Speech in noise testing provides real-life assessments of hearing that conventional pure tones cannot deliver. Rania Alkahtani describes the development of such a test for...
The popularity of mobile phones has made listening to content while on the go - whether it be music, audiobooks, podcasts, or voice calls -...
What is your reaction when a patient reports having tinnitus? With the exception of audiologists and otolaryngologists who have developed expertise in the area of...
For decades, audiologists have encouraged people to wear hearing protection when they attend concerts. Traditionally, the most accessible options have been foam plugs, which have...
Quantifying the value of a specific test or intervention for a patient is no easy feat. Even when the value of a given test or...
Virtual reality (VR) is a three-dimensional, computer generated environment which can be accessed using a virtual reality headset, allowing individuals to immerse themselves in this...
Modern advancements in hearing aid technology have helped hearing aid users to hear better in difficult situations. One of these advancements has been wireless technology...
Decreased sound tolerance is a common audiologic complaint. Unlike the classic characteristics of hyperacusis whereby a patient is sensitive to the frequency or volume of...
They may be similar in size to a watch battery, but there is a drastic difference between the frequency with which hearing aid batteries need...
In recent years, there has been a definite shift toward the acceptance and use of smartphone technology in the delivery of healthcare. Within the fields...
Normally my objective for this column is to highlight an innovation that is already fully realised and on the market. Sometimes it can be fun...
Surgical training has become more challenging following the introduction of the European Working Time Directive. The consequences of reducing the amount of time we operate...