News about hearing aids, hearing loss, cochlear implants, and more
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Strong evidence exists that hearing aids and cochlear implants can significantly improve social quality of life and perceived social handicap for adults with hearing loss, according to a systematic meta-analysis published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.
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Tinnitus Quest is a patient-driven international organization that funds groundbreaking tinnitus research, with the goal of accelerating treatments and breakthroughs while offering hope to millions affected by tinnitus.
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A Q&A with WS Audiology’s Sheena Oliver and Eric Branda explores how Signia’s Integrated Xperience (IX) platform improves speech-in-noise understanding, redoubles the audiological focus on performance, and addresses patient-specific needs.
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Starkey Hearing Foundation graduates 38 new hearing care providers in the Philippines, expanding access to life-changing services across underserved regions.
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Demant—the maker of Oticon and Bernafon hearing aids, as well as much of the world’s most advanced audiology test equipment—has announced its acquisition of KIND Group, one of Europe’s largest hearing aid retailers with about 650 retail clinics across Germany and several other countries.
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JVC has introduced its most advanced over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid to date, building on its earlier EH-Z1500 model with a host of new user-friendly features designed to support personalized hearing care at home.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have released a new global standard to protect gamers from hearing loss caused by prolonged exposure to loud sound.
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A new hypothesis suggests that the brain’s adaptation to hearing loss may backfire, contributing to cognitive decline and dementia.
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NASEM’s new report recommends standardized, patient-centered outcome measures in adult hearing care, including the APHAB and WIN tests for speech-in-noise assessments, and the RHHI for psychosocial evaluations.
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A new randomized clinical trial in JAMA Otolaryngology found that audiologist-fitted hearing aids deliver significantly better outcomes than over-the-counter (OTC) and hybrid distribution models. The study also showed no added benefit from high-end hearing aid technology, raising important questions about cost and care models for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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New research published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that seniors fitted with hearing aids and receiving audiologist-led support enjoyed more varied and higher-quality social interactions, encompassing a wider mix of friends, family, and acquaintances.
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With enhancements to the fitting range, environmental adaptability, and the introduction of a system that assesses the mechanical status of the hearing aid, Eargo 8 is designed to address the most persistent challenges in tiny in-ear over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.
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