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The Dynamic Ear Canal and Its Implications |
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In a study of 67 subjects, 51% experienced changes of 10% or more in ear canal volume (ie, volume increase or decrease in at least one ear) when opening their jaw. This suggests that, in fittings involving physical discomfort or shell-related problems, the problem may be the ear and not the impression. |
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Business Management:Let Your Team Have It…Their Way! |
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by Danita Bye |
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Part four of a four-part series on staff management for private practice entrepreneurs. This article discusses how to motivate staff members--and create conditions for them to motivate themselves. |
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Efficacy of an Open-Fitting Hearing Aid |
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by Francis Kuk, Phd; Denise Keenan, MA; and Carl Ludvigsen, MS |
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Although vent diameter decreases the directivity index of a directional hearing aid, a significant directional and noise reduction benefit is still available even with an open fitting. This study suggests that open fittings appear to be most beneficial (or least compromising) for people with milder hearing losses, or precipitous loss with normal low-frequency hearing where SNR loss may be milder. |
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The 2005 AAA Preview |
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A sneak-peek at the new products, services, and events being offered at the 17th Annual American Academy of Audiology (AAA) convention held in Washington DC on March 30-April 2. |
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Utilizing Bluetooth for Better Speech Understanding Over the Cell Phone |
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by Jürgen Tchorz, PhD, and Michael Schulte, PhD |
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A field trial involving the Phonak Smartlink FM transmitter |
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Hearing Dogs: Farewell to Dana the Wonder Dog |
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by Cheryl Heppner |
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Hearing dogs are valuable in many different ways. |
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