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Published Mar 28, 2025

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NAL-NL3 and New Modules Introduced for More Precise and Personalized Hearing Aid Fittings

Australia's National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) has unveiled its first update in 15 years to the world's most-used prescriptive hearing aid fitting tool, along with new modules that should enhance individualized hearing care.

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BYO Headphones: Tuning into the Next-Gen Bluetooth Broadcast at the Sydney Opera House

In the near future, everyone will have the ability to tune into Bluetooth Auracast broadcasts—with personalized audio—in theaters, cinemas, airports, and more, writes HearingTracker's Abram Bailey, AuD.

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Terahertz Imaging: A Breakthrough in Non-Invasive Cochlear Visualization

Researchers have discovered a groundbreaking use of terahertz (THz) imaging to visualize cochlear structures, potentially leading to non-invasive, high-resolution diagnostics for hearing loss and other conditions.

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AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo: Day One Recap | AAA

The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Convention is being held this week in New Orleans. Here is AAA's overview of the first day's activities.

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Yeasound RIC700 Plus: Lab and Audiologist Tested for Real-World Performance and Value

Dr. Steve Taddei reports that while it’s not the best in any single category, the mid-level $599 price of Yeasound RIC700 Plus makes it a well-rounded choice for those seeking a preset-based OTC hearing aid.

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Cochlear and GN Expand R&D Partnership for Integrated Hearing Solutions

Cochlear and GN's Smart Hearing Alliance will create innovative technologies, leveraging AI to help support seamless integration between the company's devices, including a new bimodal control in the Nucleus Smart App.

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Vaccination for prevention of hearing loss: a scoping review

Researchers show that vaccination may be a key strategy for the primary prevention of hearing loss in children and adolescents, not just for rubella and meningitis but also for 26 other causes.

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Changes in Perceived Tinnitus Sound Qualities Following Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (IBCT) for Tinnitus

A distinguished group of tinnitus researchers concludes that ICBT can change the perceived qualities of tinnitus sound, reduce tinnitus severity, and address other aspects, such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

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