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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
MED-EL USA Launches 2018-19 Ideas4Ears Children's Invention Contest
November 12, 2018
In honor of World Inventors‘ Day, the company is launching the 2018-19 Ideas4Ears Children’s Invention Contest. Last year, there were two winners from America who won a trip to MED-EL’s internat... Read More
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Oticon Kaizn, World's First Personal AI Assistant for Your Ears, Wins Two 2019 CES Innovation Awards
November 10, 2018
Oticon Kaizn™, the world’s first personal AI assistant for your ears, has received a 2019 CES Best of Innovation Award in the Software and Mobile Apps category, and has been named a CES Innovation... Read More
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Phonak Honored For 'Accessibility' and '3D Printing' with Two CES 2019 Innovation Awards
November 9, 2018
Phonak today announced it has been named a two-time CES® 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree for ‘Accessibility’ with Phonak Audéo Marvel and ‘3D Printing’ with Phonak Virto B-Titanium. Read More
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Cochlear and GN Hearing Strengthen Technology and Commercial Alliance to Develop Best-in-Class Integrated Hearing Solutions
November 8, 2018
Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, and GN (GN.CO), the global leader in intelligent audio solutions, today signed a new agreement to significantly expand... Read More
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Phonak Teams Up with Microsoft to Improve Access to Hearing Care Over Distance
November 6, 2018
Phonak’s new collaboration with Microsoft Read More
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Chronic Exposure to Excess Noise May Increase Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke
November 5, 2018
Exposure to environmental noise appears to increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes by fueling the activity of a brain region involved in stress response. Read More
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AG Bell and LEAD-K Reach Historic Agreement
October 30, 2018
Five representatives from Language Equality and Advocacy for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and five representatives from the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) recently... Read More
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GN Hearing Executive Vies for Denmark's Leader of the Year 2018
October 29, 2018
Anders Hedegaard, CEO of GN Hearing, is one of five leaders competing for Denmark's most prestigious leadership award, “Leader of the Year 2018.” The winner will be announced on November 21 at the... Read More
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New Research Provides Strong Evidence of the Value of Ida Institute Tools in Person-Centered Care
October 25, 2018
The study found that using the Ida Living Well tool shifted the emphasis in appointments away from difficulties of living with hearing loss to more positive and proactive communication and lifestyle d... Read More
Research
Sonova Investor & Analyst Day 2018: Focus on Strategic Agenda and Latest Innovations
October 19, 2018
Stäfa (Switzerland), October 19, 2018 – Sonova Holding AG, the world’s leading provider of hearing solutions, today holds its annual Investor & Analyst Day. Senior management will... Read More
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Student Opportunities at CI2019
October 18, 2018
ACI Alliance and The University of Miami, Department of Otolaryngology/Ear Institute invite students and residents with an interest in hearing loss and auditory implants to attend the CI2019 Pediatric... Read More
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Oticon Focus on People Awards Celebrates 20 Years with Gala Ceremony Honoring 2018 Award Winners
October 17, 2018
The Oticon Focus on People Awards celebrated a 20-year milestone at a gala event honoring the 2018 Oticon Focus on People Award winners. Held on October 13 at the OticonNext Conference in Orlando, the... Read More
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Revolutionary Phonak Marvel Hearing Aids: The Ultimate Combination of Exceptional Sound Quality and Universal Bluetooth Connectivity
October 16, 2018
Phonak, the world’s leading hearing aid provider, introduces Marvel - a revolutionary hearing aid family that combines the benefits of exceptional speech understanding and reduced listening effort i... Read More
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OticonNEXT Conference Takes an In-Depth Look at "What's Next" in Hearing Care and Hearing Solutions
October 15, 2018
The OticonNEXT Conference explored the dynamics of the evolving hearing healthcare industry and the hearing solutions, strategies, tools and tactics hearing care professionals will need to shape their... Read More
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British Society of Audiology e-Conference
October 12, 2018
The UK’s largest virtual Audiology Conference featuring eminent speakers on a wide range of Audiology topics. Access all talks from 1st – 31st December 2018. Read More
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Grason-Stadler Releases Allegro
October 11, 2018
Grason-Stadler Releases Allegro a new handheld screening tympanometer. Read More
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Risk of Hospital Re-Admission Is High for Older Adults with Hearing Loss, NYU Researchers Find
October 8, 2018
As many hospitals work to find ways to reduce costs and improve care, a new study by researchers at NYU finds that patients' hearing loss significantly increases their risk for hospital re-admission. Read More
Research
FDA Allows Marketing of First Self-fitting Hearing Aid Controlled by the User
October 5, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of a new device intended to amplify sounds for individuals 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment (hearing l... Read More
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Widex Wins Design Award for New Hearing Aid TV-Streaming Solution
October 3, 2018
Widex has received a prestigious Red Dot design award for the elegant WIDEX TV PLAY(TM). Read More
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CareCredit Creates "Insights From the Outside" - A Panel of 'Doctorpreneurs' to Share Best Practices
October 2, 2018
To facilitate the sharing of insights, ideas, and best practices, CareCredit created Insights from the Outside, a panel of “doctorpreneurs” from across many healthcare specialties including dentis... Read More
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