Hearing Views

Editor’s Note: Today’s post comes from HHTM’s own hearing technology expert, Dr. Wayne Staab. This post is part of an ongoing, six–part series discussing the evolution of hearing technology. We’re sure our readers at Hearing Views will enjoy this week’s review of how implantable auditory technology has evolved over the years. Cochlear Implant – William House, M.D., is considered the “father

By Kevin Liebe, AuD It’s a rather complicated relationship that audiologists and other hearing professionals have with the hearing aid industry. Some may even call us frenemies. The term frenemy is used to refer to: either an enemy pretending to be a friend or someone who really is a friend, but is also a rival. The term is used to

Editor’s Note: Today’s post comes from fellow HHTM Editor Robert Traynor and was published last month at Hearing International. We thought our readers at Hearing Views might enjoy this unique perspective on history. World War I was an extremely bloody war that engulfed Europe from 1914 to 1918, with huge losses of life and little ground lost or won. Fought

By Gabrielle Filips An official state website recently issued this piece of advice: “The bottom line: if during the selection process you have even one iota of doubt about your ability to handle the hearing aid, don’t consider it.”{{1}}[[1]] Information for Hearing Aids. Mass.Gov. Health and Human Services. 2014[[1]]While on the surface this may seem like reasonable advice — don’t

By Kevin Liebe, AuD When my two year old daughter was diagnosed with a peanut allergy last summer, it came as quite a surprise. Considering that our family is very careful about what we eat and what we feed our children (and no family history of food allergies), we were left wondering how and why this could have happened. Not a Random

Editor’s Note: We know the story is getting old and it’s gone through a lot of emotional hills and valleys. We’re signing off on it today by revisiting the balanced viewpoint and perspective brought to us last month by Terry Ross at Hearing Economics. He helps bring us back from the brink and put things into a broader perspective gained

Editor’s Note: Today’s commentary continues the ongoing discussion over Phonak’s recent decision to begin distributing its hearing aids through Costco Hearing Aid Centers nationwide. As I promised yesterday, today’s Hearing View exclusive comes directly from the Phonak president, Jeff Newnham, addressing the company’s new partnership with Costco. We would like to thank Mr. Newnham and Phonak for their willingness to

Editor’s Note: Today’s commentary is part of an ongoing discussion over Phonak’s recent decision to distribute their hearing aids at Costco Hearing Aid Centers nationwide. The news story broke a viewership record on our site in March and readers unfamiliar with the story are encouraged to refer to previous posts addressing the subject. Much of the content from today’s post

By Maurice H. Miller, Ph.D. The creators of various nutritional supplements often make claims of being able to treat and cure hearing loss and tinnitus with antioxidants. They suggest that their treatment modalities will result in eliminating the need for hearing aids. Those of us who have been around for some time can attest to similar, scientifically unconfirmed claims, that

By Melissa Sinden The American Academy of Audiology (the “Academy”) is the world’s largest professional organization of, by, and for audiologists. The Academy has in place a team of experts who constantly review contemporary healthcare delivery models, analyze the climate for change, and make recommendations to the Academy’s elected board of directors for opportunities to act. As part of this