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Considerations for music processing through hearing aids
The primary goal of most hearing aid selections and fittings is to improve communication by optimizing the perceived quality and recognition of speech sounds. While speech is arguably the most important sound that normal hearing or hearing-impaired listeners encounter on a daily basis, the perception of other sounds should be taken into consideration, including music. Music perception and sound quality is particularly important for hearing aid users who are musicians or music enthusiasts,... ادامه مطلب...
The primary goal of most hearing aid selections and fittings is to improve communication by optimizing the perceived quality and recognition of speech sounds. While speech is arguably the most important sound that normal hearing or hearing-impaired listeners encounter on a daily basis, the perception of other sounds should be taken into consideration, including music. Music perception and sound quality is particularly important for hearing aid users who are musicians or music enthusiasts,... ادامه مطلب...
The Benefit of Remote Microphones Using Four Wireless Protocols
Background Many studies have reported the speech recognition benefits of a personal remote microphone system when used by adult listeners with hearing loss. The advance of wireless technology has allowed for many wireless audio transmission protocols. Some of these protocols interface with commercially available hearing aids. As a result, commercial remote microphone systems use a variety of different protocols for wireless audio transmission. It is not known how these systems compare, with... ادامه مطلب...
Background Many studies have reported the speech recognition benefits of a personal remote microphone system when used by adult listeners with hearing loss. The advance of wireless technology has allowed for many wireless audio transmission protocols. Some of these protocols interface with commercially available hearing aids. As a result, commercial remote microphone systems use a variety of different protocols for wireless audio transmission. It is not known how these systems compare, with... ادامه مطلب...
Hearing Health And Cardiovascular Health
Research data reveals a link between hearing health and cardiovascular health. In fact, the two often correspond, a healthy cardiovascular system appears to have a positive effect on hearing. Study findings suggest that a healthy heart and cardiovascular system may be important for healthy hearing. Let’s take a closer look at why the two are connected. Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin have been studying the relationship between hearing health and cardiovascular health for many... ادامه مطلب...
Research data reveals a link between hearing health and cardiovascular health. In fact, the two often correspond, a healthy cardiovascular system appears to have a positive effect on hearing. Study findings suggest that a healthy heart and cardiovascular system may be important for healthy hearing. Let’s take a closer look at why the two are connected. Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin have been studying the relationship between hearing health and cardiovascular health for many... ادامه مطلب...
Can Hearing Aid Setting Improve Memory
Working memory provides short-term processing and storage of information during complex cognitive tasks, combining information from numerous sources into a coherent whole (Baddeley, 1992). Incoming stimuli are compared and matched to long-term memory representations, prior to identification and further processing.The term working memory describes our ability to store and process information during cognitively demanding tasks. In the context of hearing, working memory capacity... ادامه مطلب...
Working memory provides short-term processing and storage of information during complex cognitive tasks, combining information from numerous sources into a coherent whole (Baddeley, 1992). Incoming stimuli are compared and matched to long-term memory representations, prior to identification and further processing.The term working memory describes our ability to store and process information during cognitively demanding tasks. In the context of hearing, working memory capacity... ادامه مطلب...
Introduction Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Synergy platform introduces a suite of features designed to enhance the enjoyment of music for patients. Maybe the most significant feature is a new dedicated music memory. This memory is built specifically for music listening, motived by fundamentals of the auditory system and fine-tuned with input from professional musicians and conductors. Motivation for music “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” -Confucius... ادامه مطلب...
Listening Is More Effortful For New Hearing Aid Wearers
Numerous studies have illustrated the relationship between working memory, cognitive resources and speech perception and suggest that listeners with limited working memory or cognitive resources are more likely to struggle with speech recognition in noise (Gatehouse, et al., 2003; Lunner, 2003). Conversely, larger working memory capacity may allow more rapid and successful matching between speech inputs and stored lexical templates. This concept is described by the Ease of Language... ادامه مطلب...
Numerous studies have illustrated the relationship between working memory, cognitive resources and speech perception and suggest that listeners with limited working memory or cognitive resources are more likely to struggle with speech recognition in noise (Gatehouse, et al., 2003; Lunner, 2003). Conversely, larger working memory capacity may allow more rapid and successful matching between speech inputs and stored lexical templates. This concept is described by the Ease of Language... ادامه مطلب...
Voice iQ Hearing Aid technology Reduces Background Noise
Did you know that advanced hearing aids (سمعک ها) are capable of performing nearly 40 million calculations in a single second? 40 million different calculations in just one second. That’s pretty amazing! Each calculation occurs automatically for the hearing aid (سمعک) wearer, thanks to advanced algorithms inside the circuit. Advanced algorithms optimize the listening environment automatically. No need to push a button! Years of research are devoted to the development and... ادامه مطلب...
Did you know that advanced hearing aids (سمعک ها) are capable of performing nearly 40 million calculations in a single second? 40 million different calculations in just one second. That’s pretty amazing! Each calculation occurs automatically for the hearing aid (سمعک) wearer, thanks to advanced algorithms inside the circuit. Advanced algorithms optimize the listening environment automatically. No need to push a button! Years of research are devoted to the development and... ادامه مطلب...
Tips For Summer Hearing Aid Care
Hearing aids (سمعک ها) can be damaged when exposed to heat or moisture. Sweat and water are the two biggest enemies of hearing aids (سمعک ها) during the summer, and sharp temperature changes can cause condensation and an increased propensity to sweat. All of these are damaging to your hearing aids (سمعک ها) and may prevent them from working properly. Damage could result in distorted or weak sound quality, reduced battery life and inconsistent functionality. Starkey... ادامه مطلب...
Hearing aids (سمعک ها) can be damaged when exposed to heat or moisture. Sweat and water are the two biggest enemies of hearing aids (سمعک ها) during the summer, and sharp temperature changes can cause condensation and an increased propensity to sweat. All of these are damaging to your hearing aids (سمعک ها) and may prevent them from working properly. Damage could result in distorted or weak sound quality, reduced battery life and inconsistent functionality. Starkey... ادامه مطلب...
The SurfLink Family
Today, hearing aids (سمعک ها) are a package deal. Instead of providing users with only the ability to amplify sounds, they are now equipped with the ability to communicate directly with specially designed wireless accessories that enable users greater freedom, flexibility and control. SurfLink is Starkey family of wireless accessories. Users can stream calls phones, TV and music directly to their hearing aids (سمعک ها) and there are no visible, body-worn devices... ادامه مطلب...
Today, hearing aids (سمعک ها) are a package deal. Instead of providing users with only the ability to amplify sounds, they are now equipped with the ability to communicate directly with specially designed wireless accessories that enable users greater freedom, flexibility and control. SurfLink is Starkey family of wireless accessories. Users can stream calls phones, TV and music directly to their hearing aids (سمعک ها) and there are no visible, body-worn devices... ادامه مطلب...
In addition to a study by Keidser, Dillon, Carter and O’Brien (2012), sales and clinical experiences have demonstrated that new hearing aid (سمعک) users prefer less gain, particularly at the initial fitting, as compared to experienced hearing aid (سمعک) users. What sounds “natural” to a new user is his or her hearing loss, so providing enough gain in the hearing aids (سمعک ها) to ensure audibility often sounds too harsh or loud to this group of individuals. It typically... ادامه مطلب...
Wearable wireless technology such as the health-tracking Fitbit, Smart watches and Google Glass have flooded gadget-Centric markets worldwide with the promise to revolutionize the health, wellness and lifestyle of the tech consumer. To some degree, devices such as cell phones, computers and tablets have found their way into the lives of individuals of all ages. With this seemingly “perfect storm” of everyday convenience combined with technologically advanced devices, it should come as no... ادامه مطلب...
Evidence For The Value Of Real Ear Measurement
Audiology best practice guidelines state that probe microphone verification measures should be done to ensure that hearing aid (سمعک) gain and output characteristics meet prescribed targets for the individual. In the American Academy of Audiology’s Guidelines for the Audiologic Management of Adult Hearing Impairment, an expert task force recommends that “prescribed gain from a validated prescriptive method should be verified using a probe microphone approach that is referenced to ear... ادامه مطلب...
Audiology best practice guidelines state that probe microphone verification measures should be done to ensure that hearing aid (سمعک) gain and output characteristics meet prescribed targets for the individual. In the American Academy of Audiology’s Guidelines for the Audiologic Management of Adult Hearing Impairment, an expert task force recommends that “prescribed gain from a validated prescriptive method should be verified using a probe microphone approach that is referenced to ear... ادامه مطلب...
These Factors Lead to successful Hearing Aid Use
There is a saying in real estate that the three most important factors determining property value are location, location, location. A similar argument could be made for hearing aid (سمعک) fitting. Three of the most important factors in hearing aid (سمعک) success may be follow-up, follow-up, follow-up. Certainly, success cannot be expected without appropriate selection and verification, but thorough training, counseling and consultation after the fitting can have a huge impact on the... ادامه مطلب...
There is a saying in real estate that the three most important factors determining property value are location, location, location. A similar argument could be made for hearing aid (سمعک) fitting. Three of the most important factors in hearing aid (سمعک) success may be follow-up, follow-up, follow-up. Certainly, success cannot be expected without appropriate selection and verification, but thorough training, counseling and consultation after the fitting can have a huge impact on the... ادامه مطلب...
