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Myths About Hearing in Noise and Directional Microphones |
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by Mead C. Killion, PhD |
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As few as 8% of dispensing professionals may have access to the HINT or QuickSin, and as many as half of all patients may be leaving offices with a 5 dB SNR hearing loss. In this context, it’s little wonder that some patients complain, “I hear better without my hearing aids.” |
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Essentials of Hearing Aid Selection, Part 3: Perception Is Reality |
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by Joel M. Mynders, BC-HIS |
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Part 3 of this 3-part series on the various methods of hearing aid selection examines how subjective responses can be used during the hearing aid selection process. |
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Auditory Neuropathy and Configured Hearing Loss: The Case for Two-Stage Screening |
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by William F. Dolphin, PhD |
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The two-stage hearing screening approach, which utilizes both OAEs and ABRs, allows the detection of those infants with auditory neuropathy and configured hearing loss. |
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How to Cope with Scopes: Stethoscope Selection and Use with Hearing Aids and CIs |
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by Nancy J. Rennert, MD; Rebecca Morris; and Candice C. Barrere, DVM |
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Using a stethoscope can be challenging for hearing-impaired medical professionals. This article provides a tutorial on stethoscope/hearing aid selection, programming, interfaces, and use. |
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Performance of an Automatic Adaptive Dual-Microphone ITC Digital Hearing Aid |
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by Michael Valente, PhD, and Karen M. Mispagel, MS |
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A clinical study of an automatic adaptive directional microphone system finds exceptional benefits are available relative to hearing in noise. |
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Fitting Children with a Digital Directional Hearing Aid |
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by Andrea Bohnert, MTA, and Petra Brantzen, MTA |
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Can children use directional hearing aid technology with or without the use of self-adjusted programs? |
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AAA Preview |
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A sneak-peek at the products and services being offered this year at the American Academy of Audiology’s convention in Salt Lake City, March 31-April 3. |
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