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'The Cut' Profiles Bradley Cooper's Ear Doctor from 'A Star is Born'

Feb 26, 2019 | Music & Entertainment | 0 |

In an article published in “The Cut,” Dr William Slatterly III of House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles, discusses how his first role in a major movie came to be.

Phonak Marvel Named 2019 Edison Awards' Finalist

Feb 11, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 |

The Edison Awards, named after Thomas Alva Edison, recognizes and honors innovators and innovations. The Edison Awards will announce gold, silver, and bronze award winners at the Edison Awards Gala held Thursday, April 4, 2019 in New York City.

Oaktree Products to Distribute Alango's Wear & Hear Line of Hearing Devices

Feb 11, 2019 | Hearing Aids, Hearing Products, Over the Counter, People | 0 |

According to the agreement, Oaktree will sell Alango’s “Wear & Hear” line of personal hearing devices via their catalog, online store, and specialty channels in North America.

HHTM Releases New Book, 'Interpersonal Audiology,' by Brian Taylor, AuD

Jan 31, 2019 | Practice Building | 0 |

In the ”New Age” of patient autonomy—as persons with hearing loss increasingly have the ability to self-direct their care by testing and purchasing hearing devices over-the-counter—counseling and customization are components that still require a human element, and at the heart of this human element is Interpersonal Audiology.

'CNBC' Reports Apple in Talks with Private Medicare Plans to Subsidize Cost of Apple Watch

Jan 23, 2019 | Common Risk Factors, Financial Services, Medicare & Insurance, Patient Care, Prevention, Vestibular Care, Vestibular Treatment | 0 |

According to the report, the newest version of the Apple Watch—which retails for $399—includes features like fall detection and an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor which can help detect irregular heart rhythm. Insurers are looking to subsidize the cost—which may be unaffordable for some senior Medicare patients—as a preventative strategy to detect potentially expensive health problems before they worsen.

Idaho Insurers Now Required to Cover Children's Hearing Aids

Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 |

Idaho insurers are now required to cover the cost of hearing aids for children, after a rule change passed unanimously by the Idaho legislature on January 17.

Adult Cochlear Implant Users' QoL May Be Correlated with Detecting Emotion in Speech

Jan 18, 2019 | Bone-Conduction Solutions, Implants & Bone Conduction | 0 |

Implant users filled out a survey regarding their quality of life that asked questions about social interaction and self-esteem, among others. Those who had correctly identified more emotional utterances were found to also report better quality of life.

Listen Technologies Launches 'Listen Everywhere' WiFi Product

Jan 10, 2019 | Assistive Technologies | 0 |

Listen EVERYWHERE can be utilized in houses of worship and classroom settings where ambient noise and distance can make it difficult for congregants and students to hear audio clearly. The product also can be used in indoor arenas and airports and in combination with other ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) systems such as ListenRF, ListenIR, or ListenLOOP for assistive listening.

Spectrum Brands' $2 Billion Sale of Battery and Lighting Business to Energizer Complete

Jan 3, 2019 | Industry News | 0 |

The deal, which includes Rayovac and Varta hearing aid batteries, is forecast to potentially expand Energizer’s pricing power in its battery unit and expand its overseas presence in places like Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe

Editor’s Picks: Top-25 'Hearing Review' Feature Articles in 2018

Jan 2, 2019 | Assistive Devices | 0 |

Last week, we showcased the most important news items in “The Hearing Review“ during 2018. This week, we present the Editor’s Picks for the 25 most important feature articles and digital media published in “Hearing Review” during the past year, listed in chronological order.

Top 'Hearing Review' News Articles in 2018

Dec 26, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 |

Feel like the year slipped away from you too quickly? Here’s a roundup of the top news items featured in ‘The Hearing Review’ during 2018.

NIDCD's Mission Focuses on Hearing and Balance Research

Dec 11, 2018 | Vestibular Care, Vestibular Training | 0 |

According to Judith Cooper, PhD—acting director of the NIDCD and director of the NIDCD Division of Scientific Programs who is quoted in the article—NIDCD research is primarily focused on identifying hearing loss genes; determining barriers to treatment and evaluating new “service delivery and screening models,” and the application of cochlear implant technology in the development of “other neural prostheses.”

Author: Hearing Review Staff