Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Why Should I Consider Adding Tinnitus Services to My Practice?
June 30, 2014
Why would an audiologist want to develop a tinnitus specialty? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Why do I Need Tinnitus Features in Hearing Aids?
June 23, 2014
Why do I need tinnitus features in the hearing aid when patients report relief even without any special features? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
How Young can APD be Identified in Children?
June 23, 2014
How young can auditory processing disorder (APD) be identified in children? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Hearing Evaluation - Children
Can You Please Tell me More About the Charm60 Standard IIC?
June 16, 2014
I’ve read a lot about your new Standard IIC? Can you please tell me more about it? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Solutions for Hearing Better in the Workplace
June 9, 2014
As adults seem to stay in the workforce longer before retirement, how can we support our patients who are working longer and in varied communication situations in the workplace? Read More
Assistive Devices
Does Non-linear Frequency Compression (NFC) Work for Adults?
May 19, 2014
Does non-linear frequency compression (NFC) work for adults? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Are Software Upgrades Available for Audioscan?
May 19, 2014
I would like to purchase hearing aid verification equipment for my new practice, but I am afraid it will soon become obsolete due to the rapid changes in hearing aid technology. Any advice? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Can I Put a Rechargeable Battery in my Hearing Aid?
May 12, 2014
Can I Put a Rechargeable Battery in my Hearing Aid? Read More
Batteries Hearing Aids - Adults
Is there an Amplified Bluetooth Stethoscope to Pair with Hearing Instrument Streamers?
May 5, 2014
Is there an amplified Bluetooth stethoscope that I can recommend for my patients with hearing loss, who have a Bluetooth streamer device that they use with their hearing aids? Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
Are Wireless Accessories Available for Bone-anchored Hearing Systems?
April 28, 2014
Are wireless accessories available for wearers of bone-anchored hearing systems? Read More
Assistive Devices Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
How Can I Troubleshoot Shortened Battery Life?
April 14, 2014
Is there a way I can tell if decreased battery life is a hearing aid problem or a true battery problem? Read More
Batteries
What is the Most Important Marketing Trend Now?
April 7, 2014
What do you see at the most important marketing trend or opportunity right now, and why? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What are the New Products in Sonic’s Line Up?
April 7, 2014
Are there any new products in Sonic’s line up? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
When is the Best Time to Activate the ‘Training’ Feature in Hearing Aids?
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March 31, 2014
With trainable hearing aids, does the research support not turning on the training feature until after the patient has had time to try the initial hearing aid settings? If the initial settings are ver... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Vanderbilt Audiology Journal Club
What can be Done to Improve Speech Intelligibility on the Phone?
March 31, 2014
What can be done to improve speech intelligibility on the phone? Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
Who is a Candidate for the Esteem® Hearing Implant?
March 17, 2014
Who is a candidate for the Esteem® hearing implant from Envoy Medical? If a patient is a candidate, what is the process? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Medical and Surgical
Does TIMS Practice Management Software Support EMR?
March 17, 2014
We are looking at practice management software for our dispensing practice. Does TIMS support EMR? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Why Don’t Some New Batteries Seem to Work?
March 10, 2014
I always use a new battery when fitting a patient with new hearing aids. But why is it that some batteries will work as soon as I take the sticky tab off, but others are bad batteries and do not powe... Read More
Batteries
Are There Any Advances in Surgical Techniques for Bone-anchored Hearing Systems?
March 10, 2014
Have there been any advances in the surgical techniques for bone-anchored hearing systems? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Hearing Aids - Adults Medical and Surgical
Are the terms 'AS' and 'AD' Considered Jargon in Report Writing?
March 3, 2014
We know that the use of nonstandard terminology or jargon in report writing can cause confusion, and even lead to medical errors. Are the terms AD (referring to right ear) and AS (referring to left e... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues