PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE | Where Are We Going?
As of October 1, 2024, I am in the driver’s seat for this segment of the American Academy of Audiology’s journey. My responsibility is to guide us forward, keeping us on the right path and moving efficiently.
Building Blocks of a Balance Business
Any new business venture that requires a significant commitment of time, money, and human resources should not be taken lightly. This article is intended to help audiologists thinking about adding balance to their practice ask the right questions during their planning.
Tinnitus Management and Telehealth: A Personal Journey to Innovation in Audiology
The audiology landscape is ever-evolving with tinnitus and telehealth—two of the topics at the forefront of this transformation. These are not mere buzzwords; they encapsulate the essence of my daily practice and signify the progressive nature of audiology care.
Earwax (Cerumen): Current Insights and Long-Term Implications
The production of cerumen, also known as earwax, is attributed to the apocrine and sebaceous glands in the ear canal’s cartilaginous section. Initially, earwax presents as a transparent fluid, but its composition becomes darker due to the accumulation of hair follicles, dust, and epithelial tissue.
Teaching Vestibular Clinical Skills
By the time students are placed in a clinical rotation, they usually have repeated practice with various audiological assessments and treatment. This is not the case with vestibular diagnostics and treatment.
Clinical Noise Exposure Assessment Using Questionnaires
Noise exposure is a common risk factor for hearing loss, yet it is not systematically assessed in clinical settings. This may be due to lack of guidance on which noise exposure assessment tools are appropriate for clinical use.
ACADEMY NEWS | Trailblazers Unite: Reflections on the 2024 Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology Conference
From Thursday, September 12 to Saturday, September 14, 2024, 12 remarkable mid-career audiologists from all over the country gathered at the American Academy of Audiology’s headquarters in Reston, VA.
ON TREND | CareCredit Is Here Today to Help More People Hear Tomorrow
Synchrony, on behalf of CareCredit, conducted the Hearing Health & Loss Prevention Research Study to help uncover insights.