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The Aging Auditory System, Part 3: Slower Processing, Cognition, and Speech Recognition |
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by Vishakha W. Rawool, PhD |
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In the final article in a three-part series, the author looks at the complex interrelationships between slower processing, cognition, and speech recognition in an effort to determine what this means relative to the elements of a comprehensive aural rehabilitation protocol for adults. |
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Cutting Short a Word List: What Are the Chances for Error? |
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by Marshall Chasin, AuD, MSc, and Courtney Chasin, BASc |
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Every dispensing professional has had the same thought: If your patient nails the first 10 to 15 words in a 25-word list, how risky is it to stop the testing right then and there? Here's the answer. |
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Why Don't Directional Microphones Work Better? |
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by Ryan J. Mills, MA, and Doug Martin, PhD |
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Directional microphone systems, when partnered with DSP, are a great benefit to hearing aid users who are confronted with background noise. But it is important to understand both the potential benefits and continuing limitations of these technologies. |
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The IHS & ADA Convention Preview |
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The International Hearing Society will hold its 56th Annual Convention and Exposition in Reno on September 26-30, and the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists will hold its 31st Annual Convention in Orlando on October 10-13. Here is a sneak peek at the new products and services being unveiled at these events. |
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