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Volume 12
Why Is It Crucial To Measure Bone Conduction Hearing Thresholds Directly with the User’s Specific Device and Connection In Place?
Measuring bone conduction hearing thresholds in-situ with the device and connection that the user is wearing is critical for several key reasons, particularly when it comes to the prescription of amplification targets and ensuring that the hearing aid is properly calibrated to meet the user’s specific needs.
Connecting Those with Hearing Loss to Surgical Centres When Hearing Aids Aren’t Enough
The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people will have some degree of hearing loss with approximately 700 million requiring hearing healthcare services. What remains to be determined is the proportion of individuals with hearing loss who will require implantable hearing devices. This article outlines bone conduction and cochlear implant systems in general.
Volume 11
The Psychological Dimensions of Hearing Healthcare: Audiology is More Than Just Diagnoses and Devices
Overcoming resistance to wearing hearing aids represents a significant challenge in audiology, stemming from practical concerns about device cost, handling, and aesthetics and deeply rooted in psychological factors.
Volume 9
A Case for Reducing Judgement Noise in Our Bone Conduction Fittings
In this blog article, Alex Gascon and Bill Hodgetts examine how the wide range of verification practices shapes the field of bone-conduction amplification.
A Mentor to Us All
In this special issue, we celebrate one of the greatest humans in our field, Susan Scollie.
Volume 3
Did You Know How Loud Balloons Can Be?
Do you know how loud ballons can be? If you don’t know the answer, this article by Bill Hodgetts and Dylan Scott may surprise you.