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New Study Evaluates How Different Face Masks Affect the Acoustics of Speech (FamVeld/shutterstock.com)

New Study Evaluates How Different Face Masks Affect the Acoustics of Speech

A new study published in The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America examined how the different types…

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Use of Diagnostics and Intervention in Children with SNHL (Africa Studio/shutterstock.com)

Use of Diagnostics and Intervention in Children with SNHL

As audiologists, we know that early detection and intervention for permanent, sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is critical for…

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Noise Pollution and Health Effects

A recent article in Medical News Today highlights some of the less obvious effects noise and noise pollution…

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The Sound of the End Marks a New Beginning (oatawa/shutterstock.com)

The Sound of the End Marks a New Beginning

A ghost corners and gets Pac-man. Mario, Luigi, or Princess Peach crash the kart against a barrier. A…

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Covid-19 Impact

COVID-19 and Its Impact on Hearing Health Care for Older Adults

As audiologists, we are acutely aware that COVID-19 and related prevention and mitigation efforts have impacted our practices and our…

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He’s Falling Behind: Virtual Learning and Impact on Students with Disabilities (Veja/shutterstock.com)

He’s Falling Behind: Virtual Learning and Impact on Students with Disabilities

It’s a difficult time for everyone. Learning is virtual for many children, which is bringing new problems for…

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