HEARING AIDS
Marketing and the Internet
Live Speech Mapping: A Stimulus Package for Hearing Health Care
A look at today's advanced computerized technology that assists in obtaining the best "first fit" result with hearing instruments, and also represents a key business tool for educating the buyer and the third party—the spouse, patient's daughter/son, etc—about your recommended solution.
Hearing Science
Broader Bandwidth Improves Sound Quality for Hearing-Impaired Listeners
A study that investigates if wider bandwidth improves sound quality for hearing aid users. Results show preference for wider bandwidths for speech and music, with listeners reporting that a 10,000 Hz bandwidth hearing aid sounded clearer with more nuances audible than an 8000 Hz bandwidth hearing aid.
Events
Directionality and Noise Reduction in Pediatric Fittings
There are few amplification-related topics that generate greater differences of opinion than the issue of the application of advanced signal processing, such as automatic directionality and digital noise reduction, to pediatric hearing aid fittings. It is not that these systems are inherently inappropriate in hearing aids; rather, the concern is that these systems may disrupt access to important speech information that the developing child needs. This article reviews the decision-making process in applying directionality and noise-reduction features.
How Can Digital Signal Processing Help Musicians?
Hard-of-hearing musicians have special needs that are not always met by hearing aid technology. This article illustrates how clinical choices, state-of-the-art digital signal processor (DSP) systems, and advanced DSP software engineering improved the music listening experience for three musicians. A continuation from HR's special issues in February and March on Musicians and Hearing Aid Design co-edited by Marshall Chasin, AuD, and Larry Revit, MS.
Siemens 'Decibels For Life' Campaign Strives For Hearing Awareness, Instrument Innovation
Decibels for Life, the new campaign from Siemens Hearing Instruments, Piscataway, NJ, aims to maintain awareness of hearing loss and champions hearing innovations, says the company.
6/23/2009
New Jersey Academy of Audiology Established
The new entity will promote audiology as the primary profession in the state for delivering hearing and balance care, and it will facilitate members abilities to identify, diagnose, treat, and prevent hearing and balance disorders.
6/22/2009
EarQ, Oticon Host National Event in Las Vegas
More than 100 people attended a recent 3-day event in Las Vegas hosted by EarQ Group and Oticon, which spotlighted trends in the hearing care industry and new product technologies, says Ear-Q.
6/19/2009
More Than 600 Network Members Attend Beltone's Recent Annual Meeting
Company honored distinguished hearing care practitioners and
highlighted new hearing aid technologies.
6/19/2009
Unitron's Passport Now Available Worldwide
Passport's signature feature, smartFocus, customizes adaptive parameters to deliver personalized sound quality in every situation, says the company.
6/18/2009
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