Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome
December 10, 2001
Is there a difference between vestibular aqueduct syndrome and enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome? Please describe the medical and audiologic presentation that is most often related to this syndrom... Read More
Medical and Surgical Hearing and Hearing Loss
ECoG Electrodes
December 3, 2001
Is it safe to re-use extra-tympanic ECoG electrodes? Read More
Infection Control Electrophysiology
Marketing via local service organizations
November 26, 2001
Regarding business communities, how important is it to be active in the local service organizations (Lions, Rotary, Better Business Bureau, etc.)? If you were lecturing at one of their meetings, what... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Amplification and Bilateral Atresia
November 19, 2001
Please discuss possible audiologic management of bilateral atresia. Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Medical and Surgical
Touchless Telecoil
November 12, 2001
Describe how the Touchless Telecoil works and what advantages it offers. In what products is it available? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Assistive Devices
Infant Hearing Screening
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November 5, 2001
What are the relative merits of ABR and OAE for screening premature infants? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Otoacoustic Emissions Electrophysiology Pediatrics
Advertising in the local newspaper
October 26, 2001
If you were writing an advertisement for a local newspaper, what are the key ingredients that should be included in the advertisement (and why) and what should be avoided (and why)? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Dry Aid Kits and Batteries
October 22, 2001
What do you recommend regarding battery placement in the Dry-Aid kit? Read More
Batteries Hearing Aids - Adults
Ear Molds as Hearing Protection
October 12, 2001
Can soft earmolds be used as hearing protection in noise? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Fixed Vs. Active Polar Plots
October 5, 2001
With respect to directional microphones in hearing aids, how do fixed polar plots differ from active polar plots? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Marketing
September 28, 2001
What are the most effective and important issues to address when marketing to physicians? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Directional Microphones
September 14, 2001
Can you please discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the multiple polar plots available in digital products? Specifically, what are the ideal situations for each polar pattern? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Reimbursement for Professional Services
September 10, 2001
Please address the impact of new HCFA rulings on reimbursement for audiology services. Can you anticipate the timetable for these changes to occur? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Cochlear implant - which ear?
September 4, 2001
Regarding cochlear implantation, what are the criteria for determining which ear to implant -- from a surgeon's viewpoint? Read More
Cochlear Implants
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Certification
August 24, 2001
What constitutes sufficient training for audiologists interested in providing Tinnitus Retraining Therapy? Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Au.D. Status Report
August 20, 2001
Could you please provide an update regarding the numbers of audiologists who have obtained the Au.D. and who are currently pursuing the Au.D.? What is the projected status of the Au.D. for 2005? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Video ENG
August 11, 2001
Because Video-ENG does not rely on the corneoretinal potential for recording, is it possible to perform Video ENG on blind patients? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
SCAN-C
August 3, 2001
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the SCAN-C as a screening tool for Auditory Processing Disorders? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
BPPV
July 16, 2001
For patients with "true spinning vertigo," how common is the diagnosis of BPPV and how successful are repositioning maneuvers when BPPV is diagnosed? How successful is vestibular rehabilitation therap... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
