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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Hear the World Foundation: CHF 2.57 Million in Sustainable Aid for People in Need with Hearing Loss
May 22, 2019
Sonova’s corporate foundation supported 23 projects worldwide in the financial year 2018/19 Thanks to his new hearing aids, Samuel can finally hear again. His hearing loss was discovered during... Read More
Industry
HHTM Officially Launches FindHearing.com, a New Resource for Consumers with Hearing Loss
May 21, 2019
HHTM is officially launching a new consumer-focused site: FindHearing.com Read More
Ida Institute Growing up with Hearing Loss Tool Adds New Chapter on Infants and Toddlers
May 20, 2019
Ida Institute introduced a renamed and updated Growing Up with Hearing Loss tool that features a new chapter on the youngest people with hearing loss, newborns through age 3. The renamed tool is an up... Read More
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British Academy of Audiology 16th Annual Conference
May 16, 2019
Join us for the 16th Annual Conference of the British Academy of Audiology which will be taking place in Liverpool at the ACC on the 14th and 15th November 2019. Read More
Associations
Call for Nominations for 2019 Oticon Focus on People Awards
May 15, 2019
Oticon, Inc. is looking for outstanding people with hearing loss for the 2019 Oticon Focus on People Awards. The national awards program honors students, adults and advocacy volunteers with any degree... Read More
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ClearCaptions® Unveils Blue, New Innovative Caption Phone Blending Modern Tech and Accessibility
May 14, 2019
Latest call captioning phone blends touchscreen display with familiar push buttons to make phone calls easier than ever for those with hearing loss Read More
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New Oticon Medical Ponto 4 Brings Open and Balanced Sound Experience to Bone Anchored Users For the First Time
May 13, 2019
Oticon Medical announced today that it has obtained 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the new Ponto 4, a small and high performing sound processor that marks... Read More
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Changing the Patient Experience in Hearing Healthcare
May 13, 2019
Gary Rosenblum, President of Oticon, Inc., was a featured speaker at the HealthTech Future Forum, a professional gathering that explored transition and opportunity in modern healthcare, held on May 6... Read More
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Scott Davis Named President of GN Hearing North America
May 8, 2019
Scott Davis has been named president of GN Hearing North America. He begins June 1. Read More
Industry
NIH Names Debara Tucci as Next NIDCD Director
May 4, 2019
Dr. Tucci to join NIH September 3, 2019 Read More
Associations
Severe Tinnitus Associated with Suicide Attempts in Women
May 3, 2019
JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck SurgeryBottom Line: Previously, severe ringing in the ears (tinnitus) has been associated with depression and anxiety, and a 2016 study reported an associatio... Read More
Research
MG Development Launches PerfectDry Lux Rechargeable for ZPower Rechargeable Hearing Aid Systems
May 3, 2019
Developed by ZPower and MG Development, the Rechargeable PerfectDry Lux provides simultaneous dehumidification to remove moisture, UV-C cleaning to kill bacteria, and charging for hearing aids using Z... Read More
Industry
"Voices of Family Members" #1 Sound Americans Would Miss if They Lost Their Hearing
May 2, 2019
With an estimated 122 million calls made on Mother’s Day, how can hearing loss affect crucial connections with friends and family members? Read on for more information and to see how your readers ca... Read More
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Oticon Opn™ Brings Speech Understanding on Par with Normal Hearing to Veterans and Active Duty Military Service Personnel
May 1, 2019
Oticon Opn S™, the revolutionary new hearing aid that takes the open sound experience and the unique benefits of BrainHearing™ technology to the next level, is now available through the Veterans A... Read More
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Oticon's National "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work" Day Educates and Entertains
April 30, 2019
More than 100 children joined their parents at Oticon, Inc. headquarters on April 25 for national “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work” Day. The workday-long event featured a variety of organized... Read More
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ClearCaptions® Launches Mobile Captioning Application for iPhone Users
April 30, 2019
Leading provider of call captioning service announces new app for iOS® platform Read More
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HearVietnam: Thanks to a CI, Tung Lam has the Chance to Listen and Talk
April 29, 2019
Thanks to a cochlear implant, Tung Lam has the chance to listen and talk Read More
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Signia Offers Free Hearing Screenings Nationwide in Support of Better Hearing Month
April 23, 2019
To support Better Hearing Month this May, Signia is presenting our ‘Hear Across America’ initiative. Signia is inviting hearing care professionals around the country to host free screening events... Read More
Industry
Ponto Trial Companion App Supports and Engages Patients in Trial Process for Bone Anchored Hearing Solutions
April 23, 2019
Oticon Medical introduces the Ponto Trial Companion App, a simple-to-use app that provides an easy way for patients to evaluate whether bone anchored hearing and the Ponto Sound System are the right d... Read More
Industry
Low Use of Hearing Aids Among Older Hispanic/Latino Adults in U.S.
April 19, 2019
JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck SurgeryOriginal InvestigationHearing Aid Prevalence and Factors Related to Use Among Older Adults From the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Bo... Read More
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