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Predicting Speech Perception from the Audiogram and Vice Versa
The goal of this research was to investigate a new method of converting between audiograms and speech perception measures to demonstrate their equivalence or otherwise with a goal of increasing the understanding of the connection between speech perception performance and hearing loss.
Wireless Technology is Constantly Changing. ARE YOU KEEPING UP?
Jason Galster explores the rapidly changing pace of technology development in modern hearing aids and the challenge of maintaining deep knowledge of various technological implementations.
A Brief History of the Cochlear Implant
David Clinkard and Jason Leblanc give us a brief history of the cochlear implant and how severe hearing impairment that is not adequately treated with properly fitted hearing aids can now be addressed surgically.
An Interview: Insights from James F. Jerger, PhD
Tabitha Parent-Buck interviews James Jerger and explores his remarkable career and life-long passion for research in diagnostic audiology.
Marion Downs, Acclaimed As “Mother of Pediatric Audiology,” Dies At 100
David H. Kirkwood looks back on the life and career of beloved and revered audiologist Marion Downs. Marion, who largely invented the field of pediatric audiology, died on November 13 in her native Minnesota at the age of 100.
Columns
The Wired Audiologist
In Peter’s last column he discussed the value and importance of incorporating speech-in-noise testing into an audiologist’s standard set of assessments. Now he tells us how to develop a treatment plan with this information.
Other People's Ideas
Calvin Staples has chosen some excellent entries from HearingHealthMatters.org that illustrate how audiologists must ensure they are “More than the Device.”
The Way I Hear It
Gael Hannan debunks an urban myth that people who use hearing aids dislike them with her wonderful Love Poem to Hearing Aids.
Striking the Right Balance
Dr. Rick Balys amd Steven MacNeil discuss how to look for signs that your patient may have chronic subjective dizziness (CSD).
Science Matters
Bill brings us up to speed with the latest on infant hearing in Canada and the Canadian Infant Hearing Task Force.
Trends
Wayne Staab takes us for a trip along “The Elusive Road to Binaural Hearing Aids”
Stories from Our Past
Alan More brings us the fascinating history of the enduring partnership between Harold Spar and Henry Meltsner and the innovation and advancements of Hal-Hen.
From the Centre Out
Via our friends as HearingHealthMatters.org, Carol Lau tells us how we can maximize auditory training effectiveness.
Back to Basics
It is almost as if music has something in common with everything − psychology, physiology, acoustics, engineering, most areas of the arts, and now the lowly spondee – Marshall Chasin tells us why.
Noisy Notes
Ever wonder what an octave band is? Alberto Behar has the answer.