Hansaton Acoustics has launched its new jamHD Custom line of hearing aids for the company’s easeHD sound processing platform. The company has redesigned its line of custom hearing aids with tough patients and fittings in mind, and has also launched its RemoteHD app for Apple and Android devices.
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A collaborative project between Danish universities, hearing aid manufacturers and other experts will evaluate hearing loss treatment. The Better Hearing Rehabilitation (BEAR) project will be a collaborative effort aimed at improving the quality of treatment so that people with hearing loss can get more out of hearing aids. Limitations of the audiogram will be addressed, as will the efficacy of a range of hearing tests and hearing aid fitting approaches.
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Researchers at the University of Connecticut are reexamining the debate as to whether deaf children should learn sign language to maximize their potential for optimal development. Previous research has shown that children born deaf frequently exhibit learning deficits. Yet, research has also found that deaf children exposed to sign language from birth develop language, cognition, and literacy on normal timetables.
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According to a study from The University of Texas at El Paso, hearing aids improve brain function in people with hearing loss. After 2 weeks of hearing aid use, study participants had increased their test scores for word recall, selective attention, and processing speed.
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In celebration of Black History Month, the Dyer Arts Center at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf is showcasing the work of black deaf artists around the globe. “Unfolding the Soul of Black Deaf Expressions” runs through February 27, 2016, and features more than 150 works of art from 30 black deaf artists.
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Noise pollution affects a large number of people and negatively impacts human health. Managing noise has become an essential part of urban planning, calling for new approaches to noise management. A new case study in the UK demonstrates the efficacy of a three-pronged approach using sound maps.
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The Wbp2 gene was found to be involved in progressive hearing loss during a large-scale mouse study, and also found to be involved in human deafness. The study also showed that hearing impairment is linked to hormonal signaling rather than to hair cell degeneration.
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In this blog post, audiologist, hearing practice owner, and columnist Loleata “Lolly” Wigall shares practical tips from her own experiences in the running, growing, and promoting of a successful hearing practice on a tight budget.
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Hansaton Acoustics announced Adam Miller as its new regional sales manager for the upper midwest territory. Described by Hansaton as an “industry spitfire,” Miller has seven years of sales experience, including three years at Starkey Hearing Technologies.
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ZPower announced a new partnership with AuDNet Inc, a group purchasing organization. ZPower now offers its Rechargeable System for Hearing Aids to AuDNet members at a discount off regular wholesale pricing to provide more people the opportunity to never change a hearing aid battery again.
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During pre-game activities in San Francisco, Calif, the HearStrong Foundation joined the NFL Players Association’s Professional Athletes Foundation to recognize a local teen who is overcoming hearing loss to chase his artistic, athletic, and academic dreams.
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Oticon Medical announced that it obtained 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market the Ponto Abutment Extension for bone anchored hearing. The new abutment extension connects to existing abutments so users can upgrade their bone anchored hearing solutions without changing abutments or undergoing further surgery.
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EarQ announced that Widex will add its hearing devices to the EarQ line of products in spring 2016, helping EarQ offer an advanced line of hearing technology. EarQ works to connect its members to the most advanced hearing device manufacturers in the world, including Oticon, Siemens, Starkey, ReSound…and now Widex.
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Patient testimonials are a great way to enhance credibility, create loyalty, and generate leads for your practice. They provide your patients with familiar faces and increase the transparency of your clinic. Testimonials are rewarding and motivate staff to continue to provide a quality service. And, most importantly, testimonials empower patients. If you have a smart phone, you can record testimonials fairly easily.
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Ida Institute announced the appointment of five distinguished experts to its new Ida Institute Research Committee, which will review and select grant proposals for research projects that develop knowledge and understanding of the outcomes and implications of person-centered hearing care. Applications for grants are accepted until March 31.
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