MagicALL is for guests with hearing loss, who are deaf or blind, or guests who speak a different language. Disney licenses MagicALL to other organizations so they can use this technology to enable “magical guest experiences everywhere.”
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According to “Reuters,” Cochlear reported underlying profit of A$132.7 million ($88.78 million USD) for the six months ended December 31, slightly above the A$132.1 million it posted a year earlier.
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Despite the fact that deaf people are unable to enlist in the US military, teacher Keith Nolan hopes to persuade the Department of Defense (DOD) to reconsider their policy by using the program to demonstrate the skills his students have.
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The certification process at WS Audiology, with hearing aids and related software in scope, started with on-site audits in October and November of 11 sites in Europe, the US, China, and Singapore. During these audits, the company reports that its new quality management system was reviewed by notified body TüV Süd to ensure compliance to the EU Medical Device Regulation.
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According to the article, Audacious will be available to Boots Hearingcare customers.
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AB has notified relevant regulatory bodies that it will retrieve un-implanted devices of the initial version of HiRes Ultra and Ultra 3D cochlear implant devices, which are currently superseded by a recently approved new version of the devices.
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This acquisition will reportedly allow AuDStandard “to provide the industry’s most innovative and effective marketing services to current and future clients,.”
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The peak sound pressure really has no value in the estimation of the sound exposure dose whether this is music, industrial noise, or recreational noise.
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Presenting information to colleagues is rewarding and a great way to give back to the profession, but it isn’t always easy or without its pitfalls. Dr Jerger, who has presented hundreds of audiology sessions and sat in on multiples more, provides some basic tips for making a better talk.
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Adding value to the patient experience requires change. The use of innovative products and technologies in a hearing healthcare practice is essential for survival—and it is expected by patients. Why send patients to the internet or electronic stores for products that can be offered in the practice and increase the patient experience? Why not use technology to improve practice procedures and efficiency?
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A much-used quote relating to the use (or misuse) of statistics is: “It’s very possible for a man to drown standing in a river that has an average depth of 6 inches.” In other words, averages do not always reflect practical experience. This holds for many things, including hearing aid fittings.
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According to the study, which analyzed data from the 2016 Cost Supplement to the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey, out-of-pocket expenses comprised 79% of spending for hearing care among Medicare beneficiaries with supplemental coverage.
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One of the biggest trends over the past year, noted by a large majority of survey respondents, was the number of rechargeable hearing aids dispensed in 2019 vs. the prior year, HHTM reports.
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This partnership will enable global distribution of the EarWay Pro products via Sanibel Supply’s multiple channels.
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Interacoustics announced the recent introduction of a new device for measuring otoacoustic emissions (OAE). Lyra is “a PC-based and dedicated product for clinical OAE that provides fast and reliable DPOAE and TEOAE measurements, reducing test times to the benefit of clinicians and patients alike,” according to the company’s announcement.
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