A Cold-Weather Experiment
Our intrepid explorer Marshall Chasin travels to more to than 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle and experimented with the effect of the lower speed of sound in the Arctic.
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Movies Too Loud? Still?
Wayne Staab explores the question of whether the high loudness levels of many movies help to tell the story or intended to cover a weak story?
Noise, Vibrations, and Hearing Loss
Long-term exposure to high noise levels is a well-known cause for noise induced hearing loss. But, what about hearing loss caused by exposure to intense (low-frequency) mechanical vibrations?
Mysteries of the Hearing Brain
As age-related hearing loss is associated with isolation, depression, and a decline in cognitive function, perhaps the knowledge that hearing aid use may offset or even improve neural and cognitive function may be the incentive needed to pursue help for hearing loss.
An Interview with Dave Preves, PhD
Dave Preves sat down with Canadian Audiologist for an interesting look back at some of the amazing innovations he’s been a part of over his career.
Striking the Right Balance – Vestibular Screening Pilot: Finding Balance in the Public Health System
In this edition of “Striking the Right Balance,” Estephanie Sta. Maria-Vendiola audiologist with Fraser Health Authority at the Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey, BC, shares their thought-provoking journey through creating a vestibular screening to address long wait times for vestibular assessments.
Science Matters – Ototoxicity for the Layperson: A Primer
Alberto Behar steps into the Science Matters feature for this issue with a primer on ototoxicity.
Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Good for Audiology in Canada?
Armstrong, Aiken, and Bagatto take a look at what audiologists in Canada know about OTC hearing aids and what are their thoughts on their potential impact on audiology in Canada.
Two Different Ways Familiar Voice Information Can Be Used
Johnsrude and colleagues suggest if we can work out how people become familiar with a voice, we should be able to efficiently familiarize people with voices, and this might be useful for improving our ability to communicate in everyday situations.
Putting Direct-to-Consumer Hearing Devices Through Verification Paces
Parsa, et al explore the increase in direct-to-consumer PSAPs, OTC hearing aids, and hearables and why it is important to raise consumer awareness on what entails in wearing such devices, and the role of hearing health care professionals in ensuring benefit from amplification even from direct-to-consumer models.