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Are you or someone you know age 50-85, have mild hearing loss and experiencing frequent tinnitus? Researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University’s SMART Lab are studying a new music-based intervention designed to help manage tinnitus-related distress.

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Board Announcement: Wavefront Centre CEO Christopher T. Sutton appointed Accessibility Commissioner 11 March 2025 Dear Wavefront Centre community, On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to share an important leadership update with our community. After five years of dedicated service, Christopher T. Sutton has made the decision to step down as Chief…

CAA News

CAA Position Statement on OTC devices and Sound Amplifying Products Contributors:  Marshall Chasin. AuD., Steve Aiken, PhD., Steve Armstong, B. Eng Elec., Calvin Staples, M.Sc. Date: April 2025 This position statement represents the Canadian Academy of Audiology’s (CAA) position on a particular topic or area of practice.  It provides a time-limited viewpoint that will be…

Message from the President

Spring is a season of renewal—a time when nature awakens, fresh opportunities emerge, and we look ahead with optimism. In that same spirit, this season also marks the renewal of membership for the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA), and I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every one of you who…

Message from the Editor-in-Chief

Definition of a Hearing Aid Whether we are dealing with high-tech hearing aid terminology where band means something different than filter, or lower-tech phrases such as hearing impaired and hard of hearing, definitions can be quite important. In this issue of CanadianAudiology.ca, Gael Hannan tackles the hard of hearing vs. hearing impaired issue — a…

The Artificial Eardrum: How an Eggshell Membrane Fed a German ENT Family

Author Wolf Lubbers shares his vivid personal boyhood memories of how perforated eardrums indirectly supplemented his weekly diet in post-war Germany.

Striking the Right Balance: Article Summary for ‘Sounds Disrupt Balance in People with Vestibular Disorders, Student Finds’

In this edition of “Striking the Right Balance,” Michael Vekasi, AuD, R.Aud, Aud(C), FAAA provides an overview of an article on the role of sound in disrupting balance for people with inner ear disorders, with special permission to reprint from The Hearing Review.

The Effect of Shooting Glasses on Earmuff Attenuation Measured with Acoustic Test Fixtures and Firearm Impulses

Firearm users are faced with conflicting or inaccurate information when choosing personal protective equipment. While both ballistic safety glasses and hearing protection are recommended for use with firearms, product labeling does not reflect potential changes in performance when using both devices simultaneously.

Connecting Those with Hearing Loss to Surgical Centres When Hearing Aids Aren’t Enough

The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people will have some degree of hearing loss with approximately 700 million requiring hearing healthcare services. What remains to be determined is the proportion of individuals with hearing loss who will require implantable hearing devices. This article outlines bone conduction and cochlear implant systems in general.

Audiology in the Classroom

February is the month when registration for kindergarten opens for families, so it’s not too early to start thinking about what our students need to navigate this important transition. The first day of kindergarten is a big step, usually consisting of equal parts excitement, uncertainty, nervousness, and anticipation.