Maico Releases Redesigns of MA 27 and Easytymp Pro
Maico Diagnostics has announced the release of the newly redesigned MA 27 air conduction audiometer, and its easyTymp Pro tympanometer. The updated products will be available in June 2015.
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Author: Christa Nuber
Representatives Reintroduce Audiology Patient Choice Act
The ADA reports that US Representatives Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) reintroduced the Audiology Patient Choice Act, HR 2519, on May 21, 2015. The bill is reportedly intended to bring Medicare in line with best practices in hearing health care.
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Surgeons Publish Study on Auditory Brainstem Implant Procedure
According to an article published in the June 2015 edition of Operative Neurosurgery, a team of US and Japanese experts has mapped out the surgical anatomy and approaches for the auditory brainstem implant.
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BHI Raises Hearing Awareness with May 28th Thunderclap Campaign
BHI asks that you sign up for its Discover the Can-Do You! Thunderclap campaign to help spread the hearing health message, which is slated to go out on Thursday, May 28.
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Do Our Expectations of Sound Affect What We Hear?
Scientists are investigating auditory central processing in an effort to better understand whether our expectations of sound affect how, and what, we hear. Bournemouth University and Heidelberg University researchers are using computational neuroscience models to map the way the brain processes sound.
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“Survivor” Contestant Discusses Her Cochlear Implant
Cochlear Limited announced that, as part of its efforts during Better Hearing and Speech Month, a deaf contestant from CBS TV’s “Survivor” show will be speaking to communities across the country about her cochlear implant in an effort to inspire them to take action for better hearing.
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Back to Basics: What Is the Best Earphone for Listening to Music?
Dr Chasin’s blog answers the question: What is the “best” headphone that can be used for listening to music? He explains several important features, including broadband frequency response, a good seal to the ear canal, and appropriate sensitivity.
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Scientists Examine How Baby Talk Affects Language Development
Researchers from Washington State University have investigated whether fathers modify their speech in the same way that mothers do when talking to their young children. Results of this research on “baby talk” are being presented at the ASA Meeting held May 18-22, 2015 in Pittsburgh.
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Researchers Discover Brain Reorganizes after Hearing Loss
Researchers from the University of Colorado exploring how our brains respond to hearing loss have found that the brain reorganizes, which may be related to a link between age-related hearing loss and dementia. The research was presented at the 169th ASA Meeting in May.
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Hansaton Launches Ease for Surround Sound Hearing
Hansaton announced the launch of ease, a new generation platform for hearing systems that includes functions designed to allow wearers to enjoy surround sound and clear speech, regardless of the environmental situation.
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The Final Word: Altruism and Not Worrying About the Motivation to Help Others
Dr Van Vliet explores how the work of hearing healthcare providers may not always stem from altruism, though it provides a service that can bring back a connection to others and the world through hearing, which is very rewarding.
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Sonova Reports Record Sales; Predicts 7-9% Growth for 2015/16
In a recap of an eventful year, Sonova Group reports solid sales results for 2014/15, with $2.17 billion in sales—an increase of 4.3% in Swiss francs or 6.2% in local currencies. The Group’s hearing aid division saw revenues increase by 6.9% in local currencies to $1.97 billion. Sonova expects to grow by 7-9% in 2015/16.
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Accented Speech Harder to Hear, Harder to Remember
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found that listening to accented speech is harder for the brain to process than native speech, making information harder to remember. Preliminary findings of this study are being presented at the 169th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Blog: NYPD Settles Suit by Lifting Ban on Cops Using Hearing Aids
Two veteran New York Police Department (NYPD) officers’ 5-year legal battle to return to active duty wearing their hearing aids ended in victory on March 9 when they agreed to a settlement of the suit they had filed against the City of New York in 2010.
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Your Hearing Network Launches Nationwide
Your Hearing Network (YHN), a new managed care third-party administrator designed for independent hearing care practices nationwide, has recently launched with more than 1,000 hearing healthcare providers already onboard.
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