Articles
Read CEU articles and transcripts from experts in audiology and industry.
Elements of Effective Hearing-Aid Performance
February 9, 2004
Elements of Effective Hearing-Aid Performance High-performance hearing aids require flat insertion gain (before processing) and low distortion, so that when signal processing is introduced the pre-pro... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Listening With a ''Third Ear'' - FM Systems
February 2, 2004
Editor's Note....Although Dr. Ross originally wrote this article for the hearing impaired consumers, patients and their families (see www.healthyhearing.com), I think it has terrific value for audiolo... Read More
Assistive Devices
Cochlear Implants: Optimizing Patient Benefit through Team Management and Family-Based Aural Rehabilitation
January 26, 2004
The professional staff of Dallas Otolaryngology Associates and HEAR In Dallas joined forces to form the Dallas Otolaryngology Associates Cochlear Implant (DOA-CI) Team. Together they provide assessmen... Read More
Cochlear Implants Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Aural Habilitation - Children Pediatrics
Multiple Processing Strategies to Accommodate Various Listening Preferences
January 19, 2004
Today's multi-memory hearing aids provide different processing strategies for different listening environments. A recent MarkeTrak survey demonstrated the need for more than one signal processing stra... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Tinnitus and Its Treatment
January 12, 2004
University of Texas at Dallas School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences Callier Center for Communication Disorders Tinnitus is a diverse group of disorders, which can be divided into two main groups; 1-... Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Having HIPAA Headaches? Let Software Provide Relief
January 5, 2004
Hearing Care Professionals and hearing instrument manufacturers survived April 14, 2003, the date that the HIPAA Privacy regulations went into effect. They did so despite dire warnings from some progn... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Overprotection-Hyperacusis-Phonophobia & Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: A Case Study
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December 22, 2003
Norma R. Mraz, M.A. Mraz Audiology Consulting, Alpharetta, GA http://www.tinnitus-ears.com Robert L. Folmer, Ph.D. OHSU Tinnitus Clinic Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR http://www.ohsu... Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Digital Cell Phones and Hearing Aids: Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
December 8, 2003
When using a digital cell phone, the telephone conversation is transmitted over a wireless network using radio waves. The radio waves emitted by the cell phone are referred to as radio-frequency (RF)... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Assistive Devices
Commentary on Pediatric Hearing Instrument Fitting Procedures: Honoring the Contributions of Denis Byrne
November 17, 2003
National Centre for Audiology The University of Western Ontario, London Ontario, Canada A version of this Commentary was previously published in Audiology Insight. Bernafon AG, 2003. In 1996, Denis By... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Hearing Aids - Children Aural Habilitation - Children Pediatrics Pediatrics Pediatrics
Hearing Aid Literature in Review - 2002
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November 10, 2003
Note: At the April 2003 Annual Convention of the Academy of Audiology, Gus Mueller, Bob Turner, and Catherine Palmer presented the year (2002) in review for hearing aid literature. The following is a... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Gender-Specific Audiologic Rehabilitation Programs and Self-Perception of Handicap in the Elderly
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November 3, 2003
This study investigated whether gender-specific counseling strategies (designed differently for male and female hearing-impaired elderly) would reduce self-perceived hearing handicaps. Results indicat... Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults
Current State of Audiology
October 27, 2003
Pennsylvania College of Optometry Dean of the School of Audiology Presented at the Scott Haug Foundation Retreat Kerrville, Texas, October 2003 Editor's Note: I was very impressed by the information D... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Audiology and Motivational Interviewing: A Psychologist's Perspective
October 20, 2003
But if you didn't want hearing aids, why did you make an appointment with an audiologist?" I asked. Joan saw no contradiction. "My son, Mr. Know-it-all, had been badgering me for years. I just wanted... Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults
Effects of Group Composition in Audiologic Rehabilitation Programs for Hearing Impaired Elderly
October 13, 2003
This study investigated the effect of rehabilitation group composition on self-perception of handicap and satisfaction with the audiologist in hearing impaired elderly. Group compositions included sub... Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults
The Price Factor Revisited: What's being sold?Hearing Aids or Complete Hearing Loss Solutions?
October 6, 2003
Recently, Audiology Online featured an article by David H. Kirkwood, editor of The Hearing Journal titled, The Price Factor: How Important Is It? As a consumer who has worn two BTE hearing aids since... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
Batteries are the Sound Choice for Better Hearing
September 29, 2003
People have been interested in better hearing for a very long time. As soon as there was aging, there was hearing loss. As soon as there were diseases to challenge the ears, and auditory function, the... Read More
Batteries
ADHD and Kids: What is going on?
September 22, 2003
Editor's note: Although we don't usually publish ''op-ed'' material, this article presents compelling and important information, and I believe it is beneficial for all of us who work with, have, or we... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Aural Habilitation - Children Medical and Surgical Pediatrics Pediatrics
A White Paper Addressing the Societal Costs of Hearing Loss and Issues in Third Party Reimbursement
September 15, 2003
Audiology Online is honored to present this paper to the professional hearing healthcare audience. We are grateful to; the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the Ameri... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss Hearing Aids - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
Five Differences Between Speech and Music for Hearing Aids
September 2, 2003
Just as there are similarities and differences between speech and music spectra, there are also similarities and differences between the perceptual requirements for speech and for music. Compared with... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Hearing Aids: Leasing versus Financing
August 25, 2003
Hearing aid technology continues to advance at a spectacular rate. Many articles, interviews and news stories available on www.audiologyonline.com and other websites address these technologically base... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
