Journal

20Q: Audiologist-Psychologist Collaboration

The benefits of collaboration between audiologists and a mental health professional, such as a psychologist. These collaborations provide the audiologist with a psychological perspective to facilitate treatment and help minimize the negative effects of traumatic transference.

(Re)Connecting to the Conversation: How and Why to Optimize Outcomes in Group Communication Situations

The spontaneous, often rapid fire, back and forth between listening and talking presents one of the greatest challenges for hearing aid wearers and their conversation partners. Using recently published research, this article takes a two-fold approach: 1.) It suggests conversations are a special form of communication, fundamental to the human condition, that are affected by hearing loss. 2.) Proposes new interventions designed to optimize performance in conversational situations.

20Q: Understanding the Artificial Intelligence Revolution in Hearing Healthcare Delivery

This course introduces the student to the basics of artificial intelligence and explains AI’s role in transforming healthcare by emphasizing how it is changing Audiology. It also teaches you how AI powers Precision Medicine and Genomics in ways that will redefine Audiology.

Textbook CE Course: Forensic Audiology - A Guide for the Expert Witness

Forensic Audiology: A Guide for the Expert Witness is a unique book written for audiologists who are interested in broadening their practice to include acting as an expert witness in legal cases. While audiologists may feel that their training, experience, and specialization prepares them to become an expert witness, it is critical to have an understanding of the special processes, customs, etiquette, and tactics involved in the legal profession, and how to develop a forensic audiology practice.

Textbook CE Course: Marketing in an Audiology Practice

This practical text strives to further the autonomy of the profession by presenting an A-to-Z approach for creating and implementing marketing plans and budgets in both for-profit and not-for-profit settings. Additionally, a key focus of this text is how to incorporate new and emerging social media tools as part of a comprehensive marketing strategy to appeal to a broader patient base.

Social Determinants of Health and Audiology

This course covers integrating social determinants of health (SDOH) in audiology, focusing on how socioeconomic, educational, environmental, and access factors impact hearing. Participants learn to address and advocate for SDOH disparities.

20Q: What Exactly is “Normal” Hearing?

This course provides an overview of rationale for revising nomenclature for describing hearing loss.

Textbook CE Course: Audiology Services in Diverse Communities: A Tool to Help Clinicians Working With Spanish-Speaking Patients and Families

As the U.S. population grows more diverse, healthcare providers must adapt to meet the needs of different communities, yet many lack the resources to effectively serve Spanish-speaking patients. "Audiology Services in Diverse Communities" offers clinicians culturally competent strategies and bilingual tools to improve care and communication with minority patients.

Increasing Confidence in Counseling Pediatric Patients and Their Families

This course provides practical tools and strategies to help audiologists improve their counseling skills with pediatric patients and their families. It also covers resources and supports that can facilitate multidisciplinary approaches.

20Q: Interventional Audiology - Improving Patient Outcomes

This article reviews the necessary components of an interventional audiology program. Tips for the provision of effective care are provided.

Enhance your practice with off-the-shelf hearing solutions

Interview with Sennheiser's Jessica Dancis about how off-the-shelf hearing solutions, like Sennheiser’s OTC aids, offer accessible options for mild to moderate hearing loss, enhancing patient care and practice growth.

Possible Pathomechanisms Underlying a Spontaneous Reversal of Positional Nystagmus in PSC - BPPV

The interview with Dr. Andrea Castellucci delves into the phenomenon of Reversing Positional Nystagmus (RPN)—a spontaneous reversal of nystagmus direction in patients with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Dr. Castellucci provides insights into how this phenomenon commonly occurs in the lateral semicircular canal variant (LSC-BPPV) and, less frequently, in the posterior semicircular canal (PSC-BPPV).The discussion focuses on:•Pathomechanisms potentially explaining RPN, including peripheral short-term adaptations of the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) or the hypothesis of simultaneous lithiasis in both ampullary and non-ampullary canal arms.•The pivotal role of the video head impulse test (vHIT) in diagnosing and guiding physical therapy for complex BPPV cases associated with RPN.•The therapeutic challenges in managing BPPV with RPN, particularly the need for repeated canalith repositioning maneuvers.This interview offers a comprehensive overview of RPN, combining theoretical explanations and practical insights, while emphasizing the importance of advanced diagnostic tools in effectively managing these complex conditions.

How Signia’s Prescription-Grade Earbuds Help Hearing Aid Wearers Reconnect with the Conversation

New Signia Active Pro IX combines the advanced capabilities of full prescription hearing aids with the modern design of consumer earbuds, helping more wearers reconnect with the conversation.

Phonak's Audiology Research Centers: Building Bridges between the Clinic and Technology

Phonak's clinical research teams bridge the worlds of clinical audiology and new technology development. In this Q&A we learn more about Phonak's Audiology Research Centers and teams doing the clinical research that brings tomorrow's innovations to the clinic.

The Head-Shaking Test In The Horizontal Plane

In this interview, Dr. Vincenzo Marcelli delves into the head-shaking test (HST) in the horizontal plane, a diagnostic tool used in the clinical evaluation of vestibulopathic patients. Dr. Marcelli elaborates on the purpose, execution, and clinical interpretation of the test, both for peripheral and central vestibular lesions, and discusses the instrumental advancements that enhance the diagnostic process, including Nystalyze, a modular, state-of-the-art VNG system by Inventis.

Enhancing Clinic Efficiency with Anatomy-Based Fitting and ESRT: A Q&A with Experts

In a recent webinar, Cache Pitt, Clinical Professor of Audiology at Utah State University, and Barb Foster, Director of Education Training at MED-EL, discussed how incorporating Anatomy-Based Fitting and ESRT (Electrically Evoked Stapedial Reflex Threshold) into cochlear implant programming can significantly boost clinical efficiency. Here’s a breakdown of the insights and experience that Cache shared during the talk:

Connectivity: Ultra-Responsive ERA™ Chip at the Heart of Infinio

Discover the revolutionary ERA chip at the core of Infinio, providing unparalleled connectivity and versatility. With future-ready compatibility and seamless device switching, ERA sets a new standard for stability, speed, and efficiency, ensuring better connections both indoors and outdoors. Experience the next level of digital signal processing and enjoy a full day of listening with ERA's energy-efficient technology.

The SHOEBOX Online Journey: A Q&A on Our Innovative Hearing Screening Solution

In an interview with Vanessa Gauthier-Davidson, SHOEBOX Online is introduced as a self-administered hearing screener designed for adults to assess their hearing health using various devices and consumer headphones.

How to be the Boss of Hearing Loss: Insights from TODs, EdAuD, and Clinical AuDs

Weill Cornell Medicine’s Director of Audiology Dr. Michelle Kraskin, Educational Audiologist Dr. Kimberly Szabo, Educational Specialist Sammie Levy, and Teacher of the Deaf Laurie Winter discuss how to enhance support for pediatric patients and students with Oticon Medical's Dr. Alicia Wooten.

Next-level Sound Processing with Phonak Infinio and DEEPSONIC

Dive into the latest and most revolutionary platform from Phonak yet: Phonak Infinio. Dedicated to connecting patients to the world around them with a range of cutting-edge solutions, Phonak Infinio helps your patients enjoy life's meaningful moments. Hearing is believing with Phonak Infinio.

How can hearing aids address the social-emotional well-being of our patients?

How can hearing aids address the social-emotional well-being of our patients?

What are the benefits of using ON TOP MODE when performing Real Ear Measurements (REM)?

What are the benefits of using ON TOP MODE when performing Real Ear Measurements (REM)?

What does reliability mean to Phonak, and what is a recent example of this commitment?

What does reliability mean to Phonak, and what is a recent example of this commitment?

With the new Bluetooth advancements in hearing aids, are telecoils still relevant?

With the new Bluetooth advancements in hearing aids, are telecoils still relevant?

What can you do when patients say their hearing aids are making their ears itch?

What can you do when patients say their hearing aids are making their ears itch?

How can the myPhonak app help my patients keep track of their hearing aids?

How can the myPhonak app help my patients keep track of their hearing aids?

What are good ways to manage loudness complaints with ReSound hearing aids?

What are good ways to manage loudness complaints with ReSound hearing aids?

Is a video otoscope a necessary tool in a hearing aid clinic?

Is a video otoscope a necessary tool in a hearing aid clinic?

Can you explain what is meant by microphone modes and what are the different ones?

Can you explain what is meant by microphone modes and what are the different ones?

What is Roger Unlimited and what does it mean for my patients?

What is Roger Unlimited and what does it mean for my patients?