A new breed of hearing-impaired patients are demanding communication solutions that provide the same wireless communication benefits offered by cellular phones. This article provides a look at mobile text display devices and features a Mobile Communication Profile Test that can be used to assess the wireless needs of on-the-go clients.
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The latest in assistive listening devices, alerting devices, and other amplification options for hard-of-hearing consumers.
Read MoreA product review of Phonic Ear’s Toteable personal FM system, designed for classroom use by hearing-impaired children.
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Previous studies have shown that FM systems have the potential to improve signal-to-noise ratios by as much as 15-18 dB, compared to 2-8 dB improvement for directional hearing instruments. This field study analyzes data from 28 subjects who were provided with an FM + hearing aid system. Substantial subjective improvement was experienced by most of the FM system users.
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FM + hearing aid systems are increasingly becoming popular options for improving speech-in-noise performance. However, the advent of advanced hearing instruments that feature various compression and noise-reduction algorithms can complicate these fittings. This article provides a step-by-step tutorial for measuring and attaining FM transparency with advanced hearing instruments.
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