Deaf Educator Appointed Head of CSUN
Internationally recognized deaf educator and advocate Roslyn “Roz” Rosen has been appointed director of California State University, Northridge’s (CSUN) acclaimed National Center on Deafness (NCOD).
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Changing with the Times: Additional Criteria for a Good Feedback Cancellation Algorithm
Available Gain Before Feedback (AGBF) remains an important component in assessing the effectiveness of a feedback cancellation algorithm. However, in the real-world where numerous hearing aid algorithms and features may come into play, there are many more facets to consider.
Read MoreNew Design Focus Yields a Hearing Device That People Actually Want
A hearing aid that focuses on providing speech understanding in difficult listening situations, and is suitable for younger users who have good low-frequency hearing and moderate high-frequency loss.
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“Portable” Music and Its Risk to Hearing Health
As hearing care experts and “hearing loss preventionists,” it is our responsibility to consider critically the level of risk and educate our patients and the public appropriately about the use of personal music players.
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Hearing Conservation in Schools of Music: The UNT Model
The UNT model is designed to provide students with knowledge about retaining their musicians’ ears for their careers and their quality of life. The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) has reviewed the program and an outline is being prepared for national dissemination.
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Hearing Aids for Musicians
Understanding and managing the four physical differences between speech and music allows the hearing care professional to approximate the correct electroacoustic parameters and enhance the enjoyment of listening to music.
Read MoreHearing Review Three-Year Index 2003-2005
An index, by author and subject, of articles and select items that were published in the Hearing Review from January 2003-December 2005.
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Twenty Trends Influencing the Hearing Health Care Field
A review of the hearing health care market in 2005, and a look at the current trends influencing the dispensing of hearing instruments—as well as what might be in the wings for 2006 and beyond.
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A Better Way: New Developments in Hearing Conservation
New technologies and advanced approaches to hearing conservation can provide a significant benefit when working with noise-exposed and hearing-impaired workers.
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Hearing Conservation for Audio Industry Professionals
Musicians, audio engineers, live-sound engineers, and DJs often have limited control over the loudness of their sound environments. This article provides a look at data gathered by the House Ear Institute from over 4800 audio industry professionals.
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Identifying Cochlear Dead Spots
A primer on cochlear function as it relates to cochlear dead regions
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Reasons for Optimism: A Look at the 2004-2005 Hearing Instrument Market
In 2004, the digital hearing instrument market grew to constitute 83% of all the units dispensed by hearing care professionals, and in a typical practice, more than 90% of the gross revenues came from digital aids. For the second consecutive year, return for credit rates decreased, and dispensing professionals generally witnessed steady growth in their businesses.
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The 2005 AAA Preview
A sneak-peek at the new products, services, and events being offered at the 17th Annual American Academy of Audiology (AAA) convention held in Washington DC on March 30-April 2.
Read MoreMeasuring the Occlusion Effect in a Deep-Fitting Hearing Device
A multi-site field study uses a unique occlusion effect measurement procedure to assess how a deep-fitted hearing device can reduce or eliminate occlusion.
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How to Measure and Demonstrate Four Key Digital Hearing Aid Performance Features
Part 1 of this two-part series looks at fitting digital aids within the “audibility window” while making accommodations for recruitment. Part 2 will look at how to verify and demonstrate directionality, noise reduction, and feedback suppression.
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