Patients with sensory loss or disability are set to benefit from improved healthcare in the UK after the Accessible Information Standard goes into effect, ensuring the health information they receive is clear, consistent, and easy to understand.
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On June 24, the IHS teamed up with Miracle-Ear to visit more than 100 congressional offices in support of IHS’ Fit to Serve campaign and related bi-partisan federal legislation, HR 353/S 564, which seeks to improve veterans’ access to critical hearing healthcare services.
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The SanibelTM electrode, which is designed for auditory evoked potential (AEP) and electrocochleography (ECochG) procedures, has been re-released by Sanibel Supply and a new production partner.
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The Cochlear Nucleus Profile with Slim Straight Electrode (CI522) from Cochlear Limited combines the thinnest full-length electrode with the surgical and cosmetic benefits of the thinnest cochlear implant body.Â
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Researchers at Yale University School of Medicine conducted a retrospective analysis and found that workers with a history of tinnitus in conjunction with high-frequency hearing loss are more likely to be injured.
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A new bird study of the chestnut-crowned babbler shows that stringing together meaningless sounds to create signals and structure phonemes is not unique to humans, as previously thought.
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The new EaseHD platform for hearing aids released by Hansaton offers high-definition technology that is designed to provide a surround sound HD experience for more natural hearing and clearer speech.
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The US Department of Labor (DOL), awarded the IHS certification for new National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards for Hearing Aid Specialists. The Hearing Aid Specialist Certified Apprenticeship is a two-year program.
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Audiology Systems, a US distributor of GN Otometrics products as well as other leading audiology and vestibular equipment, has announced the availability of the OTObase patient management module from Otometrics to hearing care professionals in the United States.
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Packing earplugs along with sunscreen is a good idea this summer, says the Better Hearing Institute, which provides 6 tips to help people protect their hearing from noisy summer activities that can cause damage.
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The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) produced an infographic that provides tips to help people protect their hearing while enjoying fireworks and concerts this July 4th.
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AudigyCare announced the hiring of Debbie Abel, AuD, to provide Audigy Group Members with help in navigating the complexity of Medicare coding, billing, reimbursements, and third party contracts.
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Dr Kasewurm shares a few pitfalls she has learned to avoid during her 30 years of experience in running a successful hearing care practice. This is her list of the top 10 business mistakes to avoid.
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Auris Medical Holding and Cochlear Limited announced they will collaborate on a planned randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial in the US (the REACH trial) to investigate otoprotection during cochlear implant (CI) surgery.
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The annual 2015 Oticon Clinical Grand Rounds Conference brought together multi-specialty practice teams to explore strategies for staying responsive and proactive in a challenging hearing healthcare arena.
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