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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Sonic Captivate™ Shows What Life Sounds Like With Easier Listening and Fewer Distractions at 2019 AAA Conference
March 25, 2019
Sounds in the massive AAA exhibit hall will create an ideal setting for conference participants to experience Sonic Captivate™, the groundbreaking new hearing aid family that provides a personalized... Read More
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Association of Demographic and Hearing-Related Factors With Cochlear Implant-Related Quality of Life
March 23, 2019
JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryIMPORTANCE Only limited evidence is available describing the contribution of patient-related factors to quality of life in adults with cochlear implants.OBJE... Read More
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Oticon Opn Play™ Opens a World of Sound for Children of All Ages in All Sound Environments
March 21, 2019
Oticon Opn Play™ unleashes the full potential of Oticon’s open sound experience to give children with hearing loss 360° access to meaningful sound. The new child-friendly hearing solution improve... Read More
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Signia's Styletto Wins iF Gold Design Award
March 20, 2019
Signia’s Styletto hearing aid recently won the iF Gold Award for product design, one of the most prestigious design recognitions. Read More
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Oticon Opn S™ Delivers Speech Understanding in Noisy Environments on Par with Normal Hearing
March 20, 2019
New Oticon Opn S™ provides Oticon’s highest level of cognitive support, empowering patients to participate in the same social settings as their normal-hearing peers. A powerful new platform with a... Read More
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Ida Institute Introduces New Initiatives at 2019 American Academy of Audiology Conference
March 19, 2019
The Ida Institute will introduce a number of new resources and initiatives at the annual American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Conference – from apps to eLearning courses and various new projects aime... Read More
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Sonic Captivate™ Makes Listening Easier with Fewer Distractions
March 18, 2019
The new Captivate™ hearing aid family from Sonic delivers on the 4S Foundation of natural sound, speech understanding in noise, simplicity and style to provide a personalized hearing experience... Read More
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Ida Institute Collaborates with Mayo Clinic and HLAA to Launch New Online Support Group for People with Hearing Loss
March 18, 2019
Ida Institute has collaborated with the Mayo Clinic to launch Mayo Clinic Connect for Hearing Loss, an online community where patients with hearing loss and their families share experiences, exchange... Read More
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Oticon Breaks the Rules. Again. Visit the Oticon Exhibit (#1012) at 2019 AAA!
March 12, 2019
Visit the Oticon exhibit (#1012) at the 2019 American Academy of Audiology Conference to discover how the newest technology from Oticon breaks with the traditional approach to supporting hearing loss... Read More
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Second Generation of ZPower Batteries Provides New Levels of Performance
March 11, 2019
Widex today announced the second generation ZPower Rechargeable System – an upgrade that has taken every element of how the battery system works into account, from the charger station software to th... Read More
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Hearing Industry Veteran Brian Taylor, AuD, Joins Signia as Director, Scientific & Product Marketing
March 7, 2019
Brian Taylor, AuD, joins Signia as Director, Scientific & Product Marketing. Read More
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Audioscan Introducing Exciting New Features at AAA 2019 (Booth #701)
March 7, 2019
Audioscan is introducing two exciting features at AAA 2019 that make it easier and faster than ever to give your patients the best possible hearing experience. Learn how you can simplify real ear veri... Read More
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How to Eat Like an Audiologist: A New Cookbook to Benefit the American Academy of Audiology Foundation
March 6, 2019
A new cookbook featuring recipes and notes from legendary audiology heroes and leaders in the field is available from the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), with all proceeds benefitting the AAA Fou... Read More
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Second Generation of ZPower Batteries Provide New Levels of Performance
March 5, 2019
Widex introduces the Second Generation ZPower Rechargeable System, giving Widex rechargeable hearing aid users more flexibility and performance than ever before. Read More
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Sivantos and Widex Successfully Complete Merger: New Company to Operate as WS Audiology
March 1, 2019
The successful merger between two leading hearing aid companies has created a strong player with combined revenues of more than EUR 1.7 billion, over 10,000 employees and one of the strongest R&D team... Read More
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Sivantos Launches Styletto Connect
March 1, 2019
Built upon Signia’s revolutionary SLIM-RIC form factor and Signia Nx technology platform, Styletto Connect combines exceptional design with high-quality connectivity to the wearer’s smartphone to... Read More
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MED-EL USA Announces 2019 Ideas4Ears Grand Prize Winner
March 1, 2019
In honor of World Hearing Day on Sunday, March 3, I’m sharing some fun and exciting news from MED-EL USA. The company has selected their 2019 Ideas4Ears competition winner – 8-year-old Jaylin Mace... Read More
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Widex USA Donates $22,000 to the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults
February 28, 2019
Widex USA recently donated $22,000 to the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC), a division of Helen Keller Services (HKS), as part of the company’s ongoing commitment... Read More
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Reps. Thompson and McKinley Reintroduce Congressional World Hearing Day Resolution
February 27, 2019
Livonia, Michigan – February 26, 2019 • According to WHO, 466 million people across the globe live with disabling hearing loss, and over one billion people aged 12-35 are at risk of hearing... Read More
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Phonak Marvel: The Ultimate Combination of Exceptional Sound Quality and Universal Bluetooth® Connectivity is Now Available with Telecoil and New SlimTip Titanium
February 26, 2019
The SlimTip Titanium is a premium solution resulting from Phonak’s expertise in manufacturing of customized titanium shells. The new SlimTip Titanium is stronger than industry standard acrylic, is h... Read More
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