December 2011

Improving Hearing Aid Function in Noisy Situations

Senior Audiologist, Tammara Stender, recently contributed an article to the November 1st issue of the ASHA Leader, in which she discussed the challenges of improving speech intelligibility in background noise. It is no surprise that use in noisy situations is listed as one of the top 10 factors pertaining to hearing aid user dissatisfaction (Kochkin, […]

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Hearing Pros Speak – The Role of the Spouse in the Counseling Process

We talked to some of our hearing professional customers to get their perspectives on the impact of having a spouse attend the appointment with the patient.  Here’s what they had to say. “The spouse is critical to the process and usually the reason that the patient is there in the first place,” says Dusty Potter,

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Tech Tip – Recalculating an Initial Fit Using In-Situ Audiometry Results

ReSound’s Aventa 3.2.5 software includes In-Situ Audiometry, and the option to recalculate instrument(s) program settings based on updated audiometric data. In-Situ Audiometry Screen Once In-Situ Audiometry is complete, selecting, “Auto Fit,” will recalculate instrument(s) program settings, or choosing “Save” and “Close,” stores In-Situ results, with an option to recalculate at a later time. Aventa 3.2

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Generic Target Rules May Vary among Hearing Aid Manufacturer Fitting Software

By Jennifer Groth Did you know that generic target rules, such as NAL-NL1, are sometimes altered in fitting software? Targets for NAL-NL1 and other generic prescriptions may vary for the same audiogram in different manufacturer fitting software. This is because some manufacturers change the targets for their specific devices. This is often indicated by an

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ReSound Audiologist, Stephen Hallenbeck, Named Distinguished Alumni by Rush University

Bloomington, MN, December 13, 2011 – http://www.gnresound.com –  ReSound Audiologist, Stephen Hallenbeck, AuD,  has been honored with the Rush University AuD Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award for 2011. Dr. Hallenbeck received the Rush University Aud Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award from the Audiology Faculty for professional service and accomplishments since completing his Doctor of Audiology degree at

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Audiologists Speak: Real Life Uses of Wireless Accessories

One thing we constantly hear from our private practice customers is a keen interest in real life examples of how the Unite wireless accessories have been used to help other patients. Thumper Johnson, an audiologist at Mid-Kansas Ear Nose & Throat, has a good memory for patient stories and has collected a variety of real

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