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Volume 11
Distinguishing Scientific Facts from Fake News in Audiology
In this era of fake news and conspiracy theories, finding the truth is more difficult. Scientific facts are being dismissed as fabricated, and whacko therapies for illness are touted as true cures. These problems with “alternative truths” have always been with us; the snake-oil salesmen of old have made their profits. However, in the past few decades we have seen an epidemic of distrust of science, and also of serious journalism and many cherished institutions (e.g. the US Center for Disease Control). It is probably not appropriate here to launch into how these factors are enabled by ambitious politicians and amplified by social media platforms, so I will stick with the field of Audiology. Yes, we have some fake news issues.
Volume 10
How Close Are We To Cochlear Hair Cell Regeneration In Humans?
Many decades ago, there was much excitement in the audiology community about the possibility of hearing restoration by somehow promoting cochlear hair cell regeneration. I thought it was time for our “labs to clinic” column to issue an update.
Supporting Students Transitioning to Postsecondary Education: Advice from an Assistive Technologist
Pam Millett shares her conversation with Angela Harrison, the Assistive Technologist Consultant at the Student Accessibility Services Office at McMaster University in Hamilton, to chat about her experiences in supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing students who require assistive technology.
Audiology of the Future with Next Generation, Whole Human Genome Sequencing
In my next few columns, I will explore new and exciting studies on using whole human genome sequencing as an emerging clinical tool for audiology.
Volume 9
We are Not Progressing in Diagnosis of Progressive Hearing Loss
The most prevalent type of hearing loss is a progressive hearing loss. I can make that statement confidently because presbyacusis is progressive, and everybody will have age-related hearing loss, unless they pass away before age 30. However, it is difficult to find good evidence or reliable statistics if you ask the question about the prevalence…
Book Review
Basic Concepts of CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY in Audiology Reviewed by Robert V. Harrison This is a very comprehensive compendium, multi-authored (N=36) by the best in the field. The work has been compiled under the direction of IERSAG – the International Evoked Response Audiometric Study Group which has a longstanding reputation for promoting the field of auditory…
Treatment of Sensorineural Hearing Loss with Corticosteroids — Some Facts
The purpose of this summary is to provide some background information that may be of assistance in Treating of Sensorineural Hearing Loss with Corticosteroids.
Treatment of Sensorineural Hearing Loss with Corticosteroids — Some Facts
The purpose of this summary is to provide some background information that may be of assistance in Treating of Sensorineural Hearing Loss with Corticosteroids.
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.
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.