HEARING TESTING
Effectiveness of Informational Counseling on Acceptance of Hearing Loss Among Older Adults
This study suggests that about one-third of socially active older adults who do not wear hearing aids and do not voluntarily visit hearing clinics are either unaware of their hearing loss or are in denial of the hearing loss. Informational counseling, even provided by a relatively inexperienced clinician, can help about 50% of such individuals in accepting their hearing loss immediately after counseling.
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
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.
Ida Institute Mines Hearing Care Professionals' Best Practices
The Ida Institute, Naerum, Denmark, invites hearing care professionals worldwide to share their successful approaches to helping patients and their families understand and appreciate the implications of the simple audiogram.
6/29/2009
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
Hearing Loss More Prominent In Men, Says Miracle-Ear
Hearing loss affects more than 31 million people, 65% of whom are men, but the signs of the condition are typically overlooked, says the company.
6/11/2009
Chasin's New Book On Cue About Hearing Loss in Musicians
Plural Publishing, San Diego, has released a new book from Marshall Chasin, AuD, titled Hearing Loss in Musicians, Prevention and Management.
6/5/2009
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