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Video Otomicroscopy: A New "Vision" in Cerumen Management
Otoscopy using a binocular microscope (referred to as otomicroscopy) represents a serious upgrade for hearing care professionals who are committed to providing superior cerumen management and hearing aid services. Moreover, when clinicians include video otomicroscopy, they add a powerful tool for patient education and motivation, as well as data storage for patient records. Here is a tutorial from two private practice audiologists about what video otomicroscopy is, the equipment involved, its cost and clinical value, and how it's used.

A New Hearing Aid Class: The First 100% Invisible Extended-Wear Hearing Aid
A look at a new extended-wear, deep-canal, disposable device, offering 24/7 listening capabilities and 100% invisibility relative to cosmetics. InSound Medical's Lyric is designed to provide solutions to many of the drawbacks encountered with traditional hearing aids, with significant acoustic, practical, and cosmetic benefits.

Musicians and Hearing Aid Design
What's So Special About Music?
Although modern digital hearing aids can do a fairly good job of helping a hearing-impaired person enjoy listening to music, the author's experience is that the needs of performing musicians who do their work onstage are not often met by today's hearing aids. Here's why.

Musicians and Hearing Aid Design
The Use of a High Frequency Emphasis Microphone for Musicians
Instrumental music, whether related to its overall higher intensity or its greater crest factor, tends to overdrive the front end of the hearing aid because of the limited available dynamic range on the given A/D converters. Here is one possible solution that can be added to the dispensing professional's toolbox: the HF microphone hearing aid.

Musicians and Hearing Aid Design
A Digital Signal Processor for Musicians and Audiophiles
The performance aspects of digital signal processors that are designed for speech and musicians with particular reference to a new circuit design.

News Stories

Spectrum Brands, Noteholders Reach Debt Reduction Agreement
Company files voluntary Chapter 11 petition to implement debt restructuring; business continues as usual for all its subsidiaries.
2/5/2009

Industry News
Industry Converges On Dallas For AudiologyNow!
4/2/2009

Industry News
Phonak Introduces Hypoallergenic Shell Material
12/24/2008

Industry News
Vermont Seniors First In US To Receive New Zero-Mercury Batteries
10/16/2008

News: Around The (Acoustic) Horn
IntriCon Added to Russell Microcap Index; Unveils New DSP Hearing Aid Amplifier
Inclusion in the new Russell Microcap Index recognizes IntriCon's solid performance as a company, according to CEO Mark Gorder.
7/10/2008

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