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March 14, 2017
Smart Earbuds: A Looming Threat to the Hearing Aid Market?
By Joe Dysart
The rapidly expanding array of smart earbuds now has functions similar to those of hearing aids such as noise cancellation
and phone call capabilities. Do they have the capability of replacing hearing aids as they continue to get smarter? Read More.
Hearing Conversation Through Partnership with Musicians
By Frank Wartinger, AuD
Musicians require distinctive hearing conservation services. Appreciating what sets musicians apart is key to optimizing
hearing health care for musicians. Read More.
Audiology Services for PSAP Users
By Miranda Skaggs & Hua Ou, MD, PhD
PSAPs are less expensive options for people with hearing problems. However, there are notable technical and regulatory
concerns regarding PSAPs that must be addressed—and audiologists play an important role in this process. Read More.
Online Reputation Management for a Busy Clinic
By Nicole Kingham, AuD
You built up a great reputation for your audiology practice online, and now it's hanging in the balance because someone left a
one-star review. Here are notable tips on how to respond and keep your online reputation intact. Read More.
Benefits of Extended High-Frequency Audiometry for Everyone
By David Moore, PhD; Lisa Hunter, PhD; & Kevin Munro, PhD
The audiogram has been the workhorse of audiology that's been working well, but additional testing with extended highfrequency audiometry can cover areas that the conventional test doesn't and ultimately benefit both audiologists and their
patients. Read More.
Emotional Soundscapes of Life with Ménière's Disease
By Sarah Louise Bell, PhD
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Episodes of vertigo are known to be very traumatic for people with Ménière's disease, but a new study found that the process
of adjusting their daily routines to this chronic illness might be even more challenging. Read More.
LATEST COLUMNS
Editorial: World Hearing Day
By Jackie L. Clark, PhD
It's time for World Hearing Day and a history lesson of how this hearing health awareness day came about. Find out what
others have done to promote hearing health and how you can get in on it. Read More.
Journal Club: Detecting Non-Organic Hearing Loss at CI Assessment
By Helen Cullington, PhD
The diagnosis of non-organic hearing loss is a difficult but important issue in the assessment process for cochlear implants.
This study looks at the key factors in identifying patients with this condition. Read More.
Golden Rules: P-E Fit Increases In Importance for Older Patients
By Barbara E. Weinstein, PhD
The Ecologic Theory of Aging states that environment and technology have a significant impact on how successfully one ages,
which might give audiologists some insights into how to help patients with age-related hearing loss adapt as they get older.
Read More.
Audiology Without Borders: Promoting Hearing Health Care in Nepal
By Neeta Keshary Bhattari & Toni Marie Bacala
The National Association of the Hard of Hearing and Deafened Nepal shows how a non-profit could make tangible
improvements to the quality of life for people with hearing impairment. Read More.
Clinical Consultation: Symptom: Ear Blockage
By Hamid R. Djalilian, MD
A 22-year-old man has ear blockage and possible cerumen impaction. Examination of his right ear canal showed bony growth
and complete canal occlusion under the skin. What's the diagnosis? Read More.
Hearing Matters: Listen to the Brain to Suss Out Concussions
By Nina Kraus, PhD; & Travis White-Schwoch
Now audiologists can diagnose and manage concussions too. A proof-of-concept study found that the frequency-following
response is a new approach to identifying concussions. Read More.
Trade Talk: A Q&A with Tucker Worster
AuDStandard's managing director and co-founder examines the major challenges faced by today's audiology practices, and
shares how AuDStandard's customized solutions can help practices grow and get ahead in the current market. Read More.
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