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hearing aid manufacturers have begun to incorporate pupillometry and electrophysiology to evaluate the performance of their algorithms. These measures may be useful in verifying that algorithms designed to reduce hearing aid distortion effects are beneficial to the listener.
The long-awaited first results of the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) study were released on July 18, 2023. A brief description of the design and methods of the ACHIEVE study will be provided to highlight how the ACHIEVE study differs from previous research.
Advances in understanding cell death in the inner ear have opened the door for identifying investigational medicines that may prevent hearing loss. There is reason to be hopeful that additional medicines will successfully navigate the regulatory process and one day be available for patient populations.
Whilst many technical aspects of synchrotron imaging of the inner ear have been explored, we are not at the point of having a clinical imaging tool. However, if this does become a reality, it could provide a very useful diagnostic tool in audiology.
AU gives us the lowdown on the use of ultrasonic cleaners for admittance probe tips.
Third Mobile Window Syndrome of the Inner Ear: Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence and Associated DisordersFirst Edition.Gerard J. Gianoli, Philippa Thomson, Editors.ISBN: 978-3-031-16585-6 Reviewed by Cory Portnuff, AuD PhD This book represents the first full-length textbook on third mobile window disorders including superior semicircular canal dehiscence, enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome, and a variety of other similar…
Gael recently spoke at a conference of people with hearing loss – one of her favorite things to do. The shared emotions and experiences of people who ‘get’ each other is eternally inspiring to her.
Kathy shares her thoughts on the long-awaited first results of the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE; NCT03243422) study (Deal et al., 2018) which were released on July 18, 2023.
When Pam Millett began her career, she was confident that she knew the answer to the statement “what deaf and hard of hearing children need is…” Pam and her students have come to realize that it is far more nuanced than ever before.
Psychologists often use the old adage of: “walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.” While we can empathize with our patients and support, acknowledge, help, and advocate for them, I believe that as their clinicians, we will never quite get it because we’re not them; However, I do believe that we have an obligation to try.