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| HEARING SCIENCE AND FITTING TIPS |
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Facts vs Myths: The "Skinny" on Slim-Tube Open Fittings |
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by David A. Fabry, PhD |
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Separating truth from fiction in open fittings. The popularity of open-fit hearing aids has increased dramatically, in large part due to digital features, feedback phase-inversion systems, and cosmetically appealing, instant-fit "slim" tubing. Although the magnitude of the effect is slightly less than with occluded shells or earmolds, open-fit devices equipped with directional microphones—contrary to popular belief—do provide improved speech recognition in noise compared to the unaided or omni-directional conditions. |
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Hearing Science |
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A Temporal Processing Primer |
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by Vishakha W. Rawool, PhD |
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Temporal processing concepts have gained greater importance as advanced digitally programmable compression hearing aids have come to dominate the industry. This article examines the key definitions and test procedures related to temporal processing and amplification. |
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Fitting Tips |
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Earmolds and Hearing Aid Shells: A Tutorial Part 2: Impression-Taking Techniques that Result in Fewer Remakes |
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by Chester Pirzanski, BSc |
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A series of articles on one of the most critical, and problematic, parts of the hearing aid fitting process. In Part 2, techniques for making the perfect impression. |
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| ADVANCED TESTING AND FITTING TOOLS |
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Testing and Fitting |
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Business Decisions: Specifying the Modern Hearing Test Environment |
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by Brian J. Hill, MS, MBA |
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Things you need to consider when preparing to purchase and set up a modern testing room, as well as speculation on what the sound rooms of the future may look like. |
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Techtopic |
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The Role of Virtual Reality in Hearing Instrument |
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Virtual reality systems provide dispensing professionals with an opportunity to place the client/patient in various acoustical settings without leaving the office. |
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Techtopic |
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Multimedia: Better Tools Facilitate a Better Process |
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by Douglas Beck, PhD, and Roger McGuire |
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The widespread use of digital technology is making another huge impact: multimedia tools that support the entire hearing care process, from diagnosis to counseling, to ongoing aural rehabilitation. |
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