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Using Oral Directions to Differentiate Between APD and ADD/ADHD

Suzanne Swift, EdD, CCC-SLP

February 25, 2008

If a child is having a difficult time following oral directions within the classroom, how can we differentially diagnose APD from ADD/ADHD, without having expensive APD testing done?   Read More


Strategies for Inserting a Probe Tube into an Infant's Ear.

Marlene Bagatto, AuD, PhD, Sheila T. Moodie, PhD, MCISc

February 18, 2008

Are there modified strategies for inserting the probe tube into a young infant's ear for measuring the real-ear portion of the RECD?   Read More

 


Infection Control for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA)

A. U. Bankaitis, PhD, FAAA

February 11, 2008

I recently read about a case of Staphylococcus at my child's school. Upon further research on the internet, I have seen news reports that there are "resistant" forms of this bacterium that are causing...   Read More

 


Difficulty Hearing in Noise with a Normal Audiogram: Assessing the Need for Intervention

Nancy L. Aarts, PhD

February 4, 2008

When I have an adult who presents with specific auditory/hearing loss complaints (i.e., difficulty understanding speech in background noise or other difficult situations in which they previously had n...   Read More


Calibration of Evoked Potential Equipment

Kathy Murphy, MA, CCC-A

January 28, 2008

I have recently started working at an audiology clinic which has a 4 year old Navigator Pro Evoked Potentials machine which has never been serviced or physically calibrated. I think it had a biologica...   Read More


Measuring RECD on a Young Child

Marlene Bagatto, AuD, PhD, Sheila T. Moodie, PhD, MCISc

January 21, 2008

It can be a challenge to measure the RECD on a young child. What are some strategies for measuring an RECD with this population?   Read More

  


Maximum Caseload for an Audiologist - Factors to Consider

Don W. Worthington, PhD

January 14, 2008

Does anyone have a estimate or rule-of-thumb to serve as a guide for number of patients seen per clinician? I work as a sole audiologist in a setting that has referrals from one ENT, but also many oth...   Read More


Can the Quick-SIN or HINT Be Used to Evaluate FM Systems?

Linda K. Thibodeau, PhD, CCC-A/SLP

January 7, 2008

What are your thoughts on the use of something like the Quick-SIN or the HINT to evaluate FM-system effectiveness?   Read More

    


ABR on Unsedated Children

Kathy Murphy, MA, CCC-A

December 10, 2007

We do ABR testing on children unsedated. We have them watch a movie on a personal DVD player to keep them still and occupied. Is this a bad idea?   Read More

  


Using ABR Thresholds in Pediatric Hearing Aid Fittings.

Marlene Bagatto, AuD

December 3, 2007

Can auditory brainstem response (ABR) threshold estimates be used in hearing aid fitting? It is my understanding that a correction is needed. How do I know if an ABR system has a correction in it and...   Read More

    


Medicare: Participating and Non-Participating Providers

Kathy Foltner

December 3, 2007

What is the difference between participating and non-participating providers for Medicare? What are the options for audiologists in being able to participate in either manner?   Read More


Probe Tone Frequency and Tympanometry in Infants

Gerald Popelka, PhD

November 19, 2007

When testing infants (less than 6 months), I know it is important to use a high frequency probe tone for tympanometry. Is it better to use 678 Hz or 1000 Hz? Also, why does the volume measure change d...   Read More

 


Benefits of Using Web-based Practice Management Software

Ridge Sampson

November 12, 2007

Why would someone want to use web-based software to manage their audiological practice?   Read More


The Final Word on Audiological CPT Codes

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

November 8, 2007

We currently have a copy of a summary of audiological CPT codes and description of uses, prepared by another expert in the field. Do you have an updated version or one similar?   Read More


Testing a Hearing Aid for Music

Paul Dybala

November 5, 2007

I have heard that the font end limiter or input limiter of a hearing aid set too low by the hearing aid manufacturer can result in music being clipped due to its higher dynamic range compared to music...   Read More


Method Codes and Billing for Pediatric Evaluations

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

November 5, 2007

Can you talk about method codes?   Read More


Variation in Medicaid Benefits from State to State

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

October 29, 2007

Why is it that the New York State Medicaid Department will not cover the cost of ENG testing as performed by a licensed and certified audiologist? Medicaid is usually the secondary payer anyway for ma...   Read More


Starkey Troubleshooting Solutions - Destiny Fading

Debra Cowley, MA, FAAA

October 29, 2007

What should I do if a patient complains that their Destiny hearing aids are 'fading', 'cutting out' or 'shutting down'?   Read More


Open Hearing Aid Fittings for Small Children

Marlene Bagatto, AuD

October 22, 2007

Is there any reason why I should not fit an open hearing aid on an infant or young child with normal hearing through 2000 Hz? I know that the miniature aids that are used for open fittings do not have...   Read More

 


CPT Codes - Technical and Professional Components

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

October 22, 2007

I work in an outpatient hospital setting. Which of our audiology diagnostic CPT Codes can be broken down into and billed individually as technical and professional components?   Read More


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