How Young is Too Young to Evaluate Children for Auditory Processing Disorders?
Guest contributor Jay Lucker, PhD, explores “How Young is Too Young to Evaluate Children for Auditory Processing Disorders?”
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What is the Best Earphone for Listening To Music?
Do you ever wonder what the best earphone for listening to music is? Marshall Chasin has the answers.
What’s New at the Auditory Neuroscience Research Laboratory at the University of Montreal
In a series of short articles, this feature details the latest ongoing research being undertaken by Professor François Champoux and his audiology students at the at the Auditory Neuroscience Research Laboratory at the University of Montreal.
Student Poster Presentation
In this issue, we are proud to present another Student Poster Presentation from the 2014 CAA Conference. In this issue we give you, Stephanie Loder’s Vitamin B12 and Hearing Loss.
Breaking the 2 Meter Hearing “Bubble”
Hearing loops expert Bill Droogendyk explores the importance of “Breaking the 2 Meter Hearing “Bubble”
Quality and Readability of Hearing Information on the Internet
In a reprint from our friends at Audiology Now, we have an excellent article exploring the Quality and Readability of Hearing Information on the Internet.
Reducing the Risk of Hearing Disorders among Musicians
Musicians and others involved in the music industry are at risk of de veloping permanent hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and other hearing disorders from expo sure to loud sounds. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) examines the risks associated with music expo sure and provides recommenda tions to protect their hearing.
Study Links Noise to Cardiovascular Conditions
Originally posted at HHTM On July 14, 2015. Reprinted with permission A recently published study in the European Heart Journal linked exposure to traffic noise of moderate intensity levels to higher rates of hospital admissions for stroke, according to a recent New York Times article. The study, which adjusted for sex, age, smoking, air pollution and socioeconomic factors, compared exposure to traffic…
Hearing Protection in Noisy Sports Stadiums
Originally posted at HHTM On October 22, 2013. Reprinted with permission It seems that young parents are at least protecting their children from high stadium noise levels. Most spectators and concert attendees are not as lucky as the son of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees at the Super Bowl or Gweneth Paltrow’s daughter at the Live 8 concert. Most of us on our way to the ballgame…
Smartphone Sound Level Meter Apps – Part II
Originally posted at HHTM On July 14, 2015. Reprinted with permission Relevancy of Smartphone Sound Level Meter Apps for Occupational Purposes Of the millions of applications (apps) available for smartphones, many developers offer a number of sound measurement apps, including some intended to function as sound level meters (SLMs) in which the smartphone’s built-in microphone is used to…