Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Long Term Prognosis of Otosclerosis
August 2, 2010
What is the long term prognosis of otosclerosis with and without a stapedectomy or stapedoctomy? What I mean is: does the disease progress to the inner ear even if the patient undergoes one of these p... Read More
Medical and Surgical Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Hearing and Hearing Loss
Hearing Aids with Integrated Bluetooth
August 2, 2010
Are any hearing aids available on the market today with integrated Bluetooth? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Sonic Innovations ion: FAQs
July 26, 2010
If my patient is best fit with a Sonic Innovations' open fit product today...what happens if their hearing loss changes next year and they need more gain than an open fit can support? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Marketing the Audiology Profession
July 19, 2010
Why is it that most adult Americans still don't know what an audiologist is, or why seeing one is important if hearing loss is suspected? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Hyper-Compliant Tympanic Membrane and VEMP Responses
July 19, 2010
I understand that middle ear pathologies may negate a VEMP response. However, will hyper-compliant tympanic membranes also negate a VEMP response? Read More
Electrophysiology Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
What is the Difference Between Profit Margin and Mark Up?
July 12, 2010
What is the difference between the terms "profit margin" versus "mark up"? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How Much Asymmetry is Considered Significant?
July 12, 2010
It has never been entirely clear when to refer to an ENT for an asymmetric hearing loss. I understand this question may be difficult to answer specifically and answers may vary depending on the patien... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Medical and Surgical
The Key to Staff Retention
June 28, 2010
Do you have any tips on retaining quality staff for an audiology practice? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
When Do You Use Masking for ABR?
June 21, 2010
Are there any rules when you should use masking when testing ABR, and how do you know how much masking to use? How does the masking noise affect the result? Read More
Electrophysiology
Sonic Innovations Touch: FAQs
June 21, 2010
I know there are multiple parts to Sonic Innovations' Touch instrument. When I place an order, what do I need to know to get everything I need? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Abnormal Baseline Audiogram
June 14, 2010
What is the employer required to do if the first baseline audiogram comes back abnormal? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Norrie Disease
June 7, 2010
What is Norrie Disease and what are the audiologic and/or vestibular findings associated with this disorder? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Hearing and Hearing Loss Medical and Surgical
Using a Website to Grow a Practice
May 31, 2010
How can my website become a valuable tool for growing my practice? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Infection Control - Hepatitis B
May 24, 2010
What kind of infection control should an audiologist implement when working with patients who have Hepatitis B? Read More
Infection Control Medical and Surgical
EXPRESS FAQs
May 24, 2010
When I am fitting a Sonic Innovations' hearing aid, how can I see product fitting ranges with my patient's audiogram to know I'm fitting the aid with enough headroom? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Performing CRP on a Patient with Subjective BPPV
May 17, 2010
Editor's Note: Dr. Akin co-presented a seminar with Owen Murnane, Ph.D. on Tests of Otolith Functioning. To register, visit the Audiology Online library.Can you tell me if there are any contraindicati... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Universal Design Principles and Accessibility
May 10, 2010
How do we get architects, builders and product developers to think about Universal Design principles before they plan their buildings or products, not after, in order to make spaces and products acces... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss
Contracting with Insurance Companies
May 10, 2010
I am starting a new private practice. Do you recommend that I should contract with insurance companies? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Alpha Lipoic Acid and Tinnitus
May 3, 2010
Does alpha lipoic acid, a supplement, have any effect on tinnitus? Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
