Dec. 18, 2025 | Ethan Simmons Extended high frequencies, above 8 kHz, can make speech more intelligible in noisy environments. When we speak, the air moving through our vocal cords generates soundwaves vibrating at different frequencies: the higher the frequency, the higher the pitch. Most of our modern audio technology, including hearing aids, headphones, and […]
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SHS audiologist ‘hopeful’ about hearing aid ruling
Oct. 21, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Adults with mild to moderate hearing loss are able to purchase hearing aids without a prescription A decision by the Food and Drug Administration that permits hearing aids to be sold without consulting a medical professional could be a positive development, Speech and Hearing Science audiologist Sadie Braun said. […]