The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) announced the has release of a new Clinical Practice Resource that will help direct the treatment of patients with hearing loss: “Clinical Evaluation and Etiologic Diagnosis of Hearing Loss: A Clinical Practice Resource of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics.”
An analysis of more than 400 singers who sought treatment at UT Southwestern Medical Center for vocal injuries provides a wealth of data on a topic that’s often considered taboo to discuss in the singing community.
USound, a provider of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) loudspeakers for hearables and wearables, announced that it “is on a rapid path to replacing balanced armature microspeakers with MEMS speakers in most portable consumer electronics by 2025.”
This is Part 2 of a two-part series looking at why audiologists should consider transitioning to a person-centered approach —especially in light of developments around over-the-counter devices — and how they can make the mindset, practice, and business changes required.
The US Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Kansas City regional office has established a Regional Emphasis Program to target inspections of general industry and construction workplaces at high risk of noise exposure and to raise awareness among Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska employers of noise hazards and required safety measures, according to an announcement on the DOL website.
US-based audiology telehealth company Treble Health and Oto, the UK-based digital health startup for tinnitus support, have announced a collaboration to allow Oto app users to access Treble Health’s team of audiologists for telehealth consultations.
This four-part course taught by Dunay Schmulian, PhD, addresses causes and remedies for such things as vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout.
Bose is exiting the hearing aid market, according to an article in Tuesday’s "Boston Globe." The Bose SoundControl hearing aid was the first FDA-cleared self-fitting hearing aid for mild-to-moderate hearing losses, and helped define this distinct class of devices. It's possible the technology will be licensed or sold to another company.
Mild-to-moderate hearing loss is a difficult reality that millions of Americans struggle with, which is why the availability of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids is exciting for those who are impacted by hearing loss. While making OTC hearing aids more accessible is a promising step for consumers, we at NCL would be remiss if we didn’t underscore our concerns around the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed OTC hearing regulations as they currently exist.