A successful aural rehabilitation program, coordinated by Elderhostel Canada and the Canadian Hearing Society, is one example of realigning the remediation of hearing loss with images of independence and vitality.
Read MoreLess than 6 years after their introduction, digital instruments represent almost one-third of all hearing aids sold. Seven people involved in the development and implementation of DSP offer their perspectives on digital technology, speculating on hearing-in-noise algorithms, directional DSP aids, and test methods, as well as what the future might hold for these state-of-the-art devices.
Read MoreWhen confronted with software problems, there are some basic approaches to take and information to obtain that can help solve the issue. Here’s what you need and how to get it.
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Despite the known benefits of completely-in-the-canal (CIC) instruments, hearing care professionals have been reluctant to fit CICs on children for several reasons. This article presents the results of a field study and provides information on fitting CICs on children ages 2-16 who, for various reasons, refused to wear other styles of hearing aids.
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A technical review of the new Widex Diva digital hearing instrument and a discussion of the consequences of sensorineural hearing loss.
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A round-up of the latest directional products and technologies.
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A field study that compares the program choices of an automatic program selection algorithm to the selection preferences of hearing instrument wearers.
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A technical review of GN ReSound’s Digital Feedback Suppression system
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A look at how the new ICRA signals can be used for advanced hearing instrument fittings.
Read MoreDepression in clients is not only an impediment to successful fittings but a potentially life-threatening mental disorder. Here is how to spot depression and what to do about it.
Read MoreThe advent of disposable and entry-level hearing aids requires dispensing professionals to think differently about traditional methods of business, client education and fees-for-service.
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A sneak-peek at the newest hearing care products being unveiled at AAA.
Read MoreAn index of important articles and features from 1998-2000.
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A Consumer Corner article that takes on the loud “boom cars” that have stereo systems loud enough to shake loose parts on nearby cars
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Can exposure to progressive degrees of distortion stimulate adaptation of the auditory system?
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