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Oticon Work - September 2024

Ask The Experts

Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.

Pre-Market Testing of ReSound Alera

Laurel Christensen, PhD

December 6, 2010

What kind of testing has been done with ReSound Alera™ and what data do you have?   Read More


Medicaid Coverage for Baha Softband/Headband

George Cire, AuD

December 6, 2010

Will Medicaid cover the Baha softband/headband for an older child who is not yet a surgical candidate?   Read More

 


Clinical Use of Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials

Christine Rota-Donahue, MS, CCC-A/SLP

November 22, 2010

How or when can we as clinical audiologists add cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials (AEP) testing to our test batteries? Is it something that is or will become available for clinical use?   Read More


Can APD and ADHD Co-Exist?

Robert Keith, PhD

November 15, 2010

Can Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) co-exist? I have a patient who was diagnosed with ADHD first and then APD. I wonder whether the two were conf...   Read More


Zinc Air Batteries and Mercury

Ann Rule

November 8, 2010

Do zinc air batteries contain mercury?   Read More

 


Wireless Hearing Aids

Jenny Groth, MA

November 8, 2010

What makes a hearing aid completely wireless?   Read More


Bluetooth-Enabled Stethoscopes

A. U. Bankaitis, PhD, FAAA

November 1, 2010

Are there any Bluetooth-enabled amplified stethoscopes available?   Read More

 


Head Angle During Static Position Test

Kamran Barin, PhD

October 25, 2010

During Dr. Barin's course, Getting the Most of ENG/VNG Testing, he discussed performing positional head tests at a 30 degree angle instead of in supine position. Why is this recommended? What is consi...   Read More

 


Sonic Innovations' Endura: FAQs

Erin Reichert, MS, CCC-A

October 18, 2010

I've heard that Endura is able to offer a lot of gain for a Super Power BTE. What are the specifications we're looking at?   Read More

  


Audiology PQRI and Physician Referral

Kim Cavitt, AuD, Robert C. Fifer, PhD

October 18, 2010

To bill for Medicare, audiologists must have a referral from a physician. Doesn't that mean that patients would be under the care of a physician prior to audiological testing (and therefore not eligib...   Read More


ABR and Hyperacusis

Samuel R. Atcherson, PhD

October 11, 2010

Can you perform ABR on a patient with hyperacusis? If so, how? Is it necessary to sedate the patient? What happens to the patient's hearing if you sedate him and test ABR on 70 dB when he has his UCL...   Read More


Bone Anchored Hearing System - Age for Candidacy

Teri Sinopoli, MA, CCC-A, FAAA

October 4, 2010

At what age can a bone anchored sound processor be used with children?   Read More

   


Best Marketing Media for 50+ Age Group

Bill Lavinder

October 4, 2010

What types of marketing media is best for smaller practices whose target market is the 50+ age group? Our practice utilizes newspaper and direct mail, and we usually get a good response. What other to...   Read More


Legislation Banning Mercury from Button Cell Batteries

Ann Rule

September 27, 2010

A few of my patients have mentioned hearing about a ban on mercury in button cell batteries. Is it true that there's a ban, and are hearing aid batteries affected?   Read More

 


Social Networking & My Audiology Practice

Markus Hilbert, AuD

September 20, 2010

Is social networking effective for marketing my audiology practice?   Read More


ABR and Masking

Samuel R. Atcherson, PhD

September 20, 2010

I have a few questions about ABR. I think it is unclear when to use masking when you are testing ABR. Are there any rules when you should use it, and how do you know how much masking to use? How does...   Read More


What is a 'Tower' Website

Dave Smriga

September 13, 2010

What is a "Tower" Website, and how can this help raise awareness and generate leads for my private practice or clinic?   Read More


PQRI - Staying Current

Kim Cavitt, AuD, Robert C. Fifer, PhD

September 13, 2010

How can audiologists stay updated about PQRI - i.e. how can we find out when new codes or measures are added?   Read More


Sonic Innovations Velocity: FAQs

Erin Reichert, MS, CCC-A

August 30, 2010

Can I program my Velocity hearing instruments thru the HI-PRO box?   Read More


Current Candidates for a Bone Anchored Hearing Solution

Teri Sinopoli, MA, CCC-A, FAAA

August 30, 2010

Who are typical candidates for bone anchored systems, including the new Ponto system from Oticon Medical?   Read More

  


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