Volume 1

Exploring the Relationship between Hearing Loss and Fall Risk

with Samidha Joglekar, MCl Sc, Aud (C)

Samidha Joklegar steps into this issue’s Science Matters and explores the relationship between hearing loss and fall risk.

Use it or Lose it: Hearing Abilities are Preserved in Older Musicians

with Claude Alain, PhD Benjamin Rich Zendel, PhD

Guest columnists Claude Alain and Benjamin Rich Zendel review studies that have investigated the role of musical training as a mean to mitigate age-related decline in difficulties understanding speech in noise.

The Value of Acoustic Reflexes in Practice: A Retrospective Look

with Greg Noel, AuD, Aud (C) Steve Aiken, PhD

Greg Noel and Steve Aiken explore questions about the utility of obtaining acoustic reflexes.

The Auditory Brainstem Response: Still an Important Tool for Neurodiagnostics!

with Greg Noel, AuD, Aud (C) Angela Ryan, MSc Steve Aiken, PhD

The authors examine using electrophysiological testing for screening, diagnostics and providing useful functional data for disease monitoring and outcome measures.