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20Q: OTC Hearing Aids - They've Arrived!
November 14, 2022
The ins and outs of what we now know about OTC hearing aid products, including an overview of the technology, gain and output limitations, and whether they are self-fitting or not. Read More
20Q with Gus Mueller Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
20Q: Amplified Stethoscopes for Medical Practitioners
October 14, 2019
A discussion of amplified stethoscopes and other solutions for medical practitioners with hearing loss in an engaging Q & A format. Read More
20Q with Gus Mueller Assistive Devices VA Selections
Through the PSAP Looking Glass
May 28, 2019
PSAP performance research will be reviewed, offering the necessary context to showcase the performance potential of devices currently trending in the media. Strategies integrating PSAPs and other alte... Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
Wireless Technology: How to Connect FM and Other Accessories Wirelessly to the Ponto Device
December 21, 2018
A review of wireless technology used in today’s hearing devices and a discussion of how easy it is to connect to the Oticon Medical Ponto via the streamer. An overview of the streamer functions as w... Read More
Assistive Devices Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
Listening Effort and EEG as Measures of Performance of Modern Hearing Aid Algorithms
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December 10, 2018
The objective of the course is to learn about the usage of EEG as a tool to evaluate hearing aids and their effect on listening effort. This course focuses on a function developed to improve speech pe... Read More
Assistive Devices Electrophysiology Hearing Aids - Adults
Evaluation of Modern Remote Microphone Technologies
September 5, 2018
Using remote microphone technology is the most effective method to improve speech recognition in noise for hearing aid users, with a variety of different remote microphone solutions available today. I... Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Improved Speech Understanding Using Closed Captioning on the Television and Telephone
August 20, 2018
This text course discusses how television closed captioning and captioned telephone service have been shown to help those with hearing loss to have a better understanding of speech on the television a... Read More
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Roger for Young Children
June 18, 2018
This course provides research and resources to foster use of Roger technology for children with hearing loss in the 0-5 age range. Read More
Assistive Devices Aural Habilitation - Children Hearing Aids - Adults Pediatrics
Making Sports Accessible to Student Athletes with Hearing Loss
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February 1, 2018
Time Out! I Didn't Hear You, was published in 1996 as a resource to support the participation of student athletes with hearing loss in high school athletics. This article describes a project to update... Read More
Assistive Devices Aural Habilitation - Children Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
The Importance of Television Closed Captioning and Captioned Telephone Service for People with Hearing Loss
January 15, 2018
How closed captioning and captioned telephone service can help people with hearing loss have a better understanding of speech on the television and telephone. Read More
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Hearing Ecosystems: How Hearing Professionals Can Meet the Needs of Today's Hearing Aid Users
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November 21, 2017
Hearing aids have limitations that mean they do not always offer optimum benefit. This article reviews evidence of how hearing aid accessories supplement hearing aid performance, and offers guidance o... Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
An Innovative and Cost Effective Approach to Wireless Remote Microphones in Schools
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October 2, 2017
This article reviews the use of Hearing Assistive Technology in educational settings and presents a cost-effective solution for usage of the most commonly recommended technology. Read More
Assistive Devices Educational Audiology Hearing Aids - Children
Improving Television Listening for Hearing Aid Users
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July 19, 2017
A review of three studies conducted at the Phonak Audiology Research Center designed to improve the TV listening experience for people who use hearing aids. Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
A Comparison of HyperSound and Conventional Loudspeaker Transmission Characteristics in an Anechoic Environment
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November 7, 2016
There are numerous listener benefits when listening to directional sound sources, including perceived improvements in the quality and clarity of sound. The HyperSound® Audio System uses ultrasonic te... Read More
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Wireless Technology: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going?
August 22, 2016
Within the last several years, many wireless technological advances have occurred within the hearing aid industry. These advances include the concept of near field magnetic induction, followed by Blue... Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
Growing Your Business with HyperSound
July 25, 2016
Today’s course will review the new HyperSound Clear 500P technology and how it can grow your practice. My goal is to explain why HyperSound should be included in your current product portfolio and h... Read More
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Educational Solutions for Children with Listening Challenges
June 20, 2016
Today's world is a noisy place. The importance of a good signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for all students cannot be overstated. Providing an acoustically beneficial environment can be a challenge, not onl... Read More
Assistive Devices Educational Audiology Pediatrics
Clinical Verification of Ear Level FM Systems: Classroom & Personal Use Applications
May 27, 2016
Dave Smriga: In today’s course, we’ll explore how Audioscan equipment easily facilitates the execution of the most current recommended FM verification procedures. In addition, we’ll discuss how... Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
Promoting High Value, Patient-Centric Care with Alternative and Complementary Devices
December 18, 2015
Today, I want to talk about some industry challenges and opportunities that are in front us as they relate to changes in the marketplace with the aging population and the influx of baby boomers. We wi... Read More
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Speech Recognition in the Sound Field: Directed Audio vs. Conventional Speakers
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August 31, 2015
AbstractObjective: To assess whether the HyperSound® Audio System (HSS), a novel audio system using ultrasound technology, improves speech understanding compared to a conventional acoustic speaker... Read More
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