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The Latest Headline: Hearing Loss and Diet Soda CAUSE Cognitive Decline

In news stories with alarming headlines suggesting that hearing loss “might” cause hearing loss, the word “might” often goes unheard. Sifting through the scientific literature can feel daunting to the clinician; so, in her latest column, Kelly Tremblay addresses some common questions that clinicians hear.

Funding for Post-Secondary Equipment for Students with Hearing Loss

In the last column, Peter and Bill discussed the three pillars of success for students with hearing loss transitioning to post-secondary: Planning, initiative, and positivity. In this issue, they are joined by Andres Diaz-Valles to explore ensuring that funding is secured to help pay for the equipment and services needed to succeed in university and college.

Are You Really Familiar with the Literature?

After reading many recent graduate research theses, Robert Harrison noticed very few cited papers dating back more than a decade or two begging the question; “Are you really familiar with the literature?”

The Road to the Vacuum Tube Hearing Aid

Buckle up and enjoy the ride as Robert Traynor takes on a trip down “The Road to the Vacuum Tube Hearing Aid.”

OMG! I’M SWITCHING AUDIES

After a cross-country move, Gael Hannan tells us about her first meeting with a new audiologist.

Other People’s Ideas

Courtesy of our friends at HearingHealthMatters.org, Calvin Staples gathers some blogs and updates related to PSAPs and OTCs.

Remembering Alan Moore

Canadian Audiologist takes a fond look back at the remarkable life and career of Alan Moore.

Improving Patient Perception of Clinical Services Through Real-Ear Measurements

Amlani et al bring us their paper, “Improving Patient Perception of Clinical Services Through Real-ear Measurements” with the hope that early, the inclusion of REM in clinical practice can improve the hearing healthcare experience for both patients and clinicians.

Sound Level Suppressors for the Reduction of Firearm Noise: Implications for Hearing Conservation

Several years ago, the research team at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders became interested in the challenges of hearing conservation for shooters, including hunters, target shooters, law enforcement officers, and soldiers. Colleen Le Prell brings us up to date on their findings.

Emotion, Speech, and Music

Rachel Hottle fills us in on how researchers in the SMART (Science of Music, Auditory Research, and Technology) lab at Ryerson University have become especially interested in the interaction between hearing loss and perception of emotion from auditory cues.