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Red Flags Rule - What Audiologists Need to Know
June 14, 2010
For millions of people every year identity theft is more than just a threat, it is a very painful reality. Although businesses bear a large financial burden, it is the victim of the identity theft tha... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Dual Sensory Loss in Adults: an Overview for Audiologists
April 26, 2010
This article provides an overview of combined vision and hearing loss or dual sensory loss. It includes strategies for auditory rehabilitation with this population and suggestions for how to make an a... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss
The Audiology in Agil
April 19, 2010
More than anything else, hearing aid wearers want to count on their hearing in all of the situations that they encounter. As the person with hearing loss goes throughout the day, there will be many ch... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Amplified Stethoscope Options for Professionals with Hearing Loss
April 5, 2010
Medical professionals rely on auscultation to routinely examine the status of the circulatory, respiratory, and/or gastrointestinal systems. Auscultation is defined as listening to internal sounds of... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Assistive Devices
Fitting Hearing Aids: A Comparison of Three Pre-Fitting Speech Tests
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March 29, 2010
H. Gustav Mueller, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Hearing and Speech Science, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Earl E. Johnson, Au.D., Ph.D. Advanced Practice Audiologist, Veterans Affairs Medical... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Development of a Tinnitus Evaluation Software Program
March 15, 2010
This paper details the development of a tinnitus evaluation software program that complies with the criteria set forth in CPT Code 92625. It also describes the contents of information obtained, includ... Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Universal Design for Hearing: Considerations for Examining Hearing Demands and Developing Hearing Friendly Workplaces
March 1, 2010
This article is an edited transcript of the course presented live on AudiologyOnline on November 4, 2009. To view the original presentation, register here . This presentation will discuss work that we... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss
Alarming Facts About Smoke Detectors
February 22, 2010
Editor's note: This article is an edited transcript of the live seminar Alarming Facts About Smoke Detectors. To view the recorded course, click here. According to the Federal Emergency Management Age... Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing and Hearing Loss
Avoiding Monthly Revenue Peaks and Valleys: Guidelines for New & Existing Practices
February 8, 2010
Most new audiology practices face the dilemma at some point or another of keeping their financial head above water. Articles written about managing practice revenue are helpful when cash flow is avail... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Ethical Equilibrium: The Changing Landscape of Ethics - Transcript of the Live Seminar
February 1, 2010
Editor's Note: This article is an edited transcript of the course presented live on AudiologyOnline on September 25, 2009. While this article preserves the original transcript whenever possible, some... Read More
Ethics Practice Management and Professional Issues
The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for a Wide Range of Hearing Losses
January 11, 2010
Nonlinear frequency compression is a proven technique for improving the ability of people with hearing impairment to detect and recognize high-frequency sounds. As difficulty perceiving such sounds is... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Separating Fact from Fiction: Making Sense of Processed-Based Noise Reduction
December 7, 2009
The purpose of this review article is to familiarize clinicians with some of the current trends related to processed-based noise reduction (NR) schemes used in modern hearing aids, and how the latest... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss
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November 23, 2009
Nonlinear frequency compression compensates for hearing loss in frequency ranges where traditional amplification on its own does not provide sufficient benefit. The effectiveness of Phonak's proprieta... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Planning Ahead - Retirement Benefits for an Uncertain Future
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November 16, 2009
In 1936, during the midst of the Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt championed Social Security as part of the New Deal. Prior to that time, workers had no guaranteed retirement benefits and often wo... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Modified Verification Approaches for Frequency Lowering Devices
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November 9, 2009
Providing effective hearing aid fittings for high-frequency hearing loss is a challenging and important clinical task. The importance of this task becomes even more apparent when considering the devel... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Standard Versus Special Fitting Approaches
November 2, 2009
Audiology, like other clinical sciences, strives to treat patients using consistent, evidence-based approaches. It is expected that caregiving professions ensure that all patients are managed using ve... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Listener Preferences and Trainable Hearing Aids: Historical Perspectives, Current Trends and Practical Considerations
October 19, 2009
It is typical for audiologists to "first fit" hearing aids using the manufacturer's proprietary algorithm as a starting point. After several days of using the hearing aids, the patient returns to the... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults
Coupler Assessment of Open Canal Hearing Instruments
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October 5, 2009
In recent years, open canal (OC) hearing instruments have become a popular style selection for individuals with mild-to-moderate downward sloping hearing loss. One of the reasons for their popularity... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Acoustic Reflex Threshold (ART) Patterns: An Interpretation Guide for Students and Supervisors
September 14, 2009
Students studying audiological testing enter the clinic with varying degrees of competency regarding the interpretation of acoustic reflex threshold (ART) test results. If a student clinician becomes... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing and Hearing Loss Hearing Evaluation - Adults Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
