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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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.
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Providing an Educational Hearing Conservation Program for Kids
Studies show that hearing conservation practices and knowledge are increased in relation to participation in a hearing conservation program. Here is a tutorial on creating a hearing conservation educational program for schoolchildren using existing resources.
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Clinical Evaluation of Silicone Soft Shell Technology
Silicone-based shells for ITE hearing instruments have recently been introduced to the market. This article represents the first clinical evaluation of this new hearing aid shell technology.
Read MoreFitting from the Other Side of the Fence
Hearing instrument fitting and client counseling need to revolve more around the client’s residual auditory capacity and appropriate expectations. Here is an outline for a suggested counseling protocol.
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Speech or Noise? Using Signal Detection and Noise Reduction
A technical review of a new multidimensional signal detection and noise reduction system, along with background on various digital strategies for enhancing speech in noise.
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The HR 2003 Dispenser Survey
Tremendous changes are occurring within the hearing healthcare field, including a dramatic movement toward high-end digital devices, lower prices for most types and technologies of hearing instruments, and a continued downward trend in the number of first-time customers visiting dispensing offices. Find out what else is happening and how your business stacks up.
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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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The Hearing Review 2003 AAA Preview
The American Academy of Audiology Convention heads to San Antonio in April.
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Changing with the Times: Re-Examining the Aided Threshold
Is it necessary to re-evaluate current criteria for verifying hearing aid fittings, some of which are drawn from the “old days” of linear, one-channel, omnidirectional instruments?
Read MoreA New Method for Measuring DPOAEs and ASSRs
A technology review of a new system that assesses distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) and auditory steady state responses (ASSRs) without the traditional use of Fast Fourier Transfer (FFT) processing.
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HR Web Site Review
A look at available hearing care resources on the Internet.
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MarkeTrak VI: Isolating the Impact of the Volume Control on Customer Satisfaction
Dispensing professionals would do well to identify consumers’ volume control needs; only 48% of those consumers who want a volume control and don’t have one are satisfied with their hearing instruments.
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A Solution for Telephone Use with a Telecoil
Cell phone interference with hearing aids remains problematic. However, while the telecom industry works out these problems, there are current devices that can help patients use cell phones—and, importantly, other listening devices—through the use of a telecoil.
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Four Fitting Issues for Severe or Profound Hearing Impairment
Despite technological advancements in the past few years, people who have severe or profound hearing loss remain a challenge when fitting advanced hearing instruments. This article provides information and fitting tips relative to fitting advanced, high-power hearing instruments.
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