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AHead Simulations' ALEX enables real-time group listening to the manikin’s in-canal microphones, turning complex technology into clear, shared experiences that accelerate decisions.
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Jimena Garcia will oversee commercial leadership for both the Phonak and Unitron, as Mayer relocates to Switzerland in his new role as VP of Hearing Instruments Wholesale EMEA and Distributor Markets.
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Following Sandy Brandmeier's retirement at the end of 2024, Sonova has officially announced Nicholai Dessypris as the company's new President of Hearing Instruments (HI) Wholesale, North America.
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Here is a highly subjective list of the 10 most important trends and events that shaped the hearing aid and healthcare field in 2024.
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SponsoredResearch shows that strong social connections significantly improve health outcomes, underscoring the importance of effective communication, especially for patients with hearing loss.
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SponsoredRoger microphones build an invisible bridge between a speaker’s voice and your hearing aid or cochlear implant, significantly boosting speech understanding, especially in noisy, complicated listening environments.
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Phonak has developed the new Enhancing Cognitive Health via Hearing Optimization (ECHHO) program for hearing care professionals with the goal of empowering them with the knowledge and tools to better integrate the cognitive health aspect into their discussions with clients.
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SponsoredPhonak’s Lumity family has been designed to optimize speech understanding in the many settings people often find themselves during their daily lives.
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The 2023 survey summarizes audiologists' mask usage during the pandemic, highlighting the communication challenges with masks, the perceived value of masks, and the overall impact on patient interactions and perceptions in clinical settings.
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SponsoredYour patients can now choose CeruStop (SDS 5 receivers) or CeruShield (SDS 4.0 receivers) when placing orders for most RIC devices.
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After a flat 2022, US hearing aid sales have rebounded in 2023, showcasing steady growth. Most global hearing aid manufacturers are reporting significant sales gains, attributing success to innovative products and strategic acquisitions. Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, while evolving, so far have not significantly disrupted professional sales, but may instead represent an "additive sales effect."
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Warner Tech-care Products LLC has teamed up with Intricon and Tuned as the US distributor for the new Tuned Lumen 155 OTC self-fitting hearing aids for hearing care providers. The companies are hoping to give hearing care professionals new options and tools for participating in the OTC hearing aid market with Tuned Lumen 155 self-fitting hearing aids.
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