Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
What is the Most Effective Way to Market My Practice
June 4, 2007
I have limited funds for marketing and am wondering what is the most effective way to market my practice? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Open Fit Hearing Aids for A 3-Year Old
June 4, 2007
Would you fit open style amplification on a 3 year old with normal hearing through 2K, notching to 50dB loss at 3-6k, returning to normal at 8k? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Refitting A Custom Hearing Aid to Another User
May 28, 2007
Is it legal to fit one person's custom made hearing aids for another person. That is, if a husband has ITEs and he passes away, can those ITEs be fit for his wife, brother etc.? I have heard conflicti... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Reporting Features Offered by Sycle
May 21, 2007
What kinds of reporting features does Sycle offer and how can I access these through my clinic? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Relationship Between Cerumen and Cholesterol
May 21, 2007
I work in cardiac rehabilitation and am wondering if there is a relationship between excessive cerumen and high cholesterol levels. Read More
Infection Control Medical and Surgical
Troubleshooting Schedule for FM Systems
May 14, 2007
Is there a recommended troubleshooting schedule for FM systems for daily use by teachers? Read More
Aural Habilitation - Children Hearing Aids - Children Assistive Devices Pediatrics Pediatrics
Diagnosing Tullio Phenomenon
May 14, 2007
I need to know a diagnostic technique to test for Tullio's phenomenon. I read that this can be done by introducing a high-intensity signal to the ear, whether it be speech or pure tones. What levels o... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Medical and Surgical
Morphology vs. Amplitude in Determining Abnormal VEMP Responses
May 7, 2007
Do you look at waveform morphology to define abnormal VEMP results, amplitude ratio, or a combination of both? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology Hearing and Hearing Loss
Optimum Class Size for Children with APD
April 30, 2007
My son is awaiting his test for APD but the consultant is pretty sure he has APD. The problem we have is that my son has been offered a place at a local independent specialist school with a maximum of... Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Aural Habilitation - Children Pediatrics
Ensuring Proper Grounding for ABR Testing
April 30, 2007
It is my understanding that for ABR testing, I need to ensure that my system is grounded, how can I do this. Read More
Electrophysiology
Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?
April 23, 2007
When many of my patients frequently ask, "Why are hearing aids so expensive?" I feel that I don't have a good answer for them. So why are hearing aids expensive? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Patient Retention Requires Repeat Communication
April 23, 2007
What kinds of communication do you recommend with existing patients? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What is the Electrode Switching Feature in the Bio-logic AEP Software?
April 16, 2007
What is the electrode switching feature in the Bio-logic AEP software and how is it used to my advantage? Read More
Electrophysiology
What is Fenestration?
April 16, 2007
I have a patient who reports to me she had a "fenestrated" ear in the 1960s. I have tried to look up information on this topic with little success. I can find info that this was a surgery of this era... Read More
Medical and Surgical
How Does Tympanometry Assist in Audiological Evaluation?
April 9, 2007
How does tympanometry assist in audiological evaluation? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Hearing Aids - Adults Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
How Does Sycle Meet HIPAA Compliance Standards
April 2, 2007
What is HIPAA and can you tell me how Sycle meets HIPAA compliance standards? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Speech Mapping with the AURICAL Visible Speech System
March 26, 2007
I have been looking at speech mapping as a tool in my clinic. Do you have any example application on how to use it? Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Hearing Aids - Adults
Reducing Electrical Noise During ABR Testing
March 26, 2007
I have an issue with electrical noise when measuring ABRs. Do you have any suggestions on how this can be improved? Read More
Electrophysiology
What is the Functional Listening Evaluation?
March 19, 2007
What is the Functional Listening Evaluation (FLE)? Do you recommend using this to help make a convincing case for use of FM systems in the classroom? Also, have you considered incorporating it in an a... Read More
Aural Habilitation - Children Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics Pediatrics
Referrals from Hearing Loss Prevention Program
March 19, 2007
On occasion, I will get referrals from employers to perform either baseline audiograms or follow-up audiograms for employees who work in noisy environment. I will commonly perform my standard full aud... Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Hearing and Hearing Loss
