In this longitudinal study, researchers collected detailed information on dietary intake every four years and found that women whose diets most closely resembled the AMED or DASH dietary patterns had an approximately 30% lower risk of moderate or worse hearing loss, compared with women whose diets resembled these dietary patterns the least.
Read More
In an experiment, 5-month-old subjects spent 40% longer listening to sounds from babies than adult vocalizations of the same vowels.
Read More
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) announced that Plural Publishing, which produces academic and clinical publications covering audiology and speech-language pathology, has become an ASHA Corporate Partner.
Read More
The annual recognition program honored 47 women in 2018 for their professional achievements, leadership, and contributions to the broader Twin Cities’ community.
Read More
In 2017, for the first time in its 10-year history, the Hear the World Foundation made hearing possible for three needy children with profound hearing loss in Panama, by means of donated cochlear implants.
Read More
The FTC has imposed a fine of $47,203,036 against Global Concepts Limited Inc, which will be partially suspended after they pay $500,000 for false advertising claims associated with the MSA 30X personal sound amplification device (PSAP). According to the FTC, the defendants sold nearly 3 million of the devices through 2017, including through retailers such as CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, generating total sales of $47.2 million.
Read More
The donation will enable the AAA Foundation to award five $5,000 academic scholarships to deserving students.
Read More
During the 175th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, being held May 7-11, 2018, in Minneapolis, Litovsky will present data showing a new technique that synchronizes the cochlear signals that stimulate the brain in a way that is similar to people who can hear normally.
Read More
Listen Technologies was among 44 companies recognized based on the development and successful implementation of measures that create inclusive cultures where women can contribute and succeed.
Read More
The researchers found that sensory hair cell death occurred immediately after exposure to loud noise and was irreversible. Neuron damage, however, had a delayed onset, opening a window of opportunity for treatment.
Read More
Once in a while, something comes along so interesting that it qualifies as a “Eureka moment” without even being directly related to hard science or clinical topics. One such instance is the recent TED Talk by Justin Osmond titled “Embracing Our Limitations.” Watch the TED Talk and get the inside scoop on its creation from Osmond in this interview by Douglas Beck, AuD.
Read More
As an ambassador for Sonova’s hearing instrument brand Phonak, Brügger will be actively involved in a range of projects around the globe designed to support people with hearing loss.
Read More
The campaign, timed to coincide with Better Hearing Month, offers links to noise-level apps, access to free earplugs, and educational information at HearingAtWork.org.
Read More
Each BHSM, AG Bell raises awareness that early hearing screening and intervention is available and that getting the help a child, teen, or adult with hearing loss needs is key to ensuring communication access and successful and independent lives.
Read More
This week, Barry Freeman answers questions about how many hearing aids sold are rechargeable, and what a hearing aid user can do to get the most hours out of a rechargeable hearing aid battery. Get new insights into power issues, and ask your own questions here!
Read More