New Voxel8 3D Printer Slated to Print Custom Hearing Aids
A company called Voxel8 has developed the new Voxel8 3D printer that can print wearable electronic devices like hearing aids.
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Author: Christa Nuber
Playing Musical Instruments Can Help Kids’ Brains
According to a recent study from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, learning to play the violin or piano might help kids’ brains by giving them some added benefits in key behavioral areas of the cortex.
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ReSound Announces Smart Hearing Aid Technology for Android
ReSound, Bloomington, Minn, announced at International CES 2015 that the hearing aid technology found in its ReSound portfolio of smart hearing aids will be available on the Android platform via the ReSound Smart app.
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Revision to Antibiotic Could Eliminate Risk of Hearing Loss
A study in mice conducted at the Stanford University School of Medicine has shown that a commonly used antibiotic can be modified to eliminate the associated risk of hearing loss.
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Noise Pollution Harms Marine Mammals, Study Finds
Scientists have recognized that noise pollution in our oceans is harmful to marine mammals, affecting their ability to communicate, find mates, and hunt for food.
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Notch Pathway Finding May Lead to Hearing Restoration
According to new research findings, blocking the Notch pathway that controls hair cell distribution in the inner ear may help determine cochlear progenitor cell proliferation capacity.
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Adults with HIV Have Higher Rates of Hearing Loss
According to a recent study, adults who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have higher rates of hearing loss than those who do not, regardless of the severity of a patient’s HIV disease progression, or the use of HIV medications.
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Van Vliet’s Final Word: Limiting Factors and the Patient’s Role in Successful Hearing Strategies
We don’t always remember to update the training materials we send home with new patients. Dr Van Vliet explains why audiololists should update their patient-training materials to reflect current technology, and offer patients more training options and strategies for improving their listening experiences.
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Update 2015: Pediatric Vestibular, Balance, and Hearing Disorders
This 2015 update shows that outcomes have vastly improved for children with vestibular and hearing problems, thanks to the work of professionals associated with pediatric hearing healthcare.
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Antibiotic Overuse May Result from Racial Disparities in Ear Infection Treatment
According to new research, black children are less likely to be diagnosed with and less likely to receive broad-spectrum antibiotics for an ear infection than white children are.
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Study Shows How Birds Localize Sound
Although birds don’t have external ears as mammals do, scientists have discovered how they use their entire heads to perceive and localize sound.
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Insect Hearing Research May Advance Hearing Technology
Research scientists in the United Kingdom have discovered details about insect hearing that may help advance hearing technology and other devices for humans.
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Study Leads to Promising Therapy for Rare Balance Disorder
Researchers at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a treatment for people who suffer from Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS), a rare but debilitating balance disorder.
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FDA Approves MED-EL’s Sonnet Audio Processor and Software
MED-EL USA has announced the FDA approval of its new SONNET behind-the-ear audio processor for cochlear implants, which is reportedly water-resistant, lightweight, and tamper-proof.
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Back to Basics: Working “Outside the Booth” Is Fun
In his January 2015 blog, Dr Chasin explains how working with musicians (and in other audiological areas) is fun, requiring targeted application of audiology training and clinical knowledge.
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