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President’s Award Winner 2021 Given in recognition of outstanding contribution to the development of the Academy (nominated by the President of the Academy, with the unanimous consent of the Board of Directors). Janine Verge , AuD – Reg, Aud (C), Doctor of Audiology Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia Vestibular Interest Group publications, webinars, etc. Accessibility…
How We Became “Unethical” Modern policies are often based on long-standing and sometimes archaic points of view or funding practices. For example, in audiology, many of the services currently provided are based on how these services were paid for in the past. It was not unusual to find an audiology practice specializing in one area…
On the heels of our Annual General Meeting, I sit in front of the computer writing my first message to the CAA membership. The AGM allows us to reflect on the past year and our accomplishments. Our reflection includes our recognition that CAA is the only national organization in Canada where all the decisions are made by…
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Phonak has introduced a line of Serenity universal and custom ear protection products this year and Logan McMeekin, Phonak’s Learning Manager, sat down for an interview to tell us more.
Hearing healthcare issues caused by cerumen impaction are preventable and should be addressed before further complications arise. However, timely and appropriate access to cerumen management services is often lacking. The good news is she knowledge, protocols, and tools exist to develop comprehensive cerumen management services for the entire population.
Decreased sound tolerance often causes people to have an exaggerated startle response to sound that may lead to isolation, distress, anxiety, and the inability to concentrate, affecting performance at school or in the workplace. The normal reaction to decreased sound tolerance often leads to the overuse of sound attenuation created by hearing protection devices.
In this edition of “Striking the Right Balance,” Michael Vekasi, Doctor of Audiology and Registered Audiologist, provides a book review for Electronystagmography and Videonystagmography: ENG/VNG, 2nd Edition by Devin L. McCaslin.
A key advantage of the cABR is that it does not require active participation by the listener. Given the growing interest in assessing auditory function beyond the cochlea, it is hoped that
audiologists will embrace new technologies to improve the diagnosis and management of central auditory disorders.
In the early days of hearing science, audiologists and hearing scientists would develop solutions to problems by applying scientific knowledge and using a trial-and-error approach. Today, we focus on evidence-based practice, however, there are situations that may require creative thinking and problem-solving. Cory Portnuff shares three stories illustrating the benefits of thinking “outside of the box” for our patients.
Melanie Santhikumar shares her experiences providing audiology services in remote Thompson, Manitoba.