Researchers from Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital are participating in a study evaluating whether individuals with partial hearing loss can benefit from hybrid cochlear implants.
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Automatic and adaptive acoustic feedback reduction is one of the most beneficial algorithms offered in today’s digital hearing aids. This article describes a new transient frequency-shifting technology, which is designed to provide an additional 7 dB of added stable gain, making the maximum added stable gain as high as 25 dB.
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Wallace Sabine’s principles of acoustics and rules for speech reception still apply—even if they are more than 100 years old. Amplified telephones specifically designed for hearing-impaired individuals should feature controls for gain, compression, low distortion, high frequency enhancement, and noise suppression.
Read MoreThe new earphone is designed for the audiophile and and video game enthusiasts.
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Admittedly, I have a huge bias in that I think every article in HR is exceptional. However, there are some over the course of the year that garner a wide amount of attention from hearing care professionals, the industry, and researchers. Here are
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HR’s annual look, from the perspective of industry participants, at new product/service offerings and events in 2010, as well as what might be expected for 2011 and beyond.
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Sound quality judgements in hearing aids have largely been studied using various groups of hearing-impaired individuals with specific losses who listen to different listening environments. This study looks at the sound quality of three premium hearing aids in their default settings using normal-hearing subjects and an independent laboratory, pointing out why this may be a suitable method, as well as noting some caveats for interpreting the data.
Read MoreThe HITEC Group is now offering The Sound Oasis Tinnitus & Sleep Therapy Sound Machine from FilterStream. The device is designed to mask tinnitus sounds while patients sleep.
Read MoreThe House Ear Institute is promoting a new online hearing loss prevention campaign targeting teenager audio listening habits, as well as teachers with school music programs.
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As digital wireless features have evolved in hearing aids, confusion about these applications has increased. This article addresses five misconceptions about digital wireless devices, including myths about Bluetooth technology, the use of neck loops and medallions, and the basic function of wireless as a means for transporting and relaying data from ear to ear and/or from peripheral devices.
Read MoreThe Starkey Hearing Foundation, in conjunction with the Country Music Association and other sponsors, will be delivering free hearing aids to hearing impaired children in Nashville before the Country Music Awards.
Read MoreThe Starkey Hearing Foundation, in conjunction with the Country Music Association and other sponsors, will be delivering free hearing aids to hearing impaired children in Nashville before the Country Music Awards.
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In applying wireless capabilities to hearing instruments, we’ve come a long way, baby—and in a relatively short time.
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In applying wireless capabilities to hearing instruments, we’ve come a long way, baby—and in a relatively short time.
Read MoreOticon has just released the Oticon Acto, a new mid-priced hearing aid for people with mild to severe hearing loss. Acto includes features previously available only in premium hearing instruments.
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