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Starkey-ology!
HRP goes inside the Starkey Hearing Research Center in Berkeley, Calif, for a wide-ranging Q&A with Director Brent Edwards.
Progress Toward the Looping of America— and Doubled Hearing Aid Functionality
For Americans with hearing loss, the inclusion of telecoils in all hearing aids and the universal implementation of induction loops would double the utility of hearing aids, increase hearing aid sales and customer satisfaction, and empower hearing aid users with the ability to hear well in some of the most challenging listening environments.
A Survey of Awareness of ALDs and Hearing Difficulty in Places of Worship
Results from a survey of places of worship indicate a great need for matching the hearing needs of congregants with available assistive technology.
Staff Standpoint
Why We Should Get Looped
Testing for Cochlear Dead Regions: Audiometer Implementation of the TEN(HL) Test
This article, by one of the world's leading authorities on the subject, describes what is meant by a "dead region" in the cochlea, the basis of the TEN(HL) test for diagnosing dead regions, new implementation of this test in audiometers, and the clinical value of understanding dead regions in the recommendation and application of hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Oaktree Features KidzSafe Earbuds
Designed to automatically regulate volume levels of audio devices to prevent noise-induced hearing loss associated with listening to excessively loud music.
3/19/2010
Top News
Siemens AG Backs Off Sale, Moves Forward With New Hearing Aid Unit Executive
Roger Radke, PhD, has been named to head Siemens hearing aid division.
3/19/2010
P2i Showcases Liquid Repellent Nanocoating for Hearing Aids at AudiologyNOW! 2010
Aridion protects hearing aids against corrosion and warranty failure, the company says.
3/19/2010
Products and Services
Oticon Launches Agil
Available in two price points Agil and Agil Pro reportedly reduce cognitive effort needed to understand speech.
3/19/2010
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