Patient Stories: Unique Ways to Use the Mini Microphone
It’s one thing to hear about what hearing technology can technically do, but it’s also important to understand how the technology is being applied in real-life experiences.
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Trends in Cochlear Implants: An Interview with Dr Ingeborg Hochmair, worldwide CEO and founder of MED-EL
An interview with Dr Ingeborg Hochmair, worldwide CEO and founder of cochlear implant pioneer MED-EL, and Dick Collette, president and CEO of MED-EL USA, who discuss the latest trends in cochlear implants, as well as what the future might offer.
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TOP NEWS and HEADLINES Six Hearing Aid Manufacturers Form Hearing Research Consortium Patients Enrolled for Auris Medical’s Phase II Trial of Tinnitus Treatment Zebra Fish May Help Discover Cause of Fraser Syndrome Hearing L
Read MoreSophono Introduces the Second Generation of Its Alpha Bone Conduction Hearing Device
Sophono is launching the second generation of its Alpha bone conduction hearing device at the American Academy of Otolaryngology meeting in September. The new Alpha 2 includes a new sound processor as well as other features.
Read MoreHoward Leight Introduces New Sync Digital Radio & Electo Earmuffs
Honeywell Safety Products has introduced the next generation of its digital radio and sound amplification earmuffs to its Howard Leight Sync line. The update of the companys Sync Stereo earmuff line includes the ability to listen to mp3 devices.
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Efficacy of a Wireless TV Listening Device
A comparison of five TV-watching technologies, showing how sound quality varies dramatically between them.
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Evaluation of an Automatic Adaptation Manager
A study on the effectiveness of an automatic adaptation management system that gradually adjusts the gain and frequency response over time in order to ease the patient toward the full fitting target.
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Expert Roundtable: Issues in Audition, Cognition, and Amplification
We Hear with Our Brains!By Douglas L. Beck, AuD (moderator/guest-editor)Cognitive Load and AmplificationBy Brent Edwards, PhDHigher-level Processing and Aided Speech-Understanding in Older AdultsBy Larry E. Humes, PhDThe Cognitive Part of Speech Reco
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Employing the “Talk and Tweak Method” When Faced with Vague Sound Quality Complaints
Dennis Van Vliet, AuD, discusses the age-old “Talk and Tweak” method for achieving sound quality
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Novel Sound Therapy: SoundCure Harnesses Research on Brain Science in Fighting Tinnitus
HR interviews SoundCure’s Bill Perry about the company’s tinnitus management tool.
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A New Fitting Algorithm for Maximizing Acceptance of Hearing Instruments
A new fitting algorithm developed by Siemens Hearing Instruments is detailed, and three studies are presented that compare it to existing algorithms with respect to speech recognition and comfort in noise, sound quality benchmarks, and paired comparisons against two other premium products.
Read MoreNY Times Reports on Restaurants Exceeding OSHA Noise Regulations
The New York Times has published an in-depth article about the trend for urban shops, restaurants, and clubs to pipe in music that is over 90 decibels. The reason for the loud music is that owners subscribe to research that suggests that loud music attracts younger patrons who drink more than those in quieter settings. While profitable, there may be a cost to the hearing health of workers.
Read MoreMED-EL Launches Social Network for Cochlear Implant Community
MED-EL has just launched HearPeers, a new social network for the cochlear implant community, including users, parents, and anyone else interested in learning about cochlear implants.
Read MoreProtein May Lead to New Therapies to Prevent Hearing Loss
New research suggests that the protein AMPK plays a role in protecting sensory cells in the inner ear from permanent damage and helps maintain hearing after extreme noise exposure. The finding may lead to new strategies and therapies to prevent hearing loss.
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A New Integrated Program for Tinnitus Patient Management: Widex Zen Therapy
Using counseling, amplification, fractal tones, relaxation strategies, sleep management, and many elements associated with TRT and CBT for an individualized comprehensive tinnitus management program.
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