This video provides an introduction to auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD), and its pathophysiology, presentation and prevalence. You can read the full transcript below. What is ANSD? ANSD i…
This video provides an introduction to auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD), and its pathophysiology, presentation and prevalence. You can read the full transcript below. What is ANSD? ANSD i…
The idea of a rotational chair was first introduced by Robert Bárány in 1907 and has been used for a variety of different clinical needs since that time. However, newer vestibular tests, such as the…
When we refer to the admittance of the outer and middle ear system (i.e. its ability to convey sound energy) then we can consider the spring elements that compress and expand (like a spring) includin…
The first tympanometers in the 1950s were not able to compensate for negative middle ear pressure. This is no longer the case. Today, compensating for negative middle ear pressure is the clinical sta…
What is the subjective visual vertical (SVV) test? The subjective visual vertical (SVV) test is a method to test an individual's perception of verticality. In the SVV test, the patient's task is to a…
Interacoustics is happy to announce the launch of the Virtualis balance rehabilitation solutions as the newest addition to their balance portfolio. The new Virtualis solutions harness the power of fu…
In this quick guide, you’ll learn how to use the Probe Placement Indicator in the Affinity Compact software. The importance and challenges of probe tube placement Probe tube placement is critical whe…
Working with individual setups (test protocols) There are many different demands and wishes regarding how an audiometer should both function and appear depending on the specific situation and nationa…
What is IA-AMTAS? IA-AMTAS is a special test within the Affinity Suite that provides an automated method for obtaining a diagnostic hearing test; including air and bone conduction thresholds with mas…
Introduction Free field measurements are really valuable when it comes to understanding your patients hearing function via speech tests or even applying aided testing. However they can be difficult t…
What is the speech in noise (SIN) test? The SIN test is a method of testing a patient’s functional hearing in the presence of competing sound (Taylor, 2003). The objective of this is to identify thei…
