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Unitron Hearing U.shell: One Size Does NOT Fit All – Monday, July 23rd 2007
When it comes to hearing aids, one size does not fit all. The fact is, a comfortable fit is what all hearing aid users are looking for. A fit the feels natural and doesnt chafe…
7th Annual Starkey Hearing Foundation Gala Breaks All Previous Fund-Raising Efforts – Monday, July 16th 2007
Since 2000, the Starkey Hearing Foundation has given away more than 200,000 hearing aids to children with hearing impairments around the world, a cause that celebrities can…
Hear Better. Earn More. – Monday, July 16th 2007
Though it may not be obvious, it just makes sense when you think about it. The better you hear the more you earn throughout your life! And not just a little bit more earnings….
What is an Audiologist? – Tuesday, July 10th 2007
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An audiologist is a professional who diagnoses, treats, and manages individuals with hearing loss or balance problems.
Oticons Epoq: Hearing Devices Go Wireless – Monday, July 9th 2007
Its a wireless world in which we live. From cell phones to PDAs and TV signal downloads to GPS (global positioning systems); its all wireless radio signals transmitted receive…
Walk, Bike, Swim Your Way to Better Hearing – Monday, July 9th 2007
In this world of confusing and conflicting information it is sometimes difficult to know what is good for us, and what isn't. The latest hot diet or a popular herbal supplement…
Algorithms Made Easy: Formulas for Hearing Health – Monday, July 2nd 2007
Whats an algorithm?If you don't know what an algorithm is, don't worry. Most people outside of mathematicians, search engine designers and hearing aid designers don't know what an…
Turn It to the Left: Rapper Warns Against Hearing Loss – Monday, July 2nd 2007
The ubiquitous iPod ear bud. A thundering bass played through a sub-woofer mounted in the trunk of a tricked-out Civic. The up-close-and-personal sound blast produced by 4,000…
Can A Hearing Aid Improve Your Sex Life? Making Whoopee Never Sounded So Good – Monday, June 25th 2007
It might sound strange (OK, it does sound strange) but the science backs up the conclusion that a hearing aid can improve your sex life. Hard to believe? Check out this quote…
Do You Have A Hearing Loss? Are You Prepared for Severe Weather? – Monday, June 25th 2007
None of the 1,400 residents of Greenburg, Kansas, will forget the night of May 5, 2007. It was the night their small town was wiped off the map by a monster tornado. The…
Hearing the Way Mother Nature Intended: The Quest for a Normal Hearing Experience – Wednesday, June 20th 2007
Even today, after decades of development and design, some patients arent happy with any of the hearing devices available. Behind the ear (BTE)? Forget it. Some patients want to…
How Many Years Would You Give Up for Better Hearing? – Wednesday, June 20th 2007
Before you attempt to answer this question, think of another one: what does the phrase quality of life mean to you? And, do you even know how to define it? If you are a healthy…
International Conference Sheds Light on Cochlear Implants in Children – Wednesday, June 20th 2007
A recent international conference on cochlear implants in children used new research data to identify patients who can benefit from the latest breakthroughs in hearing…
Beltones Virtual Fitting Environment: Computers Improve Hearing Aid Performance – Monday, June 18th 2007
Its called Beltone AVE (pronounced avenue), which stands for Audio Verification Environment. Sounds very high tech, with lots of science behind it, but its simply using computer…
Do Baby Boomers Fear Hearing Loss? No Way, Man! – Monday, June 18th 2007
Those of us born between 1945 and 1965, aka baby boomers, have been the most studied generation ever. And the surveys continue as boomers move toward retirement and those…
Did Your Hearing Aid Cost More Than Dad's Car? – Wednesday, June 13th 2007
Probably. If youve been shopping around for your first (or fifth) hearing aid, prepare for a bit of sticker shock. Even the basic, stripped down models will set you back $1500 and…
The World Flight for Hearing: First Severely Hearing Impaired Pilot to Circumnavigate Globe – Wednesday, June 13th 2007
It was a day to remember one for the history books. March 15, 2006, the World Flight for Hearing began in Akalla, Sweden. Pilot Johan Hammarstrm, who is severely impaired,...
Phonak Introduces Verve The Right Combination of Style and Technology – Monday, June 11th 2007
With the introduction of its Verve hearing device, Phonak, the Swiss-based designer and manufacturer of high-quality hearing devices, has joined others in the hearing aid…
Smart Hearing Aids: Are You Pickin Up Good Vibrations? – Monday, June 11th 2007
Hearing aids arent smart! Theyre clunky, unattractive and, frankly, a pain in the ear, right? Wrong! Todays hearing aids are smarter, more functional, intuitive and more adaptive…
Turn Down That Noise, You'll Go Deaf - Who Knew Mom Was Right? – Monday, June 11th 2007
Lets get it out of the way, first thing. We all listened to Janis, Iron Butterfly and Pink Floyd at ear splitting volumes on our over-the-ear headphones. Admit it. We all did it…
Can a Pill Protect Against Hearing Loss? You Are What You Eat – Monday, June 4th 2007
It sounds like another web scam take a pill and protect yourself against hearing loss. Too good to be true, right? Well, if calcium strengthens bones, protein increases mas…
Hearing and Cognition: Cutting Edge Hearing Aid Research – Monday, May 21st 2007
The long-established protocols for testing the effectiveness of hearing aids are changing as researchers seek to remedy the relationship between hearing impairment and cognitive…
Cheers to Better Hearing – Wednesday, May 16th 2007
Hear this the message in a bottle is that red wine may be good for your ears.For many years doctors and scientists have been warning us that excessive alcohol consumption lead…
The Latest in Hearing Aids: High Tech Meets High Style – Friday, May 11th 2007
Gordon Wilson has a big job ahead of him. As the Vice-President of Marketing for Oticon, one of the largest hearing aid companies in the world, hes faced with the daunting task…
Hearing Aids Improve Quality of Life – Monday, May 7th 2007
Talk about good vibrations! The buzz among audiologists and other ear care professionals is that hearing aids can vastly improve the quality of your life.How? By sounds…
The Fatigue Factor: How I Learned to Love Power Naps, Meditation, and Other Tricks to Cope With Hearing-Loss Exhaustion – Monday, August 21st 2006
It happened again last week. After a long day that included three extended conference calls and two group meetings, I crashed. This letdown wasn’t the usual feeling afte…
Different Kinds of Implants: Auditory, Penetrating and Hybrid – Monday, August 7th 2006
Editors Note: Dr. Mark Ross is a Principal Investigator for the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Hearing Enhancement, he is a Professor Emeritus of a…
The Mobile Phone Challenge – Monday, July 10th 2006
"Mobile phones. Can’t live with them. Can’t live without them." That was my complaint to my wife after our 16-year-old son recently lost his mobile phone. It’s not…
The Audiogram: Explanation and Significance – Monday, June 12th 2006
Editors Note: Dr. Mark Ross is a Principal Investigator for the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Hearing Enhancement, he is a Professor Emeritus of a…
Avoiding mp3 Ear - Facts & Simple Hearing Health Tips For All Generations – Monday, May 29th 2006
IntroductionIn recent months the media has focused its attention like a laser on the subject of portable mp3 players, careless listening habits and the potential for premature…
Hearing, Hearing Aids and the Sound Activity Meter – Monday, May 1st 2006
Introduction: The Sound Activity Meter (SAM) is a new tool which records the quantity and quality of sounds a client/patient listens to as they go about their daily activities….
My 'Near Deaf' Experience – Monday, April 3rd 2006
Editors Note: Dr. Mark Ross is a Principal Investigator for the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Hearing Enhancement, he is a Professor Emeritus of a…
Book Excerpt from: Time Out! I Didnt Hear You Solutions for Athletes with Hearing Loss – Monday, March 6th 2006
Editors Note: Every audiologist has his/her grab bag of useful websites or free online publications that they will recommend to colleagues and patients. I am proud present on…
Noise Reduction Hearing Aids: Why They're Needed, and How They Work – Monday, February 6th 2006
Editors Note: Dr. Mark Ross is a consultant for the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Hearing Enhancement at Gallaudet University, he is a Professor Emeritus…
Troubleshooting Your Hearing Aid – Monday, January 9th 2006
Editors Note: Dr. Mark Ross is a consultant for the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Hearing Enhancement at Gallaudet University, he is a Professor of…
Ear Candling: Conflicting Information, Confused Consumers – Monday, October 31st 2005
Introduction:Some time ago, a patient came to my office for an audiometric evaluation. When I checked his ears, I noticed a burnt-ash smell (sort of like a chimney) from several…
Peer Mentoring-- Its Time Has Come – Monday, October 17th 2005
In our society today, there seems to be a local, national or virtual support group for every conceivable problem or condition. Considering their ubiquity and popularity, that…
Remember Me? A Guide to Alzheimers Disease and Hearing Loss – Monday, September 19th 2005
Jess Dancer, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus of Audiology, University of Arkansas at Little RockPhyllis Watkins, Executive Director, Alzheimers Arkansas Programs and…
Undiagnosed Pre-Existing Hearing Loss in Alzheimers Disease Patients? – Monday, September 5th 2005
Hearing impairment is an invisible handicap, yet its effects upon ones personal health, happiness, and personal well-being are very real. Vignette: The adult children of year-o…
Ear candling: A fool proof method, or proof of foolish methods? – Monday, August 22nd 2005
Ear candling has been acclaimed as a treatment for almost every ailment of the ears, head, and – the entire body, depending on the source. In this article, well explore histor…
Book Excerpts from My Name is Arry – Monday, June 20th 2005
Hear@frontiernet.netThe hearing instrument dispenser or the audiologist is the only hearing professional most hearing impaired people will come into contact with as they learn…
Book Excerpt from Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human – Monday, June 6th 2005
Editor’s Note: This is a very unusual event for us. We have not previously published an excerpt from an autobiography. Despite my own personal 21 years experience researching…
Hearing Aid Sticker Shock and Things to Consider When Purchasing – Monday, May 16th 2005
Introduction:Weve all heard about the guy that knows the price of everything, but the value of nothing? It turns out the price of things is not always linked to some val…
A Practice Conundrum: E-waste Disposal – Monday, May 2nd 2005
Introduction:Computers and related information technologies (workstations, scanners, printers, docking stations, personal digital assistants, hand-held diagnostic and screening…
The Road Back – Monday, April 11th 2005
I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1996. I searched for experts to help me recover from the loss of balance, facial function, eye function, hearing, reduced stamina and…
APD, ADD, ADHD and AD/HD: Personal and Scientific Reflections – Monday, March 14th 2005
Introduction:Im not a stranger to research or behavioral conditions based in physiology. I am the mother of a 9 year old child with an auditory processing disorder, and I have P…
A Patient's Guide to Tinnitus – Monday, January 24th 2005
What is tinnitus? Tinnitus, often described as ringing, buzzing or hissing sounds in the ears, is a symptom that can be related to every known hearing problem. Tinnitu…
In One Ear and Out the Other What Patients Remember – Monday, January 17th 2005
In Meredith Willsons The Music Man, Mayor Shinn announces to the July 4th crowd in the River City High School Madison Auditorium, ‘‘Members of the school board will now present a…
Understanding the Noise Problem – Monday, January 10th 2005
Bernafon Canada Kitchener, OntarioHearing in NoiseAudiologists are keenly aware of the problems people with hearing loss experience in background noise. These problems are…
Maximizing Our Ability to Hear on the Telephone – Monday, January 3rd 2005
At Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH), we receive many inquiries asking how hard of hearing people can hear better over the telephone. We’ve also heard from a number o…
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