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Volume 10

Striking the Right Balance – The Vestibular Patient Journey: An Interview with a Patient Diagnosed with Concussion

In this edition of “Striking the Right Balance,” Erica Zaia, MSc, RAUD and Michael Vekasi, AuD, R.Aud, Aud(C), FAAA interview a patient presenting with dizziness and imbalance to look at how vestibular impairments negatively impact our patients’ quality of life and how our interactions with them contribute to their patient journey. This is the third article in this patient-focused series, featuring a patient diagnosed with concussion.

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 6

What To Tell Your Tinnitus Patients Who Want A Pill!

Although there is no clear evidence that there is a pill to treat tinnitus, this is what many sufferers want. Richard Tyler explores what to do.

Toward Standardization of Tinnitus Services by Audiologists

This insightful article by Henry et al focuses on audiologists and their role in providing effective clinical services for their patients.

Volume 5

Mike Valente—The Perfect Man

Roeser and Hosford-Dunn explain why Mike is perfect as defined by having all the desirable qualities or characteristics that make you want to hang out with someone. He’s as good as it is possible to be.

Volume 3

Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation for Symptoms Following Concussion

In this edition of “Striking the Right Balance,” Patrick Thompson, physiotherapist 
with LifeMark Health at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, discusses his clinical
experience with vestibular assessment and rehabilitation for symptoms following a concussion.

Volume 1

The Wired Audiologist

Peter Stelmacovich writes about his personal interest in understanding the differences between verification as opposed to validation and in better needs assessment tools to determine which treatment options should be used with particular patients.