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A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience as a audiologist incorporating tinnitus counseling into her practice to help patients experience improved quality of life.

The article highlights a traveling practice launched by an audiologist and her spouse that brings hearing care right into patients' homes. Topics discussed include the challenges of operating a mobile practice, a major driver of their decision to see patients in their homes, and role of online promotion and advertising in raising awareness about their practice to reach potential patients in New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The article considers the case for the expansion of cochlear implant (CI) candidacy for children. It discusses perceived versus real limitations of CI and criteria used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for CI candidacy including age at implantation, amount of residual hearing, speech recognition scores and auditory skills, and hearing aid verification. It outlines guidelines proposed by the American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACIA) for pediatric cochlear implantation.

An interview with Lisa Cunningham, an audiologist by training with a doctor in philosophy (PhD) degree in neuroscience, is presented, about hearing loss as a side effect of cancer treatment. Cunningham talks about the type of cancer that is more susceptible to cisplatin-induced hearing loss, the composition of cisplatin that affects hearing, and reason that the inner ear is sensitive to cisplatin.

The article reports on how audiologists can ensure an accurate, earlier diagnosis of hearing loss, given the difficulty of doing complete hearing assessments with young children. Simple counseling strategies when working with families can help children become more familiar with wearing transducer in-lab. Proactively scheduling follow-up appointments can increase families' compliance. The challenges and limitations presented by tests in the arsenal of the pediatric audiologist are outlined.

The article reports that some companies expand hearing-protection efforts beyond employees regularly exposed to occupational noise. Topics mentioned include the Healthy People 2020 initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recommendation issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1974 about noise exposure for the general public, and the Total Worker Health Program launched by the National Institute for Occupational Safety Health in 2011.

The article offers an overview of the limits of the pure-tone audiogram, the origins of hidden hearing loss, and possible clinical correlates of cochlear synaptopathy. Topics covered include the use of central auditory test battery to determine the source of speech-recognition-in-noise difficulties not revealed by the audiogram, evidence of cochlear synaptopathy in humans after noise exposure or with aging, and correlation between noise exposure and psychoacoustic tasks.

The article looks at the challenge of performing hearing screening and intervention in infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It highlights the role of the hearing-screening staff and audiology team in the diagnosis of hearing loss in NICU babies. Also discussed are the prevalence of hearing in premature babies and the use of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program guidelines for newborn hearing screening from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

The article discusses the causes of hearing loss in adults age 40 to 50 years old. Topics mentioned include the decline in the level of complex auditory processing, evidence of age-related changes in cognitive processing, effects of hearing decline on the ability to understand speech in background noise, auditory stream segregation process, and recommendations for patients with age-related hearing decline.

The article looks at the challenges experienced by audiologists in using the revised Current Procedural Terminology codes for vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) and auditory evoked potential (AEP) testing in the U.S. Topics discussed include the application of the coding guidance to outpatient billing, reason behind the inconsistencies in the implementation of the codes for VEMP testing, and tips on using the CPT code for cochlear implant (CI) function during or after surgery.

The article discusses how audiologists can help keep old patients active and upright by assessing the patients' risk of falling and offering advice to reduce likelihood of falls inside and outside the home. Particular focus is given to the case of a 72-year-old woman Mrs. G. who had developed a fear of falling after she suffered from an accident in her home. It explains different fall risk factors and how audiologists can incorporate fall prevention in their discussions with patients.

The article discusses hearing loss caused by Zika virus and guidelines and timelines for assessment and monitoring of patients as recommended by the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An overview of the origins and spread of the virus globally is provided. For testing and tracking, an automated auditory brainstem response screening is recommended.

The article reports on a study published in "Pediatrics," which showed that children participating in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) also benefited from reading skills improvement programs.

The article discusses the importance for audiologists to develop new strategies to keep up with changes in technology and marketing. Strategies discussed in the article include Internet hearing aid sales through well-placed business website, educating the patients on the benefits of high-quality hearing aids as opposed to those offered by hi HealthInnovations, and the advantages of seeking professional advise in opposition to those from retail stores.

The article discusses a research project in Tanzania that uses a novel technology to find out if human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection affects hearing. It also discusses one of the projects, which includes building a hearing testing system for use on the International Space Station. The study reveals that the hearing problems people with HIV experience may have more to do with interpreting speech rather than detecting sounds.

The article looks at the perception that auditory steady-state response (ASSR) is not so effective for routine use in the evaluation of children's hearing. Although, many studies have supported the evidence that ASSR is a valid, reliable, and efficient tool for evaluating hearing loss in children, skepticism still remains about its use. It is suggested that when compared with the auditory brainstem response (ABR), ASSR exhibits many advantages indicating its usefulness in evaluation of children.

The authors discuss the issues surrounding the accessibility and affordability of hearing health care (HHC) in the U.S. It explores external factors affecting HHC, including demographic changes, socioeconomics, and evolving service-delivery paradigms. It notes the contribution of various interrelated issues and conflicts across provider groups such as manufacturers and professionals in the HHC scenario. The role of audiologists in improving access to and affordability of HHC is emphasized.

The article offers the author's insights on the importance of service-learning courses integration in pediatric audiology courses in the Citizenship and Service Learning office of Missouri State University. The author says that the course aims to teach students to conduct audiological evaluation in young children. He suggests that the integration of service-learning courses improved student's outlook such as their clinical skills by 87% and community engagement by 85%.

The article offers the authors' insights on the treatment of audit processing disorder (APD) and the importance of collaboration effort between audiologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs). The authors highlight the value of collaborative model in making an appropriate general judgments based on auditory skills assessment of child's language skills. They add that collaborative model is important in the diagnosis and treatment of children with language or auditory deficits.

The article focuses on hearing loss in the U.S. It states that though hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic health condition of older Americans, the treatment gap for hearing loss is significant with only 20% of treatable people actually seeking help. It also mentions that careful and early treatment and evaluation show promise in lessening the negative impacts on the quality of life and long-term health of hearing impaired individuals. INSET: Tips for Achieving Better Audiology Outcomes.

The article offers some tips for health professionals on how to conduct a successful hearing test for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in the U.S. It suggests professionals to determine the things that children want to offer rewards appropriately for behavioral responses. It recommends to conduct a welcoming and fun activities to help reduce their fear.

The article mentions a 2020 U.S. research study which suggests that auditory-neurophysiological responses may be disrupted in human immunodeficiency virus- (HIV) afflicted people despite normal hearing thresholds.

The article features the online tool My Hearing Explained launched by the Ida Institute for the benefit of hearing care professionals and their patients.

The article presents questions and answers about audiology coding and billing including what International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) code to report when results of diagnostic tests are normal, the meaning of "incident to" billing, and billing for acoustic reflex testing.

The article offers information on the project, Communities Helping the Hearing of Infants by Reaching Parents funded by the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders that aims to provide families access to auditory brainstem response (ABR) tests. Topics covered include the services that the project will provide to families of infants with potential abnormality in their newborn hearing screenings, barriers to ABR testing, and the role of the program's patient navigator.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of experiencing symptoms of viral otologic disease which influenced the way she delivers patient care as an audiologist.

The article discusses ways for the audiology community to incorporate hearing screening into primary care. Topics covered include the definition of an I rating by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the distinguishing features shared by those who discuss their hearing status with their physician and the association between hearing loss and many negative outcomes.

The article presents an online chat led by otolaryngologist Kelley M. Dodson that explored the relationship between prenatal development and congenital and progressive hearing impairment. Topics include the risk of spinal meningitis in the younger infant due to development of ossification of the temporal bone, the relationship between hearing loss and skin disease, and the best practice for follow-up with children who have been diagnosed with meningitis.

The article offers information on a session titled "The Big Picture for Audiologists: Language and Cognition Considerations in Adult Clients" that will be presented at the 2017 Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in Los Angeles, California.

The article reports that a law in Utah has led to increased early identification of infants with hearing loss due to congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), according to a study. Topics mentioned include the Utah Department of Health's HiTrack and Vital Records databases, factors that are associated with increased compliance with CMV screening, and the link of early intervention to better language outcomes for children.

The article offers news briefs as of February 2013. The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) is urging its member audiologists and speech-language pathologists to be included as a provider as states prepare coverage guidelines. Medicare has changed patient assessment schedules, reimbursements rates and survey visit rules for 2013. Michigan audiologist Gyl Kasewurm has created a Mobile Audiology Center, the "Hearing Bus" for providing hearing services to rural communities.

The author discusses the objection of private-practicing audiologists on the proposed online hearing test of hi Healthlnnovations, a subsidiary of United Healthcare (UHC). He states that hi Healthlnnovations announced its plan to offer direct sales of hearing aids to its beneficiaries. He says that the audiologists raised concerns on the lack of validation, face-to-face contact with licensed audiologist, and signed petitions to ban Internet hearing testing as well as fitting of hearing aids. INSET: FDA Orders Removal of 'Online Hearing Test'.

A letter to the editor is presented regarding the package sent by an insurance company with a link to an Internet hearing test module and the instruction to order hearing devices based on the result of the screening.

The article focuses on the concerns of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) on the online adult hearing aid program of hi HealthInnovations. It says that the online hearing test of the company was said to pose potential health risk and not a valid assessment of hearing. It presents the recommendations of ASHA tot the company including the need to label the program as a screening tool, expand its hearing benefit, and should consider working directly with audiologists.

The article focuses on the important role of audiologists in Individualized Education Program (IED). It states that audiologists must be part of the response-to-intervention (RTI) team to help in the design and implementation of educational strategies for students with hearing loss. It mentions the different stages that audiologists must consider including referral for special education under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), IEP meeting with students, and implementation. INSET: Section 504 Plans Offer Accommodations.

The article focuses on the roles of audiologists in pediatric oncology. It says that working with pediatric oncology population, audiologist should practice family-centered care to understand the health care needs of patients and factors that affect a patient's outcomes and interventions. It says that in accommodating the needs of oncology patients, pediatric audiologists must be flexible. It adds that audiologists plays an important role in patients in receiving ototoxic chemotherapy.

The article discusses the role of audiologists in differential diagnosis of superior canal dehiscence (SCD) disorder. It states that the awareness of urologists for the appropriate tests can help confirm the disorder. Moreover, vestibular and auditory symptoms play a valuable role in differential diagnosis. It adds that audiologists can optimize the management and diagnosis of patients with SCD by adopting multidisciplinary approach that incorporates otolaryngology and audiology.

The article reports on a study from the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center on how intervention via the federal nutrition assistance program, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), significantly improved the effectiveness of newborn hearing screening programs for low-income mothers and babies. It says that newborns identified as having a hearing loss and do not receive diagnostic assessment before they are 6 months old show poor outcome for speech, language and reading.

The article discusses research by Hannah Semeraro of the University of Southampton in England on the importance of military-specific hearing test to evaluate combat readiness of soldiers.

The article offers information about the Hearing Healthcare Toolkit for Use in Primary and Geriatric Care offered by hearing aid manufacturer Unitron.

The article reports on a study by Deepa L. Sekhar et al. and published in the "Journal of Medical Screening" that reveals the unreliability of the American Academy of Pediatrics' subjective screening in identifying teenagers who are at risk for hearing loss.

The article reports on the continuous online sales program and hearing test kit rendered by hearing aid provider hi HealthInnovations to physicians. It states the opposition of attorneys from the International Hearing Society (IHS) to the hi HealthInnovations program by providing a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Meanwhile, it mentions the support of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) on the IHS letter.

The article reports that annual hearing tests are mandatory for all Marines and other Corps personnel in the U.S. under a policy designed to improve early hearing loss detection and prevent further hearing damage.

In this article, the author offers tips for hearing professionals to ensure the best possible hearing health care for their patients. He suggests taking time to fit patients properly based on their individual needs, matching device options to the patient, and establishing reimbursement. He raises concerns on cell phone companies that could end the profession of audiology. He also cites the need for audiologists to act and follow some changes that are needed.