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Ask the Expert: Will a 1.5 Channel Audiometer Meet Your Clinic’s Needs?
One of the biggest challenges in audiology is deciding equipment purchases. Audiometers are an important investment to meet a clinic's needs.
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Inventis Releases Wireless Probes for Trumpet
According to Inventis, this now makes its wireless probes “the lightest in the market at 50 g/0.11 lb.” Trumpet’s wireless probes are designed to improve patient’s comfort and give complete freedom when performing in-situ measurements.
Interacoustics Launches AD528 Audiometer in the US
The AD528 has a small footprint, low weight, and an optional carry bag making it ideal for traveling clinicians who provide outreach to patients in need of hearing services, the company says.
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The Quest for Audiometric Zero
As with most sciences, there are some notable quirks in audiology, and the zero decibel point on the audiometer is one of them. Here is a brief history of the evolution of audiometric zero, the conflicting studies and controversies surrounding it, and how “0 dB” on the audiometer was ultimately established and standardized.
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The Quest for Audiometric Zero
As with most sciences, there are some notable quirks in audiology, and the zero decibel point on the audiometer is one of them. In this article, Dr James Jerger provides a brief history of the evolution of audiometric zero, the conflicting studies and controversies surrounding it, and how “0 dB” on the audiometer was ultimately established and standardized.
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Benson Medical Instruments Recognizes Distributors with ‘Outstanding Customer Support’
This is the fourth year of the award, which is open to all authorized Benson Medical distributors.
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MedRx Celebrates 25th Anniversary
MedRx is celebrating its 25th anniversary in May. This article looks back on the many achievements and successes of the company, ranging from the Otowizard to the Avant ARC.
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GAES BHealth to Attend Arab Health Trade Fair January 28-31
Microson, a Spain-based manufacturer of hearing aids, together with GAES, its corporate partner, will attend Arab Health 2019 under the GAES BHealth brand. At the trade fair they will present their global services and latest innovations in hearing technology, including the new range of audiometers and impedance meters.
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Grason-Stadler Launches GSI Allegro Handheld Screening Tympanometer
The Allegro is described as being “ready to take on any testing environment” that requires tympanometry or ipsilateral acoustic reflexes.
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The Evolution of the Audiometric Pure-tone Technique
James Jerger, PhD, explains how three methods for conducting pure-tone audiometry have dominated hearing assessment for almost 70 years. Here is a historical look at the evolution of the audiometric technique, how automation and automated adaptive techniques continue to evolve, and a perspective on what might prompt significant changes for the future.
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Inventis Establishes New North American Office in Minneapolis
Inventis SRL—the Italian audiometric equipment manufacturer of audiometers, video otoscopes, REM systems, and more—has announced the opening of its new US office in Minneapolis, the company’s first office established outside its world headquarters in Padova, Italy. Riccardo Rizzoli, who has been with Inventis for 6 years, has been appointed as its managing director.
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Benson Medical Instruments Presents Awards to Distributors for Outstanding Customer Service
Benson Medical Instruments announced that it recently honored distributors who provide their customers with outstanding customer support at the company’s annual sales meeting May 10-11.
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Data Mining in the Era of Disruptive Technology
In this new era of disruptive technology, hearing care practices need valuable information to help increase the knowledge of decision makers. Primus Business Analytics is designed to help owners and managers effectively identify growth and development opportunities, understand best-practice protocols, the duration and scope of testing, and assist in fine-tuning in ways that would otherwise be virtually impossible.
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Benson Medical Instruments Releases Standalone CCF-200 Fit Test for Occupational Health/Safety Professionals
The CCF-200 Fit Test validates employees’ use of earplugs, and can be used in a multi-station testing environment or on a one-on-one basis.
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Clearwater Clinical Receives CE Mark Approval for Shoebox Audiometry
SHOEBOX, according to Clearwater, is reportedly “the world’s first CE-Marked” iPad-based audiometer. The device is also listed as a Class II medical device with US FDA and Health Canada.
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Audiometry and Its Discontents
In the future it seems likely that PTA will remain a useful tool, even if it ceases to be the “gold-standard” hearing test.
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Grason-Stadler Inc Announces Upcoming Live CEU Courses
Attendees can expect to increase their product knowledge, learn tips and strategies that can be immediately applied to their clinical practices, as well as earn CEU credits.
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