According to an article in US News & World Report’s Health Care/Patient Advice column, unsafe earbud use can potentially lead to irreversible, noise-induced hearing loss. Nearly half of teens and young adults in middle- to high-income countries don’t practice safe listening with personal audio devices.
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Unlike behind-the-ear cochlear implant sound processors, the new Kanso is a small, off-the-ear sound processor that is more discreet and delivers the same hearing experience. Kanso has access to wireless and water accessories.
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Previous research has revealed that the noise of live entertainment is putting millions of people at risk for hearing loss, but new findings on this hearing health issue published by the Hear the World Foundation determine the reasons why people aren’t protecting themselves from this damage.
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Filming, producing, editing, and animating your own custom videos can be time consuming and costly. Michele Ahlman explains how Clear Digital Media (CDM) can help with its dynamic, health-related video content as well as custom video designs that will play on your hearing care practice’s screens.
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Problems may occur when we or the patient focus solely on a particularly attractive new hearing technology. We may forget that technology, while important, is no substitute for clinical expertise and common sense. A blend of expertise, patient participation, and technology will help us stay on track.
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The author discusses how, in addition to faster processing than previous Phonak automatic steering systems, AutoSense OS can quickly detect the acoustic environment in real-time, and seamlessly adjust nuanced algorithms in the hearing aid accordingly.
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We learn to give instructions and ask basic audiology questions in several languages, but covering the entire range of dialog is not always feasible. Google Translate and similar programs have become a vital part of our clinical toolkit, but how accurate are they?
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Starkey reports on an exciting last few months with its Halo 2 Made for iPhone hearing aid, which has earned recognition from Inc. magazine, the American Business Association, and now a Gold Product Design Award from The Spark 10th Annual International Awards.
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According to BHI, research shows that earplugs not only help music-lovers avoid post-concert “ringing in the ears” (tinnitus), but also the temporary hearing loss that can occur after exposure to loud music or noise.
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Touring musician Jeff Snider preserves his hearing with 2X-S custom in-ear monitors and a dB Check in-ear sound level analyzer from Sensaphonics, which have improved his onstage monitoring on the road.
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Despite the advantages of hearing loop systems, there has been little evidence-based research validating their benefits. This study examines whether hearing loop systems could improve speech understanding and perceived sound quality for listeners with normal hearing and hearing loss in a large area.
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Hearing aid users will encounter more streamed sounds as the technology spreads, and streaming technologies will potentially reduce the sound quality experience, but there are solutions available for the hearing industry.
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An app for smartphones and wearables helps manage your family’s noise exposure from earphones connected to electronic devices. It monitors how you listen, warns when you’re in danger, and intervenes to reduce sound levels to protect your ears.
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Wireless streaming of sounds has revolutionized sound therapy for tinnitus patients by enabling them to select the sounds they prefer based on any number of factors at the press of a button. This article discusses innovative ways of using sound therapy with modern technologies.
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A family-centric approach to hearing care must acknowledge that discord and disagreement about the severity and importance of the hearing loss can occur between the patient and his/her family members. When parties are in disagreement, difficult (but important!) conversations can arise.
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