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Extended Bandwidths in Hearing Aids |
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by Douglas L. Beck, AuD, and Jes Olsen |
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Hearing aids are now offering larger bandwidths, with extended frequencies out to 10,000 Hz. It is expected that qualitative and quantitative improvements in quiet and in noise with respect to speech, music, and spatial cues will be realized—leading to better speech understanding, listening enjoyment, and customer satisfaction. |
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The Hearing Aid as a Music Synthesizer |
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by Francis Kuk, PhD, and Heidi Peeters, MA |
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A brief introduction to the neurological representation of music and its physiological effect, as well as a summary of the characteristics of music that are known to be most conducive to relaxation and how these can be integrated into the design of a digital signal processing hearing aid. |
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Telephone Skills 103: Answering Patient Questions About Cost |
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by Nancy Kent |
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Using active listening skills and the VIP technique makes callers feel important and understood, which can significantly influence their decision about scheduling an appointment. |
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The ADA Convention Preview |
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A sneak peek at the new products and services being offered at the Academy of Doctors of Audiology Convention in Las Vegas November 6 to 8. |
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