Tag Archives: Audiology

ADRs for AuDs: Resource for Audiologists

Posted on April 12, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

For audiologists seeking a list of adverse drug reactions (ADR), Dr. Robert M. DiSogra, AuD of Audiology Associates of Freehold (New Jersey), has created an easy-to-use Adverse Drug Reactions website.  The website is comprised of information originally published by Dr. DiSogra in Audiology Today (1993).  Almost … Continue reading →

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Featured Session on Humanitarian Audiology

Posted on April 7, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

If you happen to be in Chicago for the annual AudiologyNOW! convention, be sure to attend the Featured Session (FS113) on Establishing Sustainable Humanitarian Audiology Programs on Friday, April 8 from 8:00 to 9:30 am in Room 183B. Despite economic downturns, … Continue reading →

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Magic Number Now is #1760!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

It’s time again for AudiologyNOW! and the magic number is #1760.  Why is this the magic number?  Each individual number in the series holds significance as it pertains to the American Academy of Audiology’s annual meeting known as AudiologyNOW! For example, the number … Continue reading →

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New Product for Caregivers & Parents to Perform BAHA Soundcheck

Posted on March 31, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

As with conventional hearing instruments, performing a general listening check on a bone anchored hearing aid (BAHA) represents an essential task for assessing whether the device may be working properly. Unfortunately, performing a quick listening check on a BAHA has not been as straightforward as performing the … Continue reading →

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Better Hearing Institute is a great Resource!

Posted on March 29, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

For audiologists in clinical or private practice, available resources addressing various aspects of audiology are readily available and accessible via the Better Hearing Institute’s (BHI) website. The BHI is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to educating the public about hearing loss.  They have a wonderful website … Continue reading →

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Spring forward to Otoscope Upgrades

Posted on March 15, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

With all your clocks moved an hour ahead and fresh batteries placed in your home smoke detectors, do a little spring cleaning at work and see if an otoscope handle upgrade makes sense.  For those of you who have been using the rechargeable … Continue reading →

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Telephones & Hearing Aid Compatibility

Posted on March 4, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

The Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Act of 1988 requires all landline telephones manufactured or imported for use in the United States to be hearing aid compatible. In other words, all corded and cordless telephones that plug into a jack in the wall … Continue reading →

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Up-to-date info on Amplified Stethoscopes

Posted on March 1, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Medical professionals rely on auscultation to routinely examine the status of the circulatory, respiratory, and/or gastrointestinal systems. Auscultation is defined as listening to internal sounds of the body and represents an essential component in the delivery of health care services.  … Continue reading →

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