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Starkey Chief Audiology Officer Dr. Sara Burdak Receives Women in Business Award for Leadership Excellence
Starkey is proud to announce its Chief Audiology Officer and Executive Vice President of Product Strategy, Dr. Sara Burdak, has been named the Gold Winner for Woman of the Year in the manufacturing category of the Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
ACI Alliance Announces Dr. Jill B. Firszt as 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Dr. Jill B. Firszt will receive the American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACI Alliance) 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Opening Session of the CI2024 Vancouver conference on July 11, 2024.
Rexton Launches Rexton Reach Hearing Aid Platform to Ensure Every Voice in Every Conversation is Heard
The Rexton Reach R-Li T hearing aid merges a reliable, durable design with powerful technology that ensures wearers can participate in group conversations at work, home, and in social settings.
Starkey’s Genesis AI is Honored as a 2024 BOLD Award Finalist
Starkey is proud to be named a BOLD Award finalist by the Minnesota Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).
Mastering Vertigo and Balance: Meet Inventis at the Vestibular Rehabilitation Course!
Inventis proudly announces that we will be sponsoring and exhibiting at the "Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course" to be held in Atlanta, GA, from 10 to 16 March!
Raising Awareness with Dignitaries on World Hearing Day
The International Hearing Society (IHS) celebrated World Hearing Day (WHD) on Friday, March 1, 2024, at its newly opened world headquarters in Michigan.
2024 OticonNext Conference Explores New Life-Changing Technology and Strategies
SOMERSET, NJ, March 4 – More than 600 hearing care professionals from across the US attended the OticonNext Conference, held February 23-25 in Orlando, Florida. An additional 2000 hearing care professionals registered for the virtual conference
Signia Expands Integrated Xperience (IX) Platform Portfolio with Addition of Discreet, Design-Forward Styletto IX and Insio IX Hearing Aids that Directly Challenge Hearing Aid Stigma
Two additional hearing aid form factors join the award-winning Integrated Xperience platform, offering patients an expanded range of solutions that deliver unprecedented speech clarity and intelligibility in group conversations.
FDA Approved Lenire Expands Number of US Clinics
Neuromod Devices, the medical technology company that developed tinnitus treatment device, Lenire, has partnered with an additional 24 new US clinics to address the significant demand for the FDA-approved tinnitus treatment device.
Oticon Focus on People Awards 25th Anniversary Celebration Honors 2023 Award Winners
The Oticon Focus on People Awards celebrated a milestone 25th year anniversary at a gala event honoring the 2023 Oticon Focus on People Award winners. Held on February 24 at the OticonNext Conference in Orlando, the awards ceremony recognized 12 exceptional individuals whose courage, vision and commitment are changing the perception of what it means to have a hearing loss.

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REXTON Hearing Aids

March 12, 2024

RELY ON REXTON. Learn more https://www.rexton.com.
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Going Beyond Expectations

March 1, 2024

In order to surpass the expectations of hearing care professionals and their patients, Phonak strives to go beyond in four key areas: quality, customer experience, expertise and innovation. Learn about some of the steps we are taking to increase the reliability of our most innovative hearing aids and how we are committed to improving customer centricity to deliver exceptional value.
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Allegro Credit Installment Loan Explainer Video

March 1, 2024

Happiness is... helping more patients get optimal care and technology with the CareCredit credit card and Allegro Credit Installment loans. Learn more at https://www.carecredit.com/providers/audusage/carecredit-allegro/.
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Introducing Oticon Intent™

February 22, 2024

Oticon Intent takes our BrainHearing™ technology to the next level with its groundbreaking user-intent sensors. This new technology understands the hearing aid user's listening needs and intentions – helping to deliver truly personalised support. Learn more at https://www.oticon.com/.
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ReSound Nexia - Made for Auracast

February 20, 2024

ReSound Nexia™ is made for Auracast™. Join the next era of hearing and connectivity with ReSound Nexia hearing aids. Connect with compatible devices to new Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) Audio and Auracast broadcast audio to open up a new universe of personal and shared listening experiences. Engage with the world around you in new ways and hear your best with smaller-than-ever styles. Discover ReSound Nexia now. Learn more at: https://www.resound.com/en-us/hearing-aids/resound-hearing-aids/resound-nexia.
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Priscila Feels Confident with her Ponto 5 Superpower

February 1, 2024

Priscila, who has single-sided deafness, is enjoying a fully connected life--indoors and out--with her new Ponto 5 SuperPower processor from Oticon Medical.
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Evidence Based Protocols for School Screening

February 1, 2024

The results of recent published research on childhood hearing screening supports a new approach for identification of hearing loss in preschool age school age children. In this video, Dr James W. Hall III discusses how screening with a combination of distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) plus tympanometry is most sensitive, efficient, and effective technique for identification of hearing loss in children under the age of 7 years, including preschool children. Pure tone hearing screening with a protocol that includes signals at 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, 4000 Hz, and 6000 Hz stimulus is recommended for children aged 7 years and older.See the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUhDvmfrsK5bpqKtDiqQsK_rSKWrm7-9f Learn more about these screening product tutorials: https://www.grason-stadler.com/tutorials
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Closer to Natural Hearing with MED-EL Cochlear Implants

January 1, 2024

An inside look at what makes MED-EL the choice for cochlear implants.
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20Q: Working with Medicare - Reimbursement Rules of Engagement
This article reviews Medicare coverage policies for audiology services. An overview of health policy statutes related to audiologist participation in the Medicare program are provided.
| Anna M. Jilla, AuD, PhD
A Comprehensive Guide to Fitting Frequency-Lowering Hearing Aids
This article comprehensively examines the intricacies and applications of frequency-lowering technologies in hearing aids. It delves into the various methods of different manufacturers, detailing the technical aspects and potential impacts on speech perception. It emphasizes the need for careful consideration in applying these technologies, tailored to individual needs, and highlights the balance between enhancing audibility and preserving the perceptual distinctions between frequency-lowered speech sounds. The article is a crucial resource for clinicians and researchers, offering insights into optimizing hearing aid performance through frequency-lowering techniques.
| Joshua M. Alexander, PhD, CCC-A
Textbook CE Course: Tinnitus: Advances in Prevention, Assessment, and Management
"Tinnitus: Advances in Prevention, Assessment, and Management addresses the widespread issue of inaccurate information on tinnitus, a condition searched over 110,000 times monthly. This resource, presented in an accessible format, compiles evidence-based insights from peer-reviewed journals to serve as a practical guide for healthcare professionals, students, and individuals dealing with bothersome tinnitus, covering prevention, assessment, and management, including recent developments related to COVID-19 and social media."
| Aniruddha Deshpande, PhD, James W. Hall III, PhD
20Q: Changes to Auditory Processing and Cognition During Normal Aging – Should it Affect Hearing Aid Programming? Part 2 – Programming Hearing Aids for Older Adults
Part 1 discussed how a decline in some elements of cognition and auditory processing alters speech perception during normal aging. This course considers how hearing aids may help or hinder speech perception for older adults. The author discusses how different hearing aid settings can affect the speech signal and consider practical ways we can use this in the clinic to offer the optimum fitting for an individual, in particular how we should set up hearing aid compression.
| Richard Windle, PhD, MSc, CS
Demonstrating the Real-Life Reliability of Rexton Rugged
This article aims to raise the awareness of the importance of the durability and reliability of hearing aids. It presents a survey, in which the durability, reliability and audiological performance of the Rexton Rugged hearing aids were assessed in real life.
| Jackeline Sampaio, BSc, MBA, Yana Pak, MA
A Course Design Overview for Audiology Instruction
This course serves as a practical start-up guide to designing a course or workshop for new instructors or those looking to polish their existing skills. With immediately-applicable steps starting from the very basics, this will guide readers to integrate goals with learning objectives, contents, and assessments.
| Kimberly Skinner, AuD, PhD, Danica Billingsly, AuD
20Q: Changes to Auditory Processing and Cognition During Normal Aging – Should it Affect Hearing Aid Programming? Part 1 – Changes Associated with Normal Aging
Many aspects of cognition and auditory processing decline with normal aging, and this makes it difficult to hear in challenging situations, even without the additional problems caused by peripheral hearing loss. There is a huge amount of literature about hearing and aging. This course summarizes relevant findings and discusses the processes of normal aging that particularly affect speech perception.
| Richard Windle, PhD, MSc, CS
Textbook CE Course: Music and Hearing Aids - A Clinical Approach
Music and Hearing Aids: A Clinical Approach is a relevant guide for hearing health professionals working with hard-of-hearing musicians and enthusiasts, offering practical strategies to optimize amplified music for this population. The book provides a reader-friendly exploration of wavelength acoustics and essential music basics while also identifying gaps in research and technology for potential field advancements.
| Marshall Chasin, AuD
20Q: Next-Level Hearing Aid Verification
This course describes hearing aid verification procedures that use and build upon setting gain to targets. With advanced tests of specific signal processors, and headphone systems that allow real-time listening checks during fitting sessions, we can improve patient engagement, provide better fittings, and save time in troubleshooting.
| Susan Scollie, PhD
Marvel at the Possibilities: Remote Programming, CROS for Marvel CI, and Updates to Target CI
Empower your patients for powerful hearing experiences and help them take advantage of new features for Marvel CI. Participate in this course to learn about new capabilities that are made possible through Universal Bluetooth Connectivity, the introduction of new technology from AB, and updates to Target CI programming software.
| Lori Hambrick, AuD, Katie Vaden, AuD, CCC-A, Kenzi Dixon, AuD, CCC-A, Stephanie Johnson, AuD

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An Interview with Cindy Olsen, AuD Private Practice Owner in Boise, Idaho for 25 years
An Interview with Cindy Olsen, AuD Private practice owner in Boise, Idaho for 25 years.
| Cindy Olsen, AuD
What Does "Going Beyond" Mean at Phonak?
Alyssa Ricevuto, AuD, MBA, dives into the four core principles of Phonak’s reliability initiative, which is built on feedback and our commitment to continuous innovation.
| Alyssa Ricevuto, AuD, MBA
Future-Ready Audiology: Suno's Cutting-Edge Approach
Discover how Suno is transforming audiology practice management with its cutting-edge software, designed to enhance patient engagement and streamline clinic operations.
| Hansen Phangia
Beyond Good, Better, Best: How “New Generation” Features and Algorithms are Changing the Hearing Aid Selection Process
Interview with Brian Taylor, AuD, Senior Director of Audiology, Signia
| Brian Taylor, AuD
GN Team Leads Efforts in Advancing the Understanding and Action Around the Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
A conversation with Alex Costa, Director of BrainWorks
| Alex Costa
Moving to the Forefront of Hearing Care with OTC and Situational Solutions
As a Hearing Care Professional, you see the whole spectrum of hearing needs. How do you help people who don’t need or aren’t ready for a traditional hearing aid now so you become their solution provider for a lifetime of hearing care? Position your practice at the forefront of hearing enhancement by complementing your prescription products with innovative ready-to-wear solutions. Offer Sennheiser Hearing’s off-the-shelf OTC and situational solutions, powered by Sonova technology, to bring in new user segments, build relationships with consumers earlier in their hearing journey, and generate revenue with those who aren’t ready for hearing aids.
| Jessica Dancis, MA
The Role of the Audiologist in Fall Risk Assessment
Justin Burwinkel, AuD, is a Senior research Audiologist with Starkey. In this interview, Dr. Burwinkel discusses the risks of falling that patients face and how falls and hearing loss intersect. The important role the audiologist can play in risk assessment is discussed alongside collaboration with other professionals.
| Justin R. Burwinkel, AuD
Advanced Bionics Extends Marvel CI with Remote Programming and Expanded Linked Two-Ear Solutions
Read the interview with Advanced Bionics’ VP of Global Marketing, Sarah Downing, about AB’s new Marvel product launch and company website. AB’s Marvel CI now offers complete Remote Programming via the patient’s smartphone, a compatible CROS device, and a new version of the fitting software Target CI. AB is also unveiling a new company website designed to improve visitor experience and accessibility.
| Sarah Downing, MS
Dr. Alyssa Ricevuto Shares the Benefits of Phonak's CROS Lumity in her Latest Interview
Dr. Alyssa Ricevuto shares the impressive benefits of Phonak's CROS Lumity in her latest interview. CROS Lumity significantly improves speech understanding and environmental awareness for those with hearing loss. This rechargeable hearing advancement also offers exclusive Phonak features, universal connectivity, and a range of color options to suit your style and personality. Stay informed and learn more now!
| Alyssa Ricevuto, AuD
Overview of Central Vestibular Disorders
Central vestibular disorders (CVDs) are caused by dysfunction of the central vestibular pathways in the brainstem, cerebellum and cerebrum. Approximately 10-12% of patients experiencing vestibular symptoms may have a central origin. Understanding the differential diagnosis is crucial as certain CVDs can lead to severe consequences. Some of the common CVDs leading to vestibular symptoms are vestibular migraine, stroke, multiple sclerosis, nutritional deficiency, and tumors. Differentiating central disorders from peripheral ones can be achieved through careful consideration of the patient's history, observation of eye movement abnormalities, identification of other neurological signs. Sometimes the symptoms and signs of CVDs can be similar to those of peripheral vestibular disorders, making it challenging to differentiate between the two. The dictum in identification of CVD’s is ‘Central signs are always central and Peripheral signs can be central or peripheral. Apart from imaging, vestibular testing with the help of Video-nystagmography (VNG) and Video-head impulse test (vHITs) can be of great help in this context. Understanding the detailed anatomy, physiology, function and clinical signs of dysfuction of central vestibular structures is crucial for a vestibular practitioner.
| Vishal Pawar

All Expert Advice (showing 10 of 1405)


What is the role of re-positioning maneuvers in the treatment approaches for patients with BPPV?
What is the role of re-positioning maneuvers in the treatment approaches for patients with BPPV?
| Vishal Pawar
What innovations are available from Phonak this spring?
What innovations are available from Phonak this spring?
| Brandy Pouliot, AuD
What is Otoscan, and why should I consider it for my practice?
What is Otoscan, and why should I consider it for my practice?
| Lisa Hos, AuD
What is your protocol for fitting “low-gain” hearing instruments for slight and mild hearing losses (or for normal/near-normal hearing patients)?
What is your protocol for fitting “low-gain” hearing instruments for slight and mild hearing losses (or for normal/near-normal hearing patients)?
| Clayton Fisher, M.Cl.Sc
What constitutes comprehensive guidance on effective treatment strategies for migraine?
What constitutes comprehensive guidance on effective treatment strategies for migraine?
| Vishal Pawar
Where can I find last-minute CEU offerings to meet state licensure CE requirements in 2023?
Where can I find last-minute CEU offerings to meet state licensure CE requirements in 2023?
| Steve Hallenbeck
How does Phonak's commitment to Going Beyond traditional measures provide superior wax protection options?
How does Phonak's commitment to Going Beyond traditional measures provide superior wax protection options?
| Abigail Poyser, AuD
How does age influence the results of vestibular exams?
How does age influence the results of vestibular exams?
| Enrico Armato, MD
Serendipity! What is the correlation between magnetic field and nystagmus?
Serendipity! What is the correlation between magnetic field and nystagmus?
| V. Marcelli, MD
Why should I consider transferring audiometric data to Noah when using paper audiograms?
I do paper audiograms and use my audiometric equipment in stand-alone mode. Why should I consider transferring audiometric data to Noah?
| Clayton Fisher, M.Cl.Sc

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Going Beyond Expectations

March 1, 2024

In order to surpass the expectations of hearing care professionals and their patients, Phonak strives to go beyond in four key areas: quality, customer experience, expertise and innovation. Learn abou...

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Allegro Credit Installment Loan Explainer Video

March 1, 2024

Happiness is... helping more patients get optimal care and technology with the CareCredit credit card and Allegro Credit Installment loans. Learn more at https://www.carecredit.com/providers/audusage/...

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Oticon Intent - March 2024

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