developer of software for the hearing aid and personal communications industries, introduces the Freedom AD, a hearing aid that will use the ultra-low-delay ADRO® (adaptive dynamic range optimization) technology.
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The Cochlear Implant Journey: Candidacy, Expectations, and Aural Rehabilitation
Many dispensing professionals are surprised to see that clients with thresholds in the severe range can make excellent candidates for cochlear implants.
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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.
Read MoreMP3 Players Increase Risk Early Hearing Loss
A new survey, carried out to mark the launch of a partnership between Specsavers Hearcare, Guernsey, United Kingdom, and Deafness Research UK, London, found that 14% of people spend up to 28 hours a week listening to their personal music player.
Read MoreSonomax, Hear Atlast to Launch One-Hour Hearing Care Centers in Canada
During its annual shareholders meeting, Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc, Montreal, announced that it signed a development deal with Hear Atlast, Toronto, for the launch of hearing centers in large retail stores across Canada. The first hearing store is slated to open this fall.
Read MoreAG Bell Awards $40,460 in Financial Aid to Art, Science Students
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell), Washington, DC, has awarded $40,460 in arts and sciences awards to 54 students aged 6-19 who are deaf or hard of hearing and use spoken language to communicate.
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