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September 2006 |
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| FITTING TIPS |
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Perspective |
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The Value Proposition of Open-Fit Hearing Aids |
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by Christopher Schweitzer, PhD, and Sally K. Jessee, AuD |
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Open-fit hearing aids, when applied to appropriate candidates, produce an unambiguous reduction in listener complaints about sound quality. However, the "uncertainty" of the value proposition remains—especially when hearing in noise is the primary goal of the patient. |
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Earmolds and Hearing Aid Shells: A Tutorial |
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by Chester Pirzanski, BSc |
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The last in a series of articles on one of the most critical—and problematic—parts of the hearing instrument fitting process. Part 5 looks at the process of manufacturing earmolds and earshells, with particular emphasis on new digital shell manufacturing technology. |
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| CONVENTION PREVIEW |
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Preview |
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2006 ADA & IHS conventions |
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A sneak-peek at the products and services being unveiled at this year's Academy of Dispensing Audiologists (ADA) Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz, and International Hearing Society (IHS) Convention in San Antonio. |
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| NEW TECHNOLOGY AND CLINICAL FINDINGS |
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Changing with the Times: Additional Criteria for a Good Feedback Cancellation Algorithm |
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by Francis K. Kuk, PhD; Anders H. Jessen, BScEE; Kristian T. Klinkby, MSEE; Lise B. Henningsen, MA; Heidi Peeters, MA; and Denise Keenan, MA |
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Available Gain Before Feedback (AGBF) remains an important component in assessing the effectiveness of a feedback cancellation algorithm. However, in the real-world where numerous hearing aid algorithms and features may come into play, there are many more facets to consider. |
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Large-Scale Beta Clinical Trial of a New Hearing Aid System |
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by Laurel Olson, MA, and Justyn Pisa, AuD |
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A new digital hearing instrument system and its software were tested on 70 subjects at 12 external test sites. |
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