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Hearing Review Three-Year Index 2003-2005

An index, by author and subject, of articles and select items that were published in the Hearing Review from January 2003-December 2005.

The following is an index, by author and subject, for articles and select items that were published in The Hearing Review from January 2003-December 2005. All of these articles and features, including all other articles dating to June 2000, can be accessed online. To search by key words, go to www.hearingreview.com.

by author
A-D
Aarts NL, Caffee CS. The accuracy and clinical usefulness of manufacturer-predicted REAR values in adult hearing aid fittings. Nov 2005;12(12):16-22.
Abbott Gabbard S, O’Grady G, Kuk F. Fitting digital non-linear power aids on children with severe-to-profound losses. Jul 2003;10(7):44-49.
Abdala C, Visser-Dumont L. Cochlear function in older infants. Sept 2003;10(10):16-22,62.
Abrams H, Block M, Hnath Chisolm T. The effects of signal processing and style on perceived value of hearing aids. Dec 2004;11(13):16-21,70.
Alessio H, Hutchinson K. Exercise promotes hearing health. Apr 2004;11(4):36-37.
Auriemmo J, Nielsen K, Kuk F. Using DSP to screen hearing aid component defects. Feb 2003;10(2):40-43,55.
Bain R. Addressing patient indecision. Sept 2005;12(9):50-55,78.
Battersby ME. Business taxes 101: Deducting computer software and Web site development costs. Oct 2005;12(11):46-49; Remodel and deduct it! Mar 2005;12(3):36-38,98.
Beecher F. How hearing aid access may be improved using ultrawideband technology. Aug 2005;12(9):58-61,77.
Begley DP. April 14th has passed, and you’re still not HIPAA compliant...Now what? Apr 2003;10(4):66.
Begley T, Clark J. The sound of success. May 2003;10(5):38-41.
Better Hearing Institute. Hearing loss and its impact on household income. Oct 2005;12(11):16-22.
Bhattacharjee S: Career crossroads: New options for becoming an entrepreneur. Nov 2005;12(12):70,81.
Blumsack JT, Anderson KL. Back to school! 13 facts revisited. Sept 2004;11(10):14-16,62-63.
Bohnert A, Brantzen P. RECD and clinical verification in children. May 2004;11(5):50-52; Experiences when fitting children with a digital directional hearing aid. Feb 2004;11(2):50-55.
Brady GY, Wilson RG. The hearing care professional as an expert witness. May 2004;11(5):30-33.
Bray V. New digital aid designed for enhanced directionality. Jan 2005;12(1):44-47.
Bray V, Ghent R, Nilsson M, Murphy P. Clinical study of a new directional system: Initial behavioral results. Sept 2005;12(10):54-55,84.
Brethower L, McSpaden JB. High frequency hearing loss: Some digital fitting guidelines. Apr 2005;12(4):30-32.
Burton P, Powers TA. Wireless technology in an open-ear solution. May 2005;12(5):50-54.
Bye D. Let your team have it...Their way! Feb 2005;12(3):22-25; Coaching for entrepreneurs. Nov 2004;11(12):38-42; Creating a team culture of personal accountability. Apr 2004;11(4):40-44,69; Five steps to building a great team. Jul 2003;10(7):28-31.
Carmen R. How hearing loss impacts relationships: Whose problem is it? Apr 2005;12(4):50-55,76-77.
Chartrand MS. Another elephant in the living room: To VC or not to VC? Mar 2003;10(3):70,96.
Chartrand MS, Chartrand GA. If a tree fell in the forest: What’s really holding back the market? Jan 2004;11(1):44-47.
Ching TYC, Hill M, Dillon H, van Wanrooy E. Fitting and evaluating a hearing aid for recipients of a unilateral cochlear implant: The NAL approach. Part 1: Hearing aid prescription, adjustment, and evaluation. Jul 2004;11(7):14-22,58.
Ching TYC, Incerti P, Hill M, Brew J. Fitting and evaluating a hearing aid for recipients of a unilateral cochlear implant: The NAL Approach. Part 2: Bimodal hearing should be standard for most cochlear implant users. Aug 2004;11(9):32-40,63.
Christensen LA, Russ DM, Siu B, Thornton T. Two-in-one custom hearing aids made possible by software-based DSP platform. Mar 2004;11(3):68-74.
Cortez R, Dinulescu N, Skafe K, Olson B, Keenan D, Kuk F. Changing with the times: Applying digital technology to hearing aid shell manufacturing. Mar 2004;11(3):30-38.
Cruz R, Potthoff M. Hearing conservation for audio industry professionals. Oct 2005;12(11):34-36,76-77.
DeConde Johnson C, Chute P. Specialty certification for cochlear implant audiologists. Jan 2005;12(1):62.
Dietrich S. Road test: An FM system in a dental office/educational setting. Jan 2005;12(1):38-42.
Dittberner A, Bentler R. Interpreting the directivity index (DI). Jun 2003;10(6):16-19.
Dolphin WF. Auditory neuropathy and configured hearing loss: The case for two-stage screening. Feb 2004;11(2):28-32.
Don M. The stacked ABR: An alternative screening tool for small acoustic tumors. Aug 2005;12(9):30-32.
Dugan M, Bernstein R, Hamlin L, Irr P, Kosovich G, Wayner D. Advocating for accessibility. Apr 2004;11(4):32-35,70-71.
Duffy JK. Tributaries to the River of Audiology: Reflections on the legacy of Robert West, PhD, and Brooklyn College. May 2004;11(5):40-46.
Duffy JK, Zelnick E, Zelnick M. Marketing hearing rehabilitation. Mar 2005;12(3):26-33.

E-H

Eisenberg LS. HR Interviews Laura S. Eisenberg, PhD. Aug 2005;12(9):44-47.
Fabry DA. Adaptive directional microphone technology and hearing aids: Theoretical and clinical implications. Apr 2005;12(4):22-25,81-82.
Fabry DA, Tchorz J. A hearing system that can bounce back from reverberation. Sept 2005;12(10):48-50; Datalogging: A clinical tool for meeting individual patient needs. Jan 2005;12(1):32-36.
Fayed JN, De La Cruz A. Etiologies and treatment options for sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Dec 2003;10(13):20-23.
Flynn M. Envirograms: Bringing greater utility to datalogging. Nov 2005;12(12):32-38; Datalogging: A new paradigm in the hearing instrument fitting process. Mar 2005;12(3):52-57; Maintaining the directional advantage in open fittings. Nov 2004;11(12):32-36; Maximizing the voice-to-noise ratio (VNR) via voice priority processing. Apr 2004;11(4):54-59; Open ear fittings: Nine questions and answers. Mar 2004;11(3):58-63,88; Opening ears: The scientific basis for an open ear acoustic system. May 2003;10(5):34-37,67; Sailing out of the windless sea of monosyllables. Apr 2003;10(4):24-30,78-79.
Fortune T. What the heck is Bionic with ADRO? Jul 2005;12(7):30-36.
Fortune T, Humes L, Turner R, Juneau R, Desporte E. Clinical evaluation of a soft shell technology. Aug 2003;10(9):40-44,62.
Fritsch MH, Diefendorf AO, Wynne MK. Sudden hearing loss: A team approach to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. Dec 2003;10(13):24-28.
Frye GJ. Understanding the ANSI standard as a tool for assessing hearing instrument functionality. May 2005;12(5):22-27,79.
Geers AE. Cochlear implants and education of the deaf child. May 2003;10(5):18-22,67.
Groth J. A new high-performance fully transparent hearing instrument. May 2005;12(5):56-59.
Groth J, Pedersen BD. A high-definition compression system for open fittings. Apr 2003;10(4):68-69,81.
Hager L. A better way: New developments in hearing conservation. Oct 2005;12(11):50-56.
Haley R, Carmen R. The process of listening. Mar 2004;11(3):28.
Hall JW III. ABRs or ASSRs? The application of tone-burst ABRs in the era of ASSRs. Aug 2004;11(9):22-30,60-62.
Hall CM. Clinical experience using a hearing aid for TMJ-related fitting problems. Apr 2004;11(4):50-53.
Halpin C, Rauch SD. Steroid therapy for sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Dec 2003;10(13):32-35.
Hampton D. New Medicare benefit includes screening for hearing loss and dizziness. Mar 2005;12(3):74-76; Keeping in touch: The patient newsletter. Jul 2003;10(7):34-36.
Hansen V. What is the PCC telling your patients? Dec 2005;12(13):34-35.
Harvey M. A dying father helps his daughter to live. Apr 2003;10(4):34-37,80.
Hayes D. The need for fine-tuning adaptive hearing aids. Sept 2004;11(10):40-44; A new solution to telephone feedback. Mar 2003;10(3):64-68.
Heppner C. Farewell to Dana the Wonder Dog. Feb 2005;12(3):54.
Hou Z, Dai H. An online hearing screening test. Oct 2004;11(11):48-49.

I-K

Ingrao B. E-business: Connecting hearing care professionals and their suppliers. Aug 2005;12(9):18-22; Bluetooth technology: Toward more wireless hearing care solutions. Jan 2005;12(1):26-27,88-89.
Thunberg Jespersen C, Olsen SO. Does directional benefit vary systematically with omnidirectional performance? Oct 2003;10(11):16-24,62-63.
Kasewurm G. Enhancing the patient experience. May 2005;12(5):28-30; A multimedia fitting tool for a patient-driven protocol. Oct 2004;11(11):40-42.
Keidser G, Grant F. Loudness normalization or speech intelligibility maximization? Differences in clinical goals, issues, and preferences. Jan 2003;10(1):14-22.
Killion MC. Myths that discourage improvements in hearing aid design. Jan 2004;11(1):32-40,70; Myths about hearing in noise and directional microphones. Feb 2004;11(2):14-19,72-73; Myths about hearing aid benefit and satisfaction. Aug 2004;11(9):14-20,66.
Knott B, Kochkin S. A moisture-resistant switch for improving the robustness of BTEs. Nov 2003;10(12):44-45.
Kochkin S. HR Interviews Sergei Kochkin, PhD. Oct 2005;12(9):24-32,82; MarkeTrak VII: Hearing loss population tops 31 million. Jul 2005;12(7):16-29; Open letter to the hearing health care community. Mar 2004;11(3):14; MarkeTrak VI: On the issue of value: Hearing aid benefit, price, satisfaction, and brand repurchase rates. Feb 2003;10(2):12-26; MarkeTrak VI: Isolating the impact of the volume control on customer satisfaction. Jan 2003;10(1):26-35.
Kothe J. Helping consumers choose from a range of technologies and prices. Jul 2004;11(7):40-43.
Kuk F, Bülow M, Damsgaard A. Hearing aid fittings and the use of simulated sound environments. Aug 2004;11(9):42-49.
Kuk F, Keenan D, Lau C. Preserving audibility in directional microphones: Implications for adults and children. Nov 2005;(12)12:62-66.
Kuk F, Keenan D, Lau C, Ludvigsen C. Changing with the times: Managing low-frequency hearing loss. Nov 2003;10(12):32-37,54-55; The reliability of aided sound-field thresholds in nonlinear hearing aids. Dec 2004;11(13):22-27,66.
Kuk F, Keenan D, Sonne M, Ludvigsen C. Efficacy of an open-fitting hearing aid. Feb 2005;12(3):26-32.
Kuk F, Ludvigsen C. Is real-world directional benefit predictable? Nov 2004;11(12):18-24,63; Changing with the times: Choice of stimuli for hearing aid verification. Aug 2003;10(9):24-28,56-57; Changing with the times: Re-examining the aided threshold. Mar 2003;10(3):28-30,94-95.
Kuk F, Ludvigsen C, Voss T. Using in-situ thresholds to predict aided soundfield thresholds. May 2003;10(5):46-50.
Kuk F, Peeters H, Keenan D, Baekgaard L. Timing is (almost) everything: Verifying the performance of fully adaptive directional microphones. Aug 2005;12(9):24-29.
Kuk F, Peeters H, Keenan D, Lau C. Ampclusion management 103: High frequency hearing loss. Apr 2005;12(4):36-40,74-75.
Kuk F, Smith J, Jensen JC, Westermann S. Get SET to maximize success in fitting and office management. Sept 2005;12(10):64-70.
Kurtz I, Sokolov Y. A new method for the collection of AEPs. Mar 2004;11(3):64-65.

L-P

Latzel M, Kiessling J, Margolf-Hackl S. Optimizing noise suppression and comfort in hearing instruments. Mar 2003;10(3):76-82.
Lavinder B. Avoiding practice burnout. Jul 2005;12(7):52-55,72.
Lesiecki W. HIPAA: What’s a hearing care professional to do? Apr 2003;10(4):60-65.
Li X, Wodlinger H, Sokolov Y. A new method for measuring DPOAEs and ASSRs. Feb 2003;10(2):44-47.
LoPresti J, Kochkin S. Improving hearing instrument reliability with ferrofluid damped receivers. Jan 2003;10(1):44-46,61.
Lundeen C. Hearing aid prices in historical context. Sept 2004;11(10):18-19.
Martin M. Providing payment options through third-party financing. Sept 2004;11(10):50.
Martinez M. A new tool for fighting feedback in BTEs. Jul 2004;11(7):44.
Matejka T. Selling short: Compromises made for patients’ budgets. Mar 2005;12(3):40-48.
McGuire R, Erno R. How to hold top-notch staff meetings. Jul 2003;10(7):20-24.
McSpaden JB. Why are hearing aids so expensive? Sept 2005;12(10):30-34,85; Ethics, accountability, and patient-driven hearing care practices. May 2005;12(5):34-37,80; Understanding less and less about more and more. Sept 2003;10(10):30-32.
McSpaden JB, Brethower L. The necessity for identifying the patient’s residual auditory abilities. May 2004;11(5):18-20; Suprathreshold testing: The nuts and bolts of modern fittings. Nov 2003;10(12):22; Fitting from the other side of the fence. Jul 2003;10(7):16-18.
McSpaden JB, Hansen V. Bringing relevancy to the appointment. Oct 2004;11(10):30-32; Introducing the real gatekeepers. Oct 2003;10(11);36,61.
Miller MH. Sudden hearing loss: Unique challenges and opportunities. Dec 2003;10(13):16-18.
Miller MH, Schein JD. Rehabilitative aspects of ISSNHL: What to do for the patient? Dec 2003;10(13):42-43,54.
Morris R. Understanding clients and their hearing aid pricing concerns. Jul 2003;10(7):38.
Myers DG. Heard around the world! Hearing aid compatibility and wireless assistive devices. Jan 2005;12(1):22-25,86.
Mynders JM. Essentials of hearing aid selection, Part 1: Cosmetics are not just what meets the ear. Oct 2003;10(11):26-32. Part 2: It’s in the numbers. Nov 2003;10(12):16-20,51-53; Part 3: Perception is reality. Feb 2004;11(2):22-24,75.
Navarro R. Rethinking hearing aid occlusion. Mar 2004;11(3):42-46,89.
Nielsen HM. Will baby boomers save a flat hearing aid market? Feb 2003;10(2):30-33.
Oliveira R, Babcock M, Venem M, Hoeker G, Parish B, Kolpe V. The dynamic ear canal and its implications. Feb 2005;12(2):18-19,82.
Olson L. Clinical trial of a new digital device. May 2003;10(5):52-53.
Olson L, Trine T. Fitting automatic directional hearing aids. Jul 2004;11(7):24-28.
Parker CF, Stewart M, English K, McCarthy P. Experiences with developing and maintaining Web sites: A survey. Jun 2003;10(6):42-46,63.
Pehringer JL. Fine-tuning hearing instruments using an economical sound simulator. Jun 2005;12(6):50-52.
Peterson ME, Bell TS. Factors influencing hearing aid return and exchange rates. Jan 2004;11(1):12-22.
Peterson S. Made to order: How eTONA will serve you and your clients. Mar 2003;10(3):38-41,95.
Pirzanski C, Berge B. Is the end near for acoustic feedback? Apr 2004;11(4):18-23; Earmold impressions: Does it matter how they are taken? Apr 2003;10(4):18-20,80.
Popp P. The counseling process: Before and after the hearing instrument fitting. Apr 2003;10(4):44-46.
Popp P, Lane B. HIPAA Security Rules and compliance specifications. Jul 2004;11(7):32-35,55; HIPAA and hearing care professionals. Mar 2003;10(3):44-51,96.
Primus MA. Newborn hearing screening follow-up: The essential next step. Jan 2005;12(1):18-19,84.
Powers TA, Burton P. Wireless binaural synchronization in hearing aids. Jan 2005;12(1):28-30,89.
Powers TA, Hamacher V. Proving adaptive directional technology works: A review of studies. Apr 2004;11(4):46-49,69.
Rennert NJ, Morris R, Barrere CC. How to cope with scopes: Stethoscope selection and use with hearing aids and CIs. Feb 2004;11(2):34-38,75.
Rosal M. Hearing aid security and protection devices. Nov 2005;12(12):42-44,48.
Ross T. A quiet revolution in hearing care: Three technologies that will forever change what we do. Mar 2003;10(3):34-37,92.
Ross T, Poe GH. A “small” change in verification. Dec 2005;12(13):39-40.
Ross T, Smith KE. How to use live speech mapping as part of a hearing instrument fitting and verification protocol. Jun 2005;12(6):40-46.
Rubel EW. Promising research on hair cell regeneration. Oct 2004;11(11):18-19; HR Interviews...Edwin Rubel PhD. Oct 2004;19-20,62.
Salvinelli F, Casale M, Rinaldi V, Bressi F, Zini C. TMJD and tinnitus: What about pathogenesis? Oct 2005;12(11):40-44.
Sampson R. The age of ASP: A new paradigm for patient management software. Apr 2005;12(4):44-46.
Rogers Scholl J. Using WiFi technology for children with unilateral hearing loss. May 2005;12(5):44-46.
Rönnberg J. Working memory for speechreading and poorly specified linguistic input: Applications to sensory aids. May 2003;10(5):26-31.
Rose D, Medeiros R. Internet conferencing: The new frontier in audiological education. Mar 2003;10(3):72-75.
Sanford M. A solution to cell phone use for non-telecoil equipped hearing aids. May 2003;10(5):54-56.
Schmidtke Flynn T, Flynn MC. Designing hearing aids for children with severe to profound losses. Dec 2004;11(13):36-40.
Schum D, Pogash R. Blinded comparison of three levels of hearing aid technology. Jan 2003;10(1):40-43,64-65.
Schweitzer HC, Smith DA. Reducing the negative effect of reverberation in hearing aid processing. Nov 2003;10(12):24-28.
Smriga DJ. How to measure and demonstrate four key digital hearing aid performance features. Part 1: Oct 2004;11(11):30-38; Part 2: Nov 2004;11(12):26-31.
Staab WJ. Solving the occlusion effect. Aug 2003;10(9):46-48,63.
Staab WJ, Dennis JM, Schweitzer HC, Weber JE. Measuring the occlusion effect in a deep-fitting hearing device. Dec 2004;11(13):44-50.
Strom KE: Cochlear implants for children mark their 25th anniversary: Controversies and successes. Aug 2005;12(9):40-44; HR Interviews Laura S. Eisenberg, PhD. Aug 2005;12(9):44-47. The HR 2005 Dispenser Survey. Jun 2005;12(6):18-36,72; Battery basics: Marketing batteries for enhancing profits and customer loyalty. Apr 2005;12(4):26-29; Reasons for optimism: A look at the 2004-2005 hearing instrument market. Mar 2005;12(3):18-25,78; Oticon celebrates its centennial. Oct 2004;12(12):22-29,66; HR Interviews...Edwin Rubel PhD. Oct 2004;12(12):19-20,62. The HR 2004 Dispenser Survey. Jun 2004;11(6):14-32,58-59; Charging Ahead: Technical advancements in batteries. Apr 2004;11(4):26-29,67; A brightening future? A review of today’s hearing instrument market. Mar 2004;11(3):18-26; The HR 2003 Dispenser Survey. Jun 2003;10(6):22-38; Charging ahead: Battery marketing and technical issues. Apr 2003;10(4):50-55; Looking Back to Move Forward: The hearing instrument market in the new digital age. Mar 2003;10(3):18.
Sweetow R. Physical therapy for the ears: Maximizing patient benefit using a listening retraining program. Sept 2005;12(10):56-58.
Sweetow RW, Bratt LA, Miller M, Henderson-Sabes J. A time-cost analysis with patients who purchase, return, and exchange hearing aids. Jan 2004;11(1):26-30.

T-V

Tannenbaum S. Clinician survey: ABRs & ASSRs in post-newborn screening applications. Jan 2005;12(1):50-51,94.
Taylor B. Why quality matters. Aug 2005;12(9):36-38,76-77.
Taylor B, Hansen V. Five practical techniques for helping your patients. May 2004;11(5):34-36; To change the industry, we must change, Part 2. Jan 2003;10(1):36-39.
Taylor B, Younk R. The lost art and new science of earmold selection and modification. Nov 2005;12(12):24-28; Understanding people’s social styles can boost productivity. Jan 2005;12(1):52-54.
Tchorz J. Fine-tuning modern hearing aids. Oct 2004;11(11):44-46; A multi-center trial of a new high-end digital hearing system. Sept 2003;10(10):38-42.
Tchorz J, Gabriel B. Directional benefit for listeners with severe-to-profound hearing losses. Sept 2004;11(10):46-48.
Tchorz J, Schulte M. Utilizing Bluetooth for better speech understanding over the cell phone. Feb 2005;12(3):50-51,80.
Tellier N, Arndt H, Luo H. Speech or noise? Using signal detection and noise reduction. Jun 2003;10(6):48-51.
Tongen J, Fire KM. Visual speech discrimination. Apr 2005;12(4):18-19.
Traynor RM. Personal style and hearing aid fitting. Aug 2003;10(9):16-22.
Valente M, Mispagel KM. Performance of an automatic adaptive dual-microphone ITC digital hearing aid. Feb 2004;11(2):42-46,71.
Van Houten B. Getting Hip to HIPAA. Feb 2003;10(2):36-39.
Venema TH. The ASSR revisited: A clinical comparison of two stimuli. Jun 2005;12(6):54-59,70-71; Identifying cochlear dead spots. Mar 2005;12(3):58-65; A clinician’s encounter with the auditory steady-state response (ASSR). May 2004;11(5):22-28,69-71.
Venema TH, McSpaden JB. Cochlear dead spots: The fitting zone. Mar 2005;12(3):65-69,72.

W-Z

Wagner MW, Lyngsø-Peterson S. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts Dec 2005;12(13):44-46.
Walsh S. Remembering Leo Doerfler, 1919-2004. Nov 2004;11(12):16-17.
Wayner D. Consumers speak out! Panel addresses issues related to improving health care. Sept 2004;11(10):22-29,66.
Wayner D, Abrahamson JE. Samples from an audiologic rehabilitation smorgasbord. Apr 2003;10(4):38-40.
Wayner D, Willians-Theberg C, Hofmann N, Kamara A, Reichstein J, Rupert E, Dugan M. Consumers and professionals address worldwide hearing health care issues. Sept 2005;12(10):18-26,86-87.
Wang BK. Big assumptions? Understanding insertion loss in hearing aids. Mar 2004;11(3):50-55,90-91.
Wazen JJ, Ghossaini SN. The diagnostic and treatment dilemma of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Dec 2003;10(13):38-41.
White S. Providing an educational hearing conservation program for kids. Sept 2003;10(10):24-26,63.
Woo E. Advanced material technology facilitates new approaches to industrial hearing protection. Sept 2004;11(10):36-38.
Yanz J, Roberts R, Sanguino J. A wearable Bluetooth device for hard-of-hearing people. May 2005;12(5):38-41.
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ASSISTIVE DEVICES & ACCESSORIES
Advocating for accessibility. Dugan M, Bernstein R, Hamlin L, Irr P, Kosovich G, Wayner D. Apr 2004;11(4):32-35,70-71.
Back to school! 13 facts revisited. Blumsack JT, Anderson KL. Sept 2004;11(10):14-16,62-63.
Farewell to Dana the Wonder Dog. Heppner C. Feb 2005;12(3):54.
Heard around the world! Hearing aid compatibility and wireless assistive devices. Myers DG. Jan 2005;12(1):22-25,86.
Hearing aid security and protection devices. Rosal M. Nov 2005;12(12):42-44,48.
How to cope with scopes: Stethoscope selection and use with hearing aids and CIs. Rennert NJ, Morris R, Barrere CC. Feb 2004;11(2):34-38,75.
Road test: An FM system in a dental office/educational setting. Dietrich S. Jan 2005;12(1):38-42.
A solution to cell phone use for non-telecoil equipped hearing aids. Sanford M. May 2003;10(5):54-56.

COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

Cochlear implants and education of the deaf child. Geers AE. May 2003;10(5):18-22,67.
Fitting and evaluating a hearing aid for recipients of a unilateral cochlear implant: The NAL approach. Part 1: Hearing aid prescription, adjustment, and evaluation. Ching TYC, Hill M, Dillon H, van Wanrooy E. Jul 2004;11(7):14-22,58.
Fitting and evaluating a hearing aid for recipients of a unilateral cochlear implant: The NAL approach. Part 2: Bimodal hearing should be standard for most cochlear implant users. Ching TYC, Incerti P, Hill M, Brew J. Aug 2004;11(9):32-40,63.
Cochlear implants for children mark their 25th anniversary: Controversies and successes. Strom KE. Aug 2005;12(9):40-44.
HR Interviews Laura S. Eisenberg, PhD. Strom KE. Aug 2005;12(9):44-47.
Specialty certification for cochlear implant audiologists. DeConde Johnson C, Chute P. Jan 2005;12(1):62.
Also See: Hearing Science; Pediatrics

COUNSELING

Bringing relevancy to the appointment. McSpaden JB, Hansen V. Oct 2004;11(10):30-32.
The counseling process: Before and after the hearing instrument fitting. Popp P. Apr 2003;10(4):44-46.
A dying father helps his daughter to live. Harvey M. Apr 2003;10(4):34-37,80.
Helping consumers choose from a range of technologies and prices. Kothe J. Jul 2004;11(7):40-43.
How hearing loss impacts relationships: Whose problem is it? Carmen R. Apr 2005;12(4):50-55,76-77.
Personal style and hearing aid fitting. Traynor RM. Aug 2003;10(9):16-22.
Physical therapy for the ears: Maximizing patient benefit using a listening retraining program. Sweetow RW. Sept 2005;12(10):56-58.
Samples from an audiologic rehabilitation smorgasbord. Wayner D, Abrahamson JE. Apr 2003;10(4):38-40.
Also See: Hearing Testing and Fitting.

DIAGNOSTICS

ABRs or ASSRs? The application of tone-burst ABRs in the era of ASSRs. Hall JW III. Aug 2004;11(9):22-30,60-62.
The ASSR revisited: A clinical comparison of two stimuli. Venema TH. Jun 2005;12(6):54-59,70-71.
A clinician’s encounter with the auditory steady-state response (ASSR). Venema TH. May 2004;11(5):22-28,69-71.
The stacked ABR: An alternative screening tool for small acoustic tumors. Don M. Aug 2005;12(9):30-32.
A new method for the collection of AEPs. Kurtz I, Sokolov Y. Mar 2004;11(3):64-65.
An online hearing screening test. Hou Z, Dai H. Oct 2004;11(11):48-49.
Also See: Cochlear Implants; Hearing Testing and Fitting; Pediatrics; Sudden Hearing Loss; Wireless Technology

DIRECTIONALITY

Interpreting the directivity index (DI). Dittberner A, Bentler R. Jun 2003;10(6):16-19.
Myths about hearing in noise and directional microphones. Killion MC. Feb 2004;11(2):14-19,72-73.
Fitting automatic directional hearing aids. Olson L, Trine T. Jul 2004;11(7):24-28.
Proving adaptive directional technology works: A review of studies. Powers TA, Hamacher V. Apr 2004;11(4):46-49,69.
Adaptive directional microphone technology and hearing aids: Theoretical and clinical implications. Fabry DA. Apr 2005;12(4):22-25,81-82.
Does directional benefit vary systematically with omnidirectional performance? Thunberg Jespersen C, Olsen SO. Oct 2003;10(11):16-24,62-63.
Is real-world directional benefit predictable? Kuk F, Ludvigsen C. Nov 2004;11(12):18-24,63.
Directional benefit for listeners with severe-to-profound hearing losses. Tchorz J, Gabriel B. Sept 2004;11(10):46-48.
Preserving audibility in directional microphones: Implications for adults and children. Kuk F, Keenan D, Lau C. Nov 2005;(12)12:62-66.
New digital aid designed for enhanced directionality. Bray V. Jan 2005;12(1):44-47.
Clinical study of a new directional system: Initial behavioral results. Bray V, Ghent R, Nilsson M, Murphy P. Sept 2005;12(10):54-55,84.
Also See: Hearing Testing & Fitting; New Technology; Wireless Technology; Pediatrics

HEARING CONSERVATION

Hearing conservation for audio industry professionals. Cruz R, Potthoff M. Oct 2005;12(11):34-36,76-77.
A better way: New developments in hearing conservation. Hager L. Oct 2005;12(11):50-56.
Providing an educational hearing conservation program for kids. White S. Sept 2003;10(10):24-26,63.
Advanced material technology facilitates new approaches to industrial hearing protection. Woo E. Sept 2004;11(10):36-38.

HEARING TESTING & HEARING AID FITTING

The accuracy and clinical usefulness of manufacturer-predicted REAR values in adult hearing aid fittings. Aarts NL, Caffee CS. Nov 2005;12(12):16-22.
Identifying cochlear dead spots. Venema TH. Mar 2005;12(3):58-65.
Loudness normalization or speech intelligibility maximization? Differences in clinical goals, issues, and preferences. Keidser G, Grant F. Jan 2003;10(1):14-22.
Myths that discourage improvements in hearing aid design. Killion MC. Jan 2004;11(1):32-40,70.
Sailing out of the windless sea of monosyllables. Flynn M. Apr 2003;10(4):24-30,78-79.
Understanding the ANSI standard as a tool for assessing hearing instrument functionality. Frye GJ. May 2005;12(5):22-27,79.
Changing with the times: Re-examining the aided threshold. Kuk F, Ludvigsen C. Mar 2003;10(3):28-30,94-95.
Changing with the times: Choice of stimuli for hearing aid verification. Kuk F, Ludvigsen C. Aug 2003;10(9):24-28,56-57.
Changing with the times: Managing low-frequency hearing loss. Kuk F, Keenan D, Lau C, Ludvigsen C. Nov 2003;10(12):32-37,54-55.
Blinded comparison of three levels of hearing aid technology. Schum D, Pogash R. Jan 2003;10(1):40-43,64-65.
Hearing aid fittings and the use of simulated sound environments. Kuk F, Bülow M, Damsgaard A. Aug 2004;11(9):42-49.
A multimedia fitting tool for a patient-driven protocol. Kasewurm G. Oct 2004;11(11):40-42.
Fine-tuning hearing instruments using an economical sound simulator. Pehringer JL. Jun 2005;12(6):50-52.
Factors influencing hearing aid return and exchange rates. Peterson ME, Bell TS. Jan 2004;11(1):12-22.
A time-cost analysis with patients who purchase, return, and exchange hearing aids. Sweetow RW, Bratt LA, Miller M, Henderson-Sabes J. Jan 2004;11(1):26-30.
Fitting from the other side of the fence. McSpaden JB, Brethower L. Jul 2003;10(7):16-18.
Fitting automatic directional hearing aids. Olson L, Trine T. Jul 2004;11(7):24-28.
Marketing hearing rehabilitation. Duffy JK, Zelnick E, Zelnick M. Mar 2005;12(3):26-33.
Visual speech discrimination. Tongen J, Fire KM. April 2005;12(4):18-19.
Cochlear dead spots: The fitting zone. Venema TH, McSpaden JB. Mar 2005;12(3):65-69,72.
How to use live speech mapping as part of a hearing instrument fitting and verification protocol. Ross T, Smith KE. Jun 2005;12(6):40-46.
A “small” change in verification. Ross T, Poe GH. Dec 2005;12(13):39-40.
Ampclusion Management 103: High frequency hearing loss. Kuk F, Peeters H, Keenan D, Lau C. Apr 2005;12(4):36-40,74-75.
Measuring the occlusion effect in a deep-fitting hearing device. Staab WJ, Dennis JM, Schweitzer HC, Weber JE. Dec 2004;11(13):44-50.
Reducing the negative effect of reverberation in hearing aid processing. Schweitzer HC, Smith DA. Nov 2003;10(12):24-28.
Big assumptions? Understanding insertion loss in hearing aids. Wang BK. Mar 2004;11(3):50-55,90-91.
How to measure and demonstrate four key digital hearing aid performance features. Smriga DJ. Part 1: Oct 2004;11(11):30-38; Part 2: Nov 2004;11(12):26-31.
Timing is (almost) everything: Verifying the performance of fully adaptive directional microphones. Kuk F, Peeters H, Keenan D, Baekgaard L. Aug 2005;12(9):24-29.
Essentials of hearing aid selection. Mynders JM. Part 1: Cosmetics are not just what meets the ear. Oct 2003;10(11):26-32. Part 2: It’s in the numbers. Nov 2003;10(12):16-20,51-53; Part 3: Perception is reality. Feb 2004;11(2):22-24,75.
Using DSP to screen hearing aid component defects. Auriemmo J, Nielsen K, Kuk F. Feb 2003;10(2):40-43,55.
High frequency hearing loss: Some digital fitting guidelines. Brethower L, McSpaden JB. Apr 2005;12(4):30-32.
Another elephant in the living room: To VC or not to VC? Chartrand MS. Mar 2003;10(3):70,96.
Clinical experience using a hearing aid for TMJ-related fitting problems. Hall CM. Apr 2004;11(4):50-53.
The need for fine-tuning adaptive hearing aids. Hayes D. Sept 2004;11(10):40-44.
The reliability of aided sound-field thresholds in nonlinear hearing aids. Kuk F, Keenan D, Lau C, Ludvigsen C. Dec 2004;11(13):22-27,66.
Using in-situ thresholds to predict aided soundfield thresholds. Kuk F, Ludvigsen C, Voss T. May 2003;10(5):46-50.
The necessity for identifying the patient’s residual auditory abilities. McSpaden JB, Brethower L. May 2004;11(5):18-20.
Suprathreshold testing: The nuts and bolts of modern fittings. McSpaden JB, Brethower L. Nov 2003;10(12):22.
HR How-To Section [2005]. Jul 2005;12(7):40-48; How-To [2004]. Jun 2004;12(6):41,60-63; How-To [2003]. Aug 2003;10(9):32-38,58-60.
Also See: Assistive Devices; Cochlear Implants; Counseling; Diagnostics; Impressions & Earmolds; Market Research; Open Fittings; Pediatrics

HEARING SCIENCE & REVIEWS

Cochlear function in older infants. Abdala C, Visser-Dumont L. Sept 2003;10(10):16-22,62.
Exercise promotes hearing health. Alessio H, Hutchinson K. Apr 2004;11(4):36-37.
The process of listening. Haley R, Carmen R. Mar 2004;11(3):28.
Rethinking hearing aid occlusion. Navarro R. Mar 2004;11(3):42-46,89.
Promising research on hair cell regeneration. Rubel EW. Oct 2004;11(11):18-19; HR Interviews...Edwin Rubel PhD. Strom KE. Oct 2004;11(11):19-20,62.
TMJD and tinnitus: What about pathogenesis? Salvinelli F, Casale M, Rinaldi V, Bressi F, Zini C. Oct 2005;12(11):40-44.
Working memory for speechreading and poorly specified linguistic input: Applications to sensory aids. Rönnberg J. May 2003;10(5):26-31.
Asymmetric cochlear processing mimics hemispheric specialization (Article Review: Sininger & Cone-Wesson). Jan 2005;12(1):63.
Auditory Disorders in School Children, The Law, Identification, Remediation. (Book Review: Roeser & Downs). Feb 2005;12(2):62-64.
Aural Rehabilitation for People with Disabilities (Book Review: Oyiborhoro). Feb 2005;12(2):64.
How to regrow lost hair cells. (Article Review.) Jan 2005;12(1):63-64.
Music and the brain (Article Review: Weinberger). Jan 2005;12(1):64-65.
Otoacoustic Emissions: Clinical Applications (Book Review: Robinette & Glattke). Mar 2003;10(3):98.
Also See: Cochlear Implants; Directionality; Diagnostics; Hearing Testing and Fitting; Impressions & Earmolds; Open Fittings; Sudden Hearing Loss

IMPRESSIONS & EARMOLDS

The dynamic ear canal and its implications. Oliveira R, Babcock M, Venem M, Hoeker G, Parish B, Kolpe V. Feb 2005;12(2):18-19,82.
Changing with the times: Applying digital technology to hearing aid shell manufacturing. Cortez R, Dinulescu N, Skafe K, Olson B, Keenan D, Kuk F. Mar 2004;11(3):30-38.
Clinical evaluation of a soft shell technology. Fortune T, Humes L, Turner R, Juneau R, Desporte E. Aug 2003;10(9):40-44,62.
Earmold impressions: Does it matter how they are taken? Pirzanski C, Berge B. Apr 2003;10(4):18-20,80.
Is the end near for acoustic feedback? Pirzanski C, Berge B. Apr 2004;11(4):18-23;
The lost art and new science of earmold selection and modification. Taylor B, Younk R. Nov 2005;12(12):24-28.
A new tool for fighting feedback in BTEs. Martinez M. Jul 2004;11(7):44.
Also See: Hearing Testing and Fitting; Open Fitting

MARKETING & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Addressing patient indecision. Bain R. Sept 2005;12(9):50-55,78.
Avoiding practice burnout. Lavinder B. Jul 2005;12(7):52-55,72.
Business taxes 101: Deducting computer software and Web site development costs. Battersby ME. Oct 2005;12(11):46-49.
Remodel and deduct it! Battersby ME. Mar 2005;12(3):36-38,98.
Career crossroads: New options for becoming an entrepreneur. Bhattacharjee S. Nov 2005;12(12):70,81.
Coaching for entrepreneurs. Bye D. Nov 2004;11(12):38-42;
Creating a team culture of personal accountability. Bye D. Apr 2004;11(4):40-44,69.
Enhancing the patient experience. Kasewurm G. May 2005;12(5):28-30.
Five practical techniques for helping your patients. Taylor B, Hansen V. May 2004;11(5):34-36.
Five steps to building a great team. Bye D. Jul 2003;10(7):28-31.
The hearing care professional as an expert witness. Brady GY, Wilson RG. May 2004;11(5):30-33.
How to hold top-notch staff meetings. McGuire R, Erno R. Jul 2003;10(7):20-24.
Introducing the real gatekeepers. McSpaden JB, Hansen V. Oct 2003;10(11);36,61.
What is the PCC telling your patients? Hansen V. Dec 2005;12(13):34-35.
Keeping in touch: The patient newsletter. Hampton D. Jul 2003;10(7):34-36.
Let your team have it...Their way! Bye D. Feb 2005;12(3):22-25.
To change the industry, we must change, Part 2. Taylor B, Hansen V. Jan 2003;10(1):36-39.
Understanding people’s social styles can boost productivity. Taylor B, Younk R. Jan 2005;12(1):52-54.
Why quality matters. Taylor B. Aug 2005;12(9):36-38,76-77.
Computers, Software and the Internet
Made to order: How eTONA will serve you and your clients. Peterson S. Mar 2003;10(3):38-41,95.
E-business: Connecting hearing care professionals and their suppliers. Ingrao B. Aug 2005;12(9):18-22.
The age of ASP: A new paradigm for patient management software. Sampson R. Apr 2005;12(4):44-46.
Batteries and Accessories
The sound of success. Begley T, Clark J. May 2003;10(5):38-41.
Battery basics: Marketing batteries for enhancing profits and customer loyalty. Strom KE. Apr 2005;12(4):26-29.
Battery marketing and technical issues. Strom KE. Apr 2003;10(4):50-55.
Charging Ahead: Technical advancements in batteries. Strom KE. Apr 2004;11(4):26-29,67.
HIPAA Compliance
Getting Hip to HIPAA. Van Houten B. Feb 2003;10(2):36-39.
HIPAA HelpDesk established: Now offers BAA Agreement. Mar 2003;10(3):14.
HIPAA and hearing care professionals. Popp P, Lane B. Mar 2003;10(3):44-51,96.
HIPAA: What’s a hearing care professional to do? Lesiecki W. Apr 2003;10(4):60-65.
April 14th has passed, and you’re still not HIPAA compliant...Now what? Begley DP. Apr 2003;10(4):66.
HIPAA security rules and compliance specifications. Popp P, Lane B. Jul 2004;11(7):32-35,55.
Patient Financing
Understanding clients and their hearing aid pricing concerns. Morris R. Jul 2003;10(7):38.
Providing payment options through third-party financing. Martin M. Sept 2004;11(10):50.
Selling short: Compromises made for patients’ budgets. Matejka T. Mar 2005;12(3):40-48.
Also See: Market Research

MARKET RESEARCH & ANALYSIS

The effects of signal processing and style on perceived value of hearing aids. Abrams H, Block M, Hnath Chisolm T. Dec 2004;11(13):16-21,70.
Hearing loss and its impact on household income. Better Hearing Institute. Oct 2005;12(11):16-22.
Myths about hearing aid benefit and satisfaction. Killion MC. Aug 2004;11(9):14-20,66.
HR Interviews Sergei Kochkin, PhD. Strom KE. Oct 2005;12(9):24-32,82.
MarkeTrak VII: Hearing loss population tops 31 million. Kochkin S. Jul 2005;12(7):16-29.
MarkeTrak VI: On the issue of value: Hearing aid benefit, price, satisfaction, and brand repurchase rates. Kochkin S. Feb 2003;10(2):12-26.
MarkeTrak VI: Isolating the impact of the volume control on customer satisfaction. Kochkin S. Jan 2003;10(1):26-35.
Hearing aid prices in historical context. Lundeen C. Sept 2004;11(10):18-19.
Why are hearing aids so expensive? McSpaden JB. Sept 2005;12(10):30-34,85.
Factors influencing hearing aid return and exchange rates. Peterson ME, Bell TS. Jan 2004;11(1):12-22.
A time-cost analysis with patients who purchase, return, and exchange hearing aids. Sweetow RW, Bratt LA, Miller M, Henderson-Sabes J. Jan 2004;11(1):26-30.
Will baby boomers save a flat hearing aid market? Nielsen HM. Feb 2003;10(2):30-33.
Experiences with developing and maintaining Web sites: A survey. Parker CF, Stewart M, English K, McCarthy P. Jun 2003;10(6):42-46,63.
If a tree fell in the forest: What’s really holding back the market? Chartrand MS, Chartrand GA. Jan 2004;11(1):44-47.
The HR 2005 Dispenser Survey. Strom KE. Jun 2005;12(6):18-36,72. The HR 2004 Dispenser Survey. Jun 2004;11(6):14-32,58-59. The HR 2003 Dispenser Survey. Jun 2003;10(6):22-38.
A brightening future? A review of today’s hearing instrument market. Strom KE. Mar 2004;11(3):18-26.
Reasons for optimism: A look at the 2004-2005 hearing instrument market. Strom KE. Mar 2005;12(3):18-25,78.
Looking Back to Move Forward: The hearing instrument market in the new digital age. Strom KE. Mar 2003;10(3):18.
Also See: Hearing Testing & Fitting; Market Research

NEW TECHNOLOGY & CLINICAL STUDIES

Myths that discourage improvements in hearing aid design. Killion MC. Jan 2004;11(1):32-40,70.
Blinded comparison of three levels of hearing aid technology. Schum D, Pogash R. Jan 2003;10(1):40-43,64-65.
Reducing the negative effect of reverberation in hearing aid processing. Schweitzer HC, Smith DA. Nov 2003;10(12):24-28.
Wireless binaural synchronization in hearing aids. Powers TA, Burton P. Jan 2005;12(1):28-30,89.
Performance of an automatic adaptive dual-microphone ITC digital hearing aid. Valente M, Mispagel KM. Feb 2004;11(2):42-46,71.
Two-in-one custom hearing aids made possible by software-based DSP platform. Christensen LA, Russ DM, Siu B, Thornton T. Mar 2004;11(3):68-74.
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