News about hearing aids, hearing loss, cochlear implants, and more
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Phonak unveils four new additions to its Lumity hearing aid line, catering to diverse needs, including a new discreet RIC option with a disposable battery, super power BTE models, and pediatric-focused designs.
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The Beltone Serene hearing aid line has been expanded for enhanced accessibility and personalization, adding Behind-the-Ear (BTE) and custom in-ear options to its existing Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) styles. Engineered for hearing in noise, Serene also integrates Bluetooth LE for seamless connectivity with Auracast and Microsoft Windows PCs compatibility.
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Widex SmartRIC is a new L-shaped hearing aid designed to “L-evate” and increase the efficiency of its dual-microphone system for better directivity and hearing in noise. With advanced microphone angles and PureSound™ technology, users are provided with more natural sound immersion and up to 37 hours of rechargeable performance that includes a new, sleek, portable charger.
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ReSound has announced an extensive expansion of its flagship Nexia hearing aid line, introducing new Behind-the-Ear (BTE) and custom in-ear models to its previous Receiver-in-Ear (RIE) devices. Nexia is the first hearing aid line to offer Auracast audio broadcast technology and has also been designed for enhanced speech understanding in noise.
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The new Lexie B2 Plus Powered by Bose builds and improves on the previous B2s by introducing an optional in-app hearing test and a new convenient charging case for on-the-go users.
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Eargo announces two new self-fitting OTC hearing aids, the Eargo SE CIC and the LINK By Eargo earbud with Bluetooth audio streaming, bringing new innovations at more affordable prices to the company’s product portfolio. Priced at $1,650 and $799, respectively, these devices combine discreet designs with cutting-edge technology while offering consumers exceptional online telecare support.
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A groundbreaking study in 'Nature Communications' deciphers genetic roots of tinnitus, uncovering 29 new gene locations. Insights into synaptic areas and GABA receptors suggest potential treatments, while distinctions from hearing loss and links to broader health issues redefine our understanding of tinnitus and offer new avenues for precise therapies.
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In a groundbreaking initial trial, Akouos's AK-OTOF gene therapy demonstrated rapid and substantial hearing restoration in a person with congenital otoferlin deficiency. The results show significant promise for treating OTOF-mediated hearing loss globally, a condition affecting around 200,000 people worldwide.
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A new systematic review published in 'BMJ Public Health' sounds an alarm bell for the 3 billion e-gamers globally who may be at risk for hearing loss and tinnitus. The study unveils risks associated with extended gaming sessions and explores the need for hearing loss prevention.
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The Committee for Communication Access in America (CCAA) has conducted a survey to investigate why people who have hearing loss don't use assistive communication technology more, and they have now released a report of their findings.
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EssilorLuxottica takes center stage at CES 2024, revealing its first foray into consumer technology with Nuance Audio—a chic solution for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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Here's a quick whirlwind tour of the most exciting hearing-related technologies featured at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 9-12.
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