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Ask The Experts

Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.

Tips for Successful Immittance Testing on Pediatric Patients

Jen Duffey, MS, CCC-A

June 18, 2007

Could you provide some suggestions of how to successfully perform immittance measures on a pediatric patient?   Read More

 


Why Does Bio-logic Offer Only the Full HINT Pro System?

Kathy Murphy, MA, CCC-A

June 11, 2007

Why does Bio-logic offer only the full Hint Pro system and not the speech materials on CD?   Read More

 


Using TDH 39 Headphones During ABR Testing

David Speidel

June 11, 2007

It is my understanding that the use of TDH 39 earphones can result in electrical noise during ABR testing. Is this true?   Read More


What is the Most Effective Way to Market My Practice

Kathy Foltner

June 4, 2007

I have limited funds for marketing and am wondering what is the most effective way to market my practice?   Read More


Open Fit Hearing Aids for A 3-Year Old

Jackie Clark, PhD

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

 


Refitting A Custom Hearing Aid to Another User

Kenneth Smith, AuD

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


Reporting Features Offered by Sycle

Ridge Sampson

May 21, 2007

What kinds of reporting features does Sycle offer and how can I access these through my clinic?   Read More


Relationship Between Cerumen and Cholesterol

Max Stanley Chartrand, PhD, BC-HIS

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

 


Troubleshooting Schedule for FM Systems

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

May 14, 2007

Is there a recommended troubleshooting schedule for FM systems for daily use by teachers?   Read More

    


Diagnosing Tullio Phenomenon

Kamran Barin, PhD

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

 


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

  


Optimum Class Size for Children with APD

Deborah Moncrieff, PhD

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

  


Ensuring Proper Grounding for ABR Testing

David Speidel

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


Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?

Amyn Amlani, PhD

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


Patient Retention Requires Repeat Communication

Kathy Foltner

April 23, 2007

What kinds of communication do you recommend with existing patients?   Read More


What is the Electrode Switching Feature in the Bio-logic AEP Software?

Kathy Murphy, MA, CCC-A

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


What is Fenestration?

John P. Leonetti, MD

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


How Does Tympanometry Assist in Audiological Evaluation?

Jen Duffey, MS, CCC-A

April 9, 2007

How does tympanometry assist in audiological evaluation?   Read More

   


How Does Sycle Meet HIPAA Compliance Standards

Ridge Sampson

April 2, 2007

What is HIPAA and can you tell me how Sycle meets HIPAA compliance standards?   Read More


Reducing Electrical Noise During ABR Testing

David Speidel

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


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