Human brains are better at hearing new and approaching sounds than detecting when a sound disappears, according to a study funded by the Wellcome Trust, a global charitable foundation funding research for human and animal health.
Read MoreThe 2013 Tri-State Hearing Convention will be held on February 28-March 2, 2013, at the Embassy Suites in Portland, Ore.
Read MoreAs part of a company initiative to provide excellent customer service, ESCO Agency, LLC, a hearing industry insurance and warranty service, has extended its customer service hours to a full 12 hours.
Read MoreLeptin, which is commonly referred to as the “fat hormone,” is typically associated with telling the brain when to eat. Now, researchers at The University of Akron (UA) and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) believe that Leptin may also play a role in human sensory systems, particularly hearing and vision.
Read MoreRegistration is now open for Audina’s 14th Annual Southeast Regional Continuing Education Workshop, to be held January 25-26, 2013, at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary hotel in Florida.
Read MoreEAR Inc/Insta-Mold West has released the new Adjustable Hearing Screener & Fit Check. The compact, hand-held screening device is designed to quickly screen hearing accuity and check the attenuation and fit of hearing protection.
Read MoreThe Hearing Review has just started a new LinkedIn group for hearing health professionals who want to discuss the latest hearing news updates from HR and Hearing Review Products.
Read MoreFor children with dyslexia, FM systems not only allow them to hear better while the device is in use, but it also can mean long-term improvement in phonological awareness and reading skills, even beyond the use of the device, according to a recent study published in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Read MoreSiemens Hearing Instruments’ United Kingdom division will showcase a range of audiology workflow solutions, the IMPACT Pro family, and Life 501 products at the 2012 British Academy of Audiology (BAA) Conference, November 12-13, 2012, in Manchester.
Read MoreTitled “The Latest Buzz on Tinnitus,” the New Jersey Academy of Audiology’s 4th Annual Meeting will focus on tinnitus assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including the potential benefit of patient support groups for patients with pulsatile and tonal tinnitus.
Read MoreOticon Medical recently convened a Patient Advocacy Summit at the company’s Somerset, NJ, headquarters to explore ways to increase social media, networking, support groups, and other means of disseminating information to better meet the needs of people with conductive and mixed hearing loss and single-sided deafness.
Read MoreReSound has introduced Verso, a flexible hearing instrument that offers advanced feedback management and is designed to deliver superior natural sound.
Read MoreLoyola University Medical Center is studying whether a new form of non-invasive magnetic therapy can help people who suffer from tinnitus.
Read MoreMusic theorist researchers at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) believe that music underlies the ability to acquire language. Prevailing theories are that music and language are cognitively separate or that music is a by-product of language.
Read MoreIn Apple’s latest list of new features for the just released “iOS6” operating system for iPhones and iPads, Apple has confirmed earlier reports that iOS6 has greater support for hearing aids designated as “Made for iPhone.”
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