For the third quarter of 2011, the William Demant Holding Group (WDH) reports that its hearing aid business generated high organic growth rates and captured significant market shares. The company also said that it expects the wholesale revenues of hearing aids to exceed market growth by 6% to 8% and to continue earnings and growth.
Read MoreInteracoustics is introducing two new diagnostics products. The company has released Callisto, a portable hearing aid fitting solution, and the AD629, a stand-alone and a PC-based audiometer in one box.
Read MoreThe American Hearing Research Foundation (AHRF) has selected five grants to fund in 2012. The awardees were selected from 35 research proposals submitted to the hearing health research organization.
Read MoreAs part of Phonaks recent platform upgrade to Spice+, the company has introduced Nios S H2O, a new pediatric hearing aid with a water and dirt resistant housing. Combined with the Nada S line, the Nios S H20 completes Phonaks pediatric portfolio.
Read MoreSycle.net has announced new patient management and hearing aid invoicing features in the latest version of its hearing practice management software.
Read MoreIts the holiday season, and Siemens is offering a new Aquaris Starter Gift Pack that includes a pair of the company’s waterproof hearing aids and some free accessories.
Read MoreThe Audio Engineering Society (AES) has announced a call for papers for its AES 47th Conference on Music Induced Hearing Disorders. The conference will be held in Chicago, June 20 – 22, 2012, at Columbia College.
Read MoreSolar Ear founder and CEO Howard Weinstein was selected as social entrepreneur of the year by World Technology Network (WTN) for Solar Ears solar-powered, battery rechargeable, inexpensive hearing aid solution designed for people in developing countries where there is limited access to batteries and affordable hearing aids.
Read MoreBeing deaf shouldnt stop anyone from creating the music they love. Thats the mantra of music producer Darnell Parks, founder and chairman of H.E.A.R. Me Out, a non-profit organization with a mission to connect hearing impaired adults to the resources they need to help them overcome challenges with their disability.
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With UnitedHealth (UNH) Group’s entry into the hearing aid market by leveraging their considerable access to physicians and At-home hearing test at www.hihealthinnovations.com, it brings the inevitable anxious question: “What does this m
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Read MoreMED-EL Corporation has released its first comic book to the United States market. Will Wonder & His Robot Ears Save the Kingdom of Echoes! is a colorful, online comic designed to engage teenage cochlear implant patients.
Read MoreThe three major professional organizations question the legality of online sales of hearing aids marketed by UnitedHealth Group subsidiary hi HealthInnovations. The update includes commentary from hi HealthInnovations CEO Lisa Tseng, MD.
Read MoreRayovac has expanded its portfolio of hearing aid batteries with a new mercury-free battery that is designed for cochlear implants. The improved Rayovac cochlear also offers up to 45% more power than the companys existing standard cochlear product, Rayovac Cochlear Advanced.
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