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Inventis SYNAPSYS VHIT - February 2026

Ask The Experts

Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.

Why is Hearing on the Phone so Difficult?

Jim Rollins, BC-HIS

February 17, 2014

Why is hearing on the phone so difficult?   Read More

 


What are the New Features of Ponto Plus?

Alan Raffauf, MA

February 10, 2014

What are the new features of Ponto Plus, the latest bone anchored solution from Oticon Medical?   Read More


Can you use the Comfort Digisystem for Auditory Processing Problems?

Michelle Mattingly, AuD, CCC-A

February 10, 2014

Can you use the Comfort Digisystem for auditory processing or concentration problems?   Read More

 


Who Needs CaptionCall?

Jeffrey Bradford

February 7, 2014

Who needs CaptionCall?   Read More


How Can You Tell if an Ear Canal is Going to Collapse?

L. Maureen Valente, PhD

February 3, 2014

How can you tell if an ear canal is going to collapse?   Read More

  


What are the Benefits of TIMS Practice Management Software?

Tom Robbins

January 27, 2014

There are a few practice management software programs out there for audiologists to choose from. What are the benefits of TIMS or what makes it unique?   Read More


What Procedures Require Signed Informed Consent Forms?

Cindy Beyer, AuD

January 27, 2014

For which routine procedures would you advise getting signed informed consent forms?   Read More


Can Climate Contribute to Battery Life Expectancy?

Kevin Kouba, BBA, MBA

January 20, 2014

I recently moved from Utah to Florida and have noticed differences in my patients' reports of battery life. Can there really be a difference in battery life that is attributable to climate, or sh...   Read More


What do you Expect Regarding the Cochlear Microphonic in ECochG Testing?

James W. Hall III, PhD

January 13, 2014

What do you expect to see in ECochG testing using rarefaction and condensation clicks in normal individuals?   Read More


What Makes Speech Priority Noise Reduction (SPNR) Different from Other Systems?

Erin Reichert, MS

January 6, 2014

What makes Speech Priority Noise Reduction (SPNR) different from other systems?   Read More


How do I Select the Best Microphone Option for the Comfort Digisystem?

Michelle Mattingly, AuD, CCC-A

January 6, 2014

Can you help me select the best microphone option for the Comfort Digisystem for my student?   Read More


What are Some of the Key Features of the New Naida CI Q70 from Advanced Bionics?

Tracey Kruger

December 16, 2013

What are some of the key features of the new Naida CI Q70 from Advanced Bionics?   Read More


Why Has there Been a Resurgence of Interest in Treating Tinnitus?

Curtis Amann, MBA

December 9, 2013

Why do you think there has been a resurgence of interest in treating tinnitus? Does the high incidence of tinnitus in returning veterans have something to do with it?   Read More


What are the Benefits of 2nd Generation Unite Wireless Accessories?

Lotte Hagen Hernvig, MA

December 9, 2013

What are the benefits of 2nd generation Unite wireless accessories?   Read More

 


What are Some Common Misconceptions of Mild Hearing Loss?

Kimi Nina Møller, MA, Charlotte T. Jespersen, MA

December 9, 2013

What are some common misconceptions associated with mild hearing losses?   Read More


Will Ordering Rayovac Batteries Online Affect Shipping?

Kevin Kouba, BBA, MBA

November 25, 2013

I would like to order batteries online, but I’m wondering if ordering online will affect when my order ships?   Read More


When Can a Child Begin Using a Bone-anchored System with a Softband?

Ravi Sockalingam, PhD

November 25, 2013

At what age can a child begin using a bone-anchored system with a softband?   Read More

   


Should Tone Burst ABR be Performed at 8000 Hz for Infant Hearing Assessment?

James W. Hall III, PhD

November 18, 2013

When performing ABR with tone burst stimuli for the purpose of hearing assessment in infants, should 8000 Hz be tested? I would think this would be useful for children who have been treated with pote...   Read More

  


Can Starkey’s Xino Tinnitus be Used for Sound Therapy as Well as a Hearing Instrument?

Elizabeth A. Galster, AuD

November 11, 2013

Can Starkey’s Xino Tinnitus be used for sound therapy as well as a hearing instrument?   Read More

 


What is the Impact of Bandsplit Directionality on Speech Recognition and Perception?

Charlotte Jespersen, MA

November 4, 2013

What is the impact of bandsplit directionality on speech recognition and perception?   Read More


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