Volume 11
Book Review
The Masking Handbook (For Audiometry) By Duncan Floyd Reviewed by Joshua Creppin, M.Sc., Audiologist, Reg. CASLPO This is the book I wish I had as an audiology student. Masking is perhaps a more intimidating and challenging concept to learn when beginning audiometry. As the author notes, masking is a topic with significant variability in theory…
Volume 10
Book Review
Third Mobile Window Syndrome of the Inner Ear: Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence and Associated DisordersFirst Edition.Gerard J. Gianoli, Philippa Thomson, Editors.ISBN: 978-3-031-16585-6 Reviewed by Cory Portnuff, AuD PhD This book represents the first full-length textbook on third mobile window disorders including superior semicircular canal dehiscence, enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome, and a variety of other similar…
Book Review
Instrumentation for Audiology and Hearing Science: Theory and PracticeAuthor: Shlomo Silman, Michele B. Emmer, Carol A. Silverman, & Alexa BrodyPublished: 3/31/2022 Reviewed by Kuruvilla Mathew I am very glad I got an opportunity to review this book as it has helped me refresh my physics basics knowledge with pictorial representation and great examples for any…
Volume 9
Book Review
Basic Concepts of CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY in Audiology Reviewed by Robert V. Harrison This is a very comprehensive compendium, multi-authored (N=36) by the best in the field. The work has been compiled under the direction of IERSAG – the International Evoked Response Audiometric Study Group which has a longstanding reputation for promoting the field of auditory…
Book Review
Music and Hearing Aids: A Clinical Approach Reviewed by Ian O’Brien, PhDResearch Audiologist, AudearaPrincipal Musician, The Queensland Symphony Orchestra I hold Canadian audiologist Marshall Chasin, at least partly responsible for my discovery of audiology. Many years ago (while trying to figure out what the ringing in my ears was all about), I devoured his first book…
Book Review
Taylor, B. Relationship-Centered Consultation Skills for Audiologists: Remote and In-person Care, 2022. pp. 303 (softcover). ISBN13: 978-1-63550-335-7 Reviewed by Danielle Glista This book complements the multiple titles published by Dr. Brian Taylor, reframing the topic of consultation skills for audiologists to align with the current digital health era. In addition, it presents a hearing care…
Book Review
HEAR & BEYOND: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss Eberts, S, Hannan, G (2022). Page Two. ISBN 978-1-77458-160-5 (paperback)ISBN 978-1-77458-161-2 (eBook) Reviewed by Rex Banks, AuD, Reg. CASLPO Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan are arguably two of the most familiar faces in hearing health consumer advocacy on the planet. For years, I have been following both,…
Book Review
Audiological Research Over Six DecadesJames Jerger, PhDPlural Publishing, Inc.ISBN # 978-1-63550-370-8 Reviewed by Marshall Chasin, AuD I must admit to being a voyeur… or at least a historical voyeur. Audiological Research Over Six Decades provides us with a historical glimpse into how the research was performed, and its evolution, and in some cases, its return…
Volume 8
Book Review
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Tinnitus Reviewed by Calvin Staples As a clinical audiologist who, like many of us, has worked with tinnitus patients and someone who has also attempted to seek new forms of treatment or therapy for tinnitus suffers, the opportunity to review the textbook Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) For Tinnitus was welcomed. The…
Striking the Right Balance
Michael Vekasi, AuD, R.Aud, Aud(C), FAAA and Erica Zaia, MSc, RAUD are coordinating the “Striking the Right Balance,” feature which will cover the latest information on ‘all things vestibular.’ If you would like to be more involved in all things vestibular, please sign-up for the Vestibular Special Interest Group. Sign-up by simply emailing CAAvestibular@gmail.com to…