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Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
How Can I Access the COSI and APHAB Questionnaires in Noah?
August 26, 2013
How can I access the COSI and APHAB questionnaires in Noah? Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Hearing Aids - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
Should You Use Cap Montages for P300s?
August 19, 2013
Do you think full-skull (cap) montages produce more reliable P300 responses? Read More
Electrophysiology
Do Sonic Products Have Binaural Coordination/Classification?
August 19, 2013
Do Sonic products have binaural coordination/classification? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How Can I Personalize my Patients’ Hearing Aid Fitting Experience?
August 12, 2013
I believe that a hearing aid fitting should be personal, as each patient has a unique background and auditory preferences. But it seems that some people want to cut us out of that process for somethi... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How Can I Fit More Patients on the First Appointment?
August 12, 2013
How can I get more patients fit with hearing aids on the first appointment and increase my conversion rates? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
What is the Difference Between FM and DM?
August 5, 2013
Would you explain the difference between FM and DM? Read More
Assistive Devices
Can You Use a TM Electrode with a Sleeping Baby?
August 5, 2013
Do you think it's possible to use a TM electrode on a naturally sleeping baby? I'm wondering if this might greater inform interpretation with an infant when ANSD is suspected? Read More
Electrophysiology Hearing Evaluation - Children
Why does Filtering Low Frequencies Affect the ABR Response in Infants?
July 29, 2013
If ABR using a click stimulus produces a response between 2-4 kHz, then why should filtering low frequencies in infants affect the ABR response? Read More
Electrophysiology Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
Have there Been any Updates to Hansaton AQ Rechargeable Instruments?
July 29, 2013
I see that Hansaton has a new platform, XearA. Will the rechargeable AQ custom products be updated? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How Would Results of Head Impulse Testing Change Clinical Management?
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July 22, 2013
How would results from the head impulse test change the clinical management of the patient? Read More
Electrophysiology Medical and Surgical Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Induction Loops
July 22, 2013
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using induction loops versus digital wireless hearing aid accessories to improve hearing in multiple listening environments? Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
When Would a Patient with a Bone-anchored Hearing System Need a New Speech Processor?
July 15, 2013
When would a patient with a bone-anchored hearing system need a new speech processor? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
How Long Will HIMSA Support Windows XP?
July 15, 2013
In my satellite office, we have a computer with Windows XP that uses Noah. Is that still supported? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Why Should Eyes be Open for P300 Testing?
July 8, 2013
Why should the eyes be open during P300 testing - just to ensure alertness? Read More
Electrophysiology
What does Sonic Offer in Terms of Noise Reduction?
July 1, 2013
What does Sonic offer in terms of Noise Reduction, specifically for wind noise and impulse sounds? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Is Battery Drain a Drain on Hearing Performance?
July 1, 2013
As hearing aid technologies advance with more wireless and streaming capabilities, should we start counseling patients that they will have to change the batteries more often, or is anything being done... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Is My Data Safe in the Cloud?
June 24, 2013
With more and more healthcare providers moving their patient records to the cloud, it makes me wonder – is our patient data really safe online? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Can the Comfort Digisystem Benefit My Patients in Work Situations?
June 24, 2013
I know that Comfort Digisystem can be used for adults. Can you give a few examples of how working professionals with hearing loss can benefit from the Comfort Digisystem? Read More
Assistive Devices
What is the Sequence of Stimuli when Performing ABR for Infant Hearing Assessment?
June 17, 2013
When performing an ABR with an infant for the purpose of hearing assessment, I first use a click stimulus. To get frequency-specific information, would you recommend next using chirp stimuli or tone... Read More
Electrophysiology Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
Can I Get Loss Insurance on a Replacement Hearing Aid?
June 17, 2013
My patient has lost his hearing aid and used the manufacturer’s loss warranty and obtained a replacement. Can I get loss insurance on his replacement hearing aid? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
