The Audiologist Informer

As predicted yesterday in this newsletter by HearingTracker's Matthew Allsop, Phonak has launched a new hearing aid model, Phonak Slim Lumity, that features a sleek new design with unique left and right fittings that follow the natural contour of the head. Slim Lumity will be available in 90 and 70 performance levels to licensed hearing care professionals in select markets starting April 25th.

Costco is now offering the Lexie B2 over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid on its website for $980—the first OTC hearing aid to be offered by the mass merchandiser.

Oxidative stress and inflammation have been identified as potential contributors to hearing loss. Here is a review of the major modifiable lifestyle risk factors associated with age-related hearing loss: exposure to noise and ototoxic chemicals, smoking, diet, physical activity, lifestyles, and chronic diseases.

Sen. John Fetterman's depression may have been a barrier in his stroke recovery, a doctor said. Newly fitted with a hearing aid, his mood, hearing, and speech are improving.