One great thing about having multiple cochlear implant manufacturers is that they are constantly innovating and producing new technology! A new processor launch is thrilling, and the first question on everybody’s mind is, “When can I get my hands on it?!?” Unfortunately, the second question is often, “Will my insurance cover it?!?” Here are someContinue reading “Insurance Coverage for CI Surgery and Upgrades”
Tag Archives: Audiology
Gain
Gain is the amount of intensity (loudness) a hearing aid (or other amplifying device, like a loudspeaker or microphone) adds to the incoming sound signal.
Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Ear Wax
Yuck! Let’s talk about ear wax, otherwise known as cerumen, a gross fact of life that actually has some pretty incredible properties!
What Is a Decibel?
The decibel is a measure of the intensity (loudness) of sound. It is named for Alexander Graham Bell. Decibel is abbreviated dB. Humans with intact hearing systems can typically detect sounds between 0 and 140 (the point at which sound starts to hurt and becomes more “feeling” than “hearing”) decibels.
Binaural, Bimodal, Bilateral
BINAURAL Binaural means the ability of the auditory system to combine input from both ears to the brain.
What Is an Audiologist?
AUDIOLOGIST: An audiologist is a professional trained to diagnose and treat non-medical problems of hearing and balance. The entry degree for audiologists is either a clinical doctorate (AuD) or research doctorate (PhD), though audiologists used to be able to practice with a Master’s Degree, so some have been grandfathered in.
AG Bell 2012: Friday Concurrent Sessions
In this post: What Does Acoustic Accessibility Look Like and The Impact of Auditory Verbal Therapy on Literacy Skills.
The Cochlear Implant Process: From Identification to Candidacy to Activation and Beyond!
When you begin to investigate cochlear implants for your child or yourself, the amount of information, terminology, and decisions can seem overwhelming. Once you feel that you have a handle on things, someone throws another twist or curve your way. Don’t you just want someone to hold your hand and walk you through the processContinue reading “The Cochlear Implant Process: From Identification to Candidacy to Activation and Beyond!”
All About Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the internal perception of sound in the absence of an external sound source. Often called “ringing in the ears” or described as a rushing, whirring sound, tinnitus affects people with and without hearing loss and can be one of the most difficult conditions to treat.
Mapping a Cochlear Implant
Mapping (or MAPping) is the term for programming a cochlear implant to the specifications and needs of its user. While any cochlear implant user, or parent, caregiver, or family member of a CI user, has probably attended countless mapping appointments with an audiologist, the process is often confusing or poorly understood.
Elizabeth A. Rosenzweig 