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Earphone Models for iPhones: Surprising Results When Used with a Hearing App

Earphone Models for iPhones: Surprising Results When Used with a Hearing App

Feb 7, 2020 | , , , | 1 |

This study revealed that for some individuals with a mild-to-moderate high frequency hearing loss, the use of an amplifier app can result in enhanced listening performance—and even performance within normal limits in background noise. However, the quality of the earphones used does make a difference. These apps and earphones may be particularly useful for these patients who—for whatever reason—could benefit from amplification but are not yet ready for a hearing aid.

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Asymptotic Hearing Loss: When Is a Metaphor Just a Metaphor?

Asymptotic Hearing Loss: When Is a Metaphor Just a Metaphor?

Nov 8, 2019 | , , , , , | 0 |

Like all healthcare fields where the clinician needs to explain complex concepts to the lay public, metaphors are used. In the optical field, “nearsighted” and “farsighted” are actually good metaphors despite their simplicity and academic inaccuracy. In the field of audiology, we have the description of the audiogram with the piano keyboard across the top; a good explanation, but limited in that it’s only the right hand side of the keyboard and musical notes are not pure-tones.

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Competing in the New Era of Hearing Healthcare Part 2: Differentiating a Practice with Comorbidity Screening, Monitoring, and Diagnostics

Competing in the New Era of Hearing Healthcare Part 2: Differentiating a Practice with Comorbidity Screening, Monitoring, and Diagnostics

Nov 7, 2019 | | 0 |

A differentiation strategy does not occur by accident. This discussion focuses on differentiating a practice with screening for comorbid conditions related to hearing loss, using close and regular monitoring of your patients’ status, and the use of an up-to-date and evidence-based approach to diagnostic assessment.

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Bose Receives FDA Class II Designation for Self-fitting Hearing Aid, Favorable ITC Ruling on Headphone Patent Infringement

Bose Receives FDA Class II Designation for Self-fitting Hearing Aid, Favorable ITC Ruling on Headphone Patent Infringement

Nov 6, 2019 | | 0 |

The FDA published its final order on Bose’s De Novo application for a self-fitting hearing aid. The new hearing aid is a Class II device subject to controls similar to other wireless hearing aids, but with special safety and labeling requirements. This is not to be confused with an “OTC hearing device.” In unrelated news, the US ITC has ruled that several companies have infringed on Bose patents related to the company’s “StayHear” headphone tips.

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