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Fitting and Evaluating a Hearing Aid for Recipients of a Unilateral Cochlear Implant: The NAL Approach |
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by Teresa YC Ching, PhD, Mandy Hill, DipAud, Harvey Dillion, PhD, and Emma van Wanrooy, MAud |
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Part 1 of a 2-part article that provides information on fitting a hearing aid to the opposite ear of a cochlear implant. Part 1 provides information on attaining the proper hearing aid gain, frequency response, and loudness balance relative to the cochlear implant. |
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Fitting Automatic Directional Hearing Instruments |
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by Laurel Olson, MS, and Timothy Trine, PhD |
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A look at the rationale behind directional hearing aids that have the ability to automatically switch between directional and omni-directional modes, as well as fitting tips that ensure proper microphone orientation, venting of the aid, demonstration of directional benefit, and counseling. |
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HIPAA Security Rules and Compliance Specifications |
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by Paul Popp, PhD, and Beth Lane, ACA, CHP |
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The new HIPAA Security Rules, which start April 21, 2005, will require hearing care professionals to modify their policies with regard to their patients’ electronic protected health information. |
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IHS Convention Preview |
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A sneak-peek at the products, services, and events being offered at the International Hearing Society’s (IHS) annual convention in Orlando, August 25-29. |
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Helping Consumers Choose from a Range of Technologies and Prices |
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by Jim Kothe, MS |
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A new client education tool is designed to de-emphasize specific products and de-mystify the information on a wide range of technologies, styles, and price ranges for the consumer. |
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A New Tool for Fighting Feedback in BTEs |
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by Monte Martinez |
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A method for using stents to eliminate feedback during problem fittings. |
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