The Audiologist Informer

Results from this study show high noise levels within the NICU environment and incubators, with noise that exceeds the recommendations of the AAP, WHO, and EPA guidelines (noises exceeding 100 dBA and dBSPL inside and outside the incubator, respectively). Additionally, external noises sound duller (less bright/sharp), taking on a more tonal character inside the incubator. The authors also note the importance of adequate exposure to sound in the extra-uterine environment rather than complete deprivation.

The right-leaning think tank offers a brief but informative point-counterpoint for why Medicare should or should not cover hearing aids.

For patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), vestibular assessment is beneficial for predicting hearing outcome, according to a study published online in the Frontiers of Neurology.

The authors present current research and propose five steps to guide hearing care professionals in addressing clients’ social-emotional well-being throughout the audiological rehabilitation process and provide clinical considerations in implementing the 5-step plan.