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CAA News: May 2022
1. Desired Sensation Level (DSL): World’s First Pediatric Hearing Aid Prescription
2. Position Statement on Universal Congenital Cytomegalovirus Screening in Canadian Newborns.
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The Health Effects of Noise: NIMBYism, Greed, and Conspiracy Theories
There is extensive “research” literature on the possible health effects of wind-turbine noise, but the aim with this column is not to review the science but rather to reveal some unnerving social and political aspects around this topic.
Non-auditory Effects of Noise in the Classroom: Teachers
In the last edition of Canadian Audiologist Pam wrote how high noise levels in classrooms have not improved much over the years. However, there are other overlooked ways in which high noise levels impact student and teacher health and well-being at school.
Why Your Clients Need To Be More Strategic
A hearing aid is not the complete, standalone resource for every communication situation. Instead, the device is a component of your client’s personal hearing loss strategy for better communication.
Book Review
Taylor, B. Relationship-Centered Consultation Skills for Audiologists: Remote and In-person Care, 2022. pp. 303 (softcover). ISBN13: 978-1-63550-335-7 Reviewed by Danielle Glista This book complements the multiple titles published by Dr. Brian Taylor, reframing the topic of consultation skills for audiologists to align with the current digital health era. In addition, it presents a hearing care…
Industry News
Press Release Karl Strom Joins HearingTracker as Editor in Chief May 19, 2022 – HearingTracker has appointed Karl Strom as its new Editor in Chief. Strom will join HearingTracker Founder and President Abram Bailey, AuD, and his staff in delivering quality content on the nation’s leading independent shopping resource for hearing aids and other hearing solutions….
CAA News
Desired Sensation Level (DSL): World’s First Pediatric Hearing Aid Prescription NOMINATED BY: UNIVERSITIES CANADA About the Innovation Led by Dr. Susan Scollie, the team of researchers at National Centre for Audiology at Western University are receiving a Governor General’s Innovation Award for developing the world’s first pediatric hearing aid prescription software. Desired Sensation Level (DSL)…
President’s Report
It’s spring! What an exciting time after a long and dreary winter. We are uplifted by thoughts of warmer weather and anticipate new life. I look forward to green grass, blooming daffodils, the return of robins, new leaves on trees bare for so many months, and (my favourite) baby bunnies enjoying a snack of clover…
Message from the Editor-in-Chief
Non-auditory Effects of Lower-Level Environmental Noise This issue of CanadianAudiologist.ca is about audiology and also not about audiology. The topic of how lower levels of environmental noise affect the body has been formally studied since 1946, yet has not shown anything definitive about long-term effects related to sleep disruption, annoyance, or overall stress. The following…
Be Inspired by Ida
Inspired by Ida is a program that helps hearing care professionals develop their skills in person-centered care and gives clinics a unique opportunity to brand and differentiate their business. Hear from the California Hearing Center how the program has impacted their practice or contact contact@idainstitute.dk to join the program. California Hearing Center on what it means to be…