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Volume 6

Audiologic Considerations for People with Normal Hearing Sensitivity yet Hearing Difficulty and/or Speech in Noise Problems

by Douglas L. Beck, AuD Jeffrey L. Danhauer, PhD Harvey B. Abrams Samuel R. Atcherson, PhD David K. Brown, PhD Marshall Chasin, AuD John Greer Clark, PhD Christine De Placido, PhD Brent Edwards, PhD Dave Fabry Carol Flexer Brian Fligor, ScD Gregory Frazer, PhD, AuD Jason A. Galster, PhD Laura Gifford, AuD Carole E. Johnson, PhD, AuD Jane Madell, PhD David R. Moore, PhD Ross Roeser, PhD Gabrielle H. Saunders, PhD Grant D. Searchfield, PhD Christopher Spankovich, PhD, AuD, MPH Michael Valente, PhD Jace Wolfe, PhD

This paper examines a common scenario and reminds audiologists that it is important to listen to their patients’ complaints and be ready to help them find solutions for their HDs.

Can Wind Turbine Noise Make You Ill?

with Robert V. Harrison, PhD, DSc

With the increased importance of renewable energy it is important that audiologists become acquainted with the health issues related to wind turbine noise.

Help! We Hate Hearing Tests!

with Gael Hannan

Gael lets us know about the importance of audiologist being aware of the anxiety caused by hearing tests.

Accessibility is for Everyone

by Christopher T. Sutton, MBA Janine Verge, AuD, Aud(C)

Accessibility is about creating communities, workplaces, educational institutions, and services that enable everyone to participate fully in society without barriers.

Volume 5

Does It Matter?

with Gael Hannan

Gael Hannan question attitudes towards hearing loss with her poem, Does It Matter?

Music, Sound Quality, and Hearing Aids: An Interview with Brian Moore and Richard Einhorn

by Douglas L. Beck, AuD

Courtesy Doug Beck and our friends at Hearing Review we’re happy to give you An Interview with Brian Moore and Richard Einhorn on Music, Sound Quality, and Hearing Aids.

Audiology and Psychiatry: A Proposal to Work Together

with Kelly Tremblay

In this issue, Kelly Tremblay focuses on another risk factor that was identified by the Lancet Commission – late-life depression, and the psychosocial consequences of a feeling of disconnect due to hearing loss.

Stories From our Past

with Robert Traynor, Ed.D., MBA, FNAP

Courtesy of our friends at HHTM.org, Robert Traynor tells us about the fascinating Howard Hughes and The Road to Hearing Loss.

Noisy Notes: Orchestra Players and Hearing Loss

by Alberto Behar, PEng

Hearing loss in orchestra players is not a new problem. It has been acknowledged and discussed for many years by many researchers. While results can be variable, one thing everybody agrees upon, is that many other musicians (such as rock, hard metal, etc) do suffer some degree of hearing loss.

900 Words: Siblings and Hearing Loss

by Louise Sinden-Carroll, QSO, JP, PhD

In 900 (or so) words, Dr. Louise Sinden-Carroll gives us some insights about the impact of her hearing loss on her sibling relationships.