Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Is a Trough-shaped Audiogram the Same as a Cookie Bite Audiogram?
October 20, 2014
Is a trough-shaped audiogram the same as a cookie bite audiogram? Read More
Back to Basics Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Should Manufacturers’ Proprietary First Fit Be Used to Program Hearing Aids?
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October 13, 2014
Data show that by using the manufacturers’ proprietary ‘first fit’ hearing aid programming settings, we may be fitting hearing aids 10 dB or more below the true NAL-NL2 prescriptive... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Vanderbilt Audiology Journal Club
What are the Benefits of Rechargeable Batteries for Rechargeable Hearing Aid Solutions?
October 6, 2014
What are the benefits of rechargeable batteries for rechargeable hearing aid solutions? Read More
How Do I Get Started Offering Tinnitus Management Services in my Practice?
October 6, 2014
I'm thinking of offering tinnitus services in my audiology practice next year. How do I get started? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
What is Unitron's Focus in Terms of New Technology Development?
September 29, 2014
What can professionals expect to see coming from Unitron, in terms of technology development? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How Long Before a Patient Receives Maximum Benefit from Non-Linear Frequency Compression?
September 29, 2014
How long will it take for a Patient to Receive Maximum Benefit from Non-Linear Frequency Compression (NFC)? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
What is Your Opinion on Bone-Air Gaps?
September 22, 2014
What is your opinion when you see a bone conduction threshold that is worse than the air conduction threshold at the same frequency on an audiogram? Read More
Back to Basics Hearing Evaluation - Adults
What FM Systems Can Be Used with Ponto Plus and Ponto Plus Power?
September 22, 2014
What FM Systems Can Be Used with Ponto Plus and Ponto Plus Power? Read More
Assistive Devices Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
Is Requesting a Physician’s Order for a Hearing Test Considered Solicitation?
September 15, 2014
I know that the patient is responsible for getting the physician’s order for a hearing test under Medicare, and that we can’t request it of the physician or it is considered solicitation.... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How is Wireless Connectivity Used with Bone Anchored Hearing Solutions?
September 8, 2014
How is wireless connectivity used with bone anchored hearing solutions? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
Is Developing a Tinnitus Specialty a Challenge?
August 25, 2014
I’m thinking about adding tinnitus services to my practice. Is developing a tinnitus specialty a challenge? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
How Do I Adjust Hearing Aids for Own Voice Complaints?
August 25, 2014
How do I make adjustments to the hearing instrument for own voice complaints? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Does Non-Linear Frequency Compression Improve Listening in Noise?
August 18, 2014
Does non-linear frequency compression (NFC) improve listening in noise? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How does Oticon’s Audiological Focus Relate to ‘BrainHearing’?
August 11, 2014
I'm hearing more and more about the relationship between the brain and hearing/hearing loss. How does Oticon’s audiological focus tap into this concept of "brain hearing"? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How Can I Get Up to Speed on Speech Mapping and Real Ear?
August 4, 2014
I know that real ear measures are part of best practices, but I must admit my skills are pretty rusty since my graduate school training, and I know very little about speech mapping. Any suggestions f... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
When Should I Measure Progress in Children Receiving Intervention for APD?
July 28, 2014
When a child is receiving intervention for auditory processing disorder (APD), how long would you wait to do post APD testing to check for outcomes? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Hearing Evaluation - Children
When Hearing Aids Cause Itchy Ears, What Can be Done?
July 28, 2014
What can you do when the patient says the hearing instrument is making their ears itch? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Medical and Surgical
Is There a Sonic Flip40 RIC?
July 28, 2014
I heard that Sonic now has a Flip40 RIC, is that true or just wishful thinking? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
What Code Should I use for Normal Hearing?
July 21, 2014
Should I use ICD-9 code 389.9 for normal hearing? What should I use in ICD-10? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Can You Tell Me More About the Ponto Streamer?
July 21, 2014
Can you tell me more about the Ponto Streamer? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
