Robert Traynor

Robert M. Traynor, Ed.D., is a hearing industry consultant, trainer, professor, conference speaker, practice manager and author. He is a founding member of HHTM and had previously written a regular weekly column for the site for many years. He has decades of experience teaching courses and training clinicians within the field of audiology with specific emphasis in hearing and tinnitus rehabilitation. He serves as Adjunct Faculty in Audiology at the University of Florida, University of Northern Colorado, University of Colorado and The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

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The Incredible Hearing of Wax Moths

Many audiologists are aware that the human hearing range typically spans from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, which may slightly decrease as we age, possibly down to 12-15 kHz. However, it’s always more intriguing to surprise your colleagues with lesser-known facts. So, for your next audiological trivia challenge, consider asking, “Which species can hear up to 300 kHz?” This question

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Homeopathic Medicine and Tinnitus Treatment – Part I

In recent years, there has been a surge in homeopathic treatments for tinnitus, with various products claiming to alleviate the symptoms of this condition. However, the effectiveness of these treatments is a topic of debate. In the upcoming weeks, Hearing International will delve into the world of homeopathic tinnitus treatment to determine whether these remedies truly work or if they

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Can Plants Hear?

A few months ago at Hearing International we did a discussion of how you can hear plants grow.…. Strange things are now found among plants. It has been discovered that plants can actually tell if predators are after them bugs, animals and humans! This is the story of how plants might hear, feel, smell or otherwise detect that they are

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Marijuana and Hearing: How Does Cannabis Use Impact Hearing Health?

As many of my domestic and international colleagues know, I have spent most of my personal and clinical life in Colorado, USA. In our state, we have a unique and interesting culture that has, over the years, benefited from the substantial migration of population into a state that has the great outdoors, beautiful scenery and a wonderful cultural differentiation from other areas of the world. It is

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The Deafness of Goya – Part II

In our previous discussion at Hearing International, we acquainted ourselves with Francisco Goya, the renowned Spanish painter often hailed as the “Father of Modern Art.” Goya’s journey was marked by a transition from a mischievous young boy to a dedicated artist, a transformation that took place from the late 1770s until his passing in 1828. His career began as a

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The Deafness of Goya – Part I

Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, a name synonymous with 18th-century Spanish art, possessed a fascinating hearing health history that left an indelible mark on his life and work. Goya, celebrated as one of Spain’s most influential painters, draftsmen, and printmakers, held the prestigious title of “first painter to the king” during his lifetime. He served three generations of Spanish royalty

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The Deafening Noise of WWI Air Combat

This week, on November 11, Americans and people around the world, observed the 96th anniversary of the end of World War I. The holiday, which is now called Veterans’ Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada, is still known in many other countries as Armistice Day. It is a time to remember and honor those who fought and died not only in the First World War, but also

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Magnanoscience: Offering Miracles to Hearing Care

by Robert Traynor, Ed. D., MBA, FNAP It has been said that “Nanotechnology is an idea that most people simply do not believe.” What is nanotechnology and how can it be applied to hearing care? Nanoscience and nanotechnology are the study and application of nanoparticles undetectable by the human eye and made up of only a few hundred atoms and

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Redux: A Totally New Concept in Moisture Removal

We know that most electronic devices, including hearing aids, are tested to be moisture resistant, some are even said to be “waterproof”. Hearing care practices in high humidity locations, routinely deal with water, sweat and other common hearing aid repairs. These issues have long been problems with both hearing aids and cochlear implant processors. Practitioners realize that hearing aids are

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EVEN: The Telehealth Communication Solution

Now that Telehealth is a part of medical and audiology practice, it is essential for patients to hear and understand the information presented by their healthcare providers. Typical headphones, microphones and Air Pods used to communicate for Telehealth, ZOOM, Go To Meeting, Skype, etc., are simple devices that do not offer compensation for hearing loss. The team at EVEN is