Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
When is the Best Time to Activate the ‘Training’ Feature in Hearing Aids?
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March 31, 2014
With trainable hearing aids, does the research support not turning on the training feature until after the patient has had time to try the initial hearing aid settings? If the initial settings are ver... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Vanderbilt Audiology Journal Club
Who is a Candidate for the Esteem® Hearing Implant?
March 17, 2014
Who is a candidate for the Esteem® hearing implant from Envoy Medical? If a patient is a candidate, what is the process? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Medical and Surgical
Does TIMS Practice Management Software Support EMR?
March 17, 2014
We are looking at practice management software for our dispensing practice. Does TIMS support EMR? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Why Don’t Some New Batteries Seem to Work?
March 10, 2014
I always use a new battery when fitting a patient with new hearing aids. But why is it that some batteries will work as soon as I take the sticky tab off, but others are bad batteries and do not powe... Read More
Are There Any Advances in Surgical Techniques for Bone-anchored Hearing Systems?
March 10, 2014
Have there been any advances in the surgical techniques for bone-anchored hearing systems? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Hearing Aids - Adults Medical and Surgical
Are the terms 'AS' and 'AD' Considered Jargon in Report Writing?
March 3, 2014
We know that the use of nonstandard terminology or jargon in report writing can cause confusion, and even lead to medical errors. Are the terms AD (referring to right ear) and AS (referring to left e... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What are the Guidelines for Sonic Bliss IIC?
February 24, 2014
Bliss100 has an IIC available? Are there any guidelines I should follow if I am considering this for my patient? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How is it Possible to Stream Audio Directly from the iPhone® to Hearing Aids?
February 24, 2014
How is it possible to stream audio directly from the iPhone® to hearing aids? When will this be available for other cell phone platforms? Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
Why is Hearing on the Phone so Difficult?
February 17, 2014
Why is hearing on the phone so difficult? Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing and Hearing Loss
Who are Candidates for the Neuromonics Haven Product?
February 17, 2014
How does the new Haven product fit in to the Neuromonics portfolio? Who are candidates for it? Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
What are the New Features of Ponto Plus?
February 10, 2014
What are the new features of Ponto Plus, the latest bone anchored solution from Oticon Medical? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
Can you use the Comfort Digisystem for Auditory Processing Problems?
February 10, 2014
Can you use the Comfort Digisystem for auditory processing or concentration problems? Read More
Assistive Devices Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
How Can You Tell if an Ear Canal is Going to Collapse?
February 3, 2014
How can you tell if an ear canal is going to collapse? Read More
Back to Basics Hearing and Hearing Loss Hearing Evaluation - Adults
What are the Benefits of TIMS Practice Management Software?
January 27, 2014
There are a few practice management software programs out there for audiologists to choose from. What are the benefits of TIMS or what makes it unique? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What Procedures Require Signed Informed Consent Forms?
January 27, 2014
For which routine procedures would you advise getting signed informed consent forms? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Can Climate Contribute to Battery Life Expectancy?
January 20, 2014
I recently moved from Utah to Florida and have noticed differences in my patients' reports of battery life. Can there really be a difference in battery life that is attributable to climate, or sh... Read More
What do you Expect Regarding the Cochlear Microphonic in ECochG Testing?
January 13, 2014
What do you expect to see in ECochG testing using rarefaction and condensation clicks in normal individuals? Read More
Electrophysiology
What Makes Speech Priority Noise Reduction (SPNR) Different from Other Systems?
January 6, 2014
What makes Speech Priority Noise Reduction (SPNR) different from other systems? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How do I Select the Best Microphone Option for the Comfort Digisystem?
January 6, 2014
Can you help me select the best microphone option for the Comfort Digisystem for my student? Read More
Assistive Devices
