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Telehealth in Audiology: Where Does Validity Really Live?
An audiologist explains why telehealth may provide valid, accessible auditory processing disorder (APD) care, with clinical standards that are matched to the questions being asked.
Opinion Articles
Opinion pieces from Hearing Tracker staff and contributors
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Be On Offense: Self-Advocacy and Hearing Loss
Dustin Giannelli shares how hearing loss and a brush with basketball legend Michael Jordan shaped his life, inspired HearsDustin.com, and sparked a powerful message of self-advocacy and inclusion.
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“Auracast is Here!” Now What?
Audiologist and hearing advocate Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD, says that although Auracast holds great promise for the future, it will take some time and several provisions before hearing aid users and others benefit from it. Until then, telecoils and loop systems represent an exceptional and practical solution.
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Untreated Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids, and Cognition: Correlational Outcomes 2025
A multidisciplinary group of authors explores the growing body of research on hearing loss, hearing aids, and cognitive health and concludes that audiologists and hearing healthcare professionals have an obligation to present a balanced perspective on the science.
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Breaking Barriers and Increasing Accessibility for People with Hearing Loss
New technology like the Apple Airpods Pro hearing aid mode are widening options and solutions for people who are living with the challenges of hearing loss.
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How to Alleviate Ear Pain While Flying
Effective strategies to prevent ear pain during flights, from decongestants and earplugs to natural techniques like the Valsalva maneuver. Learn how to protect your ears and avoid discomfort during air travel.
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Sony vs Jabra: Comparing Two Popular OTC Hearing Aids
As a regular wearer of Sony's CRE-E10 OTC hearing aids, I got a chance to try out the Jabra's Enhance Plus OTC hearing aid. Here's how they compare.
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The Vital Connection Between Hearing Health and Well-Being
Hearing health significantly impacts physical and mental well-being, influencing communication, social integration, and overall quality of life. Advanced hearing solutions improve interactions and reduce cognitive strain, emphasizing the need for routine hearing checks and accessible, affordable hearing aids.
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Improving Accessibility for Hearing Aids: Adam Karp's Journey from Lively to Jabra Enhance and Beyond
Adam Karp, co-founder of Lively in 2018 who is departing as CEO of Jabra, has helped revolutionize the hearing aid industry by improving the quality of the digital care model. In this interview, Karp reflects on and celebrates the company's achievements and team approach.
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Are Hearing Aids Now Golden?
The Golden Bachelor has broke new ground in positioning hearing aids as not just devices for improving communication, but also making people more sexy.
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Patrick Freuler and the Audacious Journey of Audicus Hearing Aids
Pioneering online hearing tests as well as a unique subscription hearing aid service that offers free upgrades every 18 months, Audicus estimates it has saved customers $50 million while prioritizing innovation and personalized support.
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The Other X in Tech: South Africa’s Nic Klopper Envisons hearX and Lexie as the Engine for Affordable Hearing Solutions
Nic Klopper and his team at hearX want to bring high-quality, lower-cost hearing aids and assistance from Pretoria to a world that desperately needs them.