With these results in hand, the next step could be a treatment study based on vagus nerve stimulation—a therapy being pioneered by Vanneste and his colleagues at the Texas Biomedical Device Center at UT Dallas.
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In the 2017-18 financial year, the Hear the World Foundation supported 25 aid projects around the world benefiting people in need with hearing loss, and particularly children, by providing CHF 3.51 million (about $3.51 million USD).
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New research from The Ohio State University has found that young people with subtle hearing loss—the kind they aren’t even aware of—are putting demands on their brains that typically wouldn’t be seen until later in life.
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Petit presently serves concurrently as professor at College de France, chair of genetics and cellular physiology, professor at Institut Pasteur (Paris), and head of the Laboratory of Genetics and Physiology of Hearing of the Pasteur Institute.
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It’s possible we will see more major M&As and “Industry Consolidation, Act 2” in the next several years.
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It is almost as if music has something in common with everything: psychology, physiology, acoustics, engineering, most areas of the arts, and now, the lowly spondee.
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Most importantly, I hope that she walked out with an understanding that the process of better hearing is not about the device, but about her efforts and our services and professional skills.
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SoundSense Learn is a feature that uses machine learning to apply user input for easy and efficient optimization of hearing aid parameters. This article describes a test in a double-blind paradigm with recordings made of individual SoundSense Learn parameter settings. Significant increases in sound quality and comfort were found when compared to both the Not Active and Active Classifier conditions. The feature consistently improved sound quality and listening comfort across all test samples.
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Two commonly cited benefits of rechargable hearing aids are ease of use and time savings. This study found it significantly (~75%) faster and easier to insert then remove the Audéo B-R from the charger case versus inserting the disposable hearing aid battery, in both the participants’ normal condition and a simulated reduced dexterity condition. The impact of simulated reduced dexterity on speed was disproportionately greater for disposable battery insertion compared with rechargeable insertion/removal.
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Radio frequency, infrared, hearing loop, and Wi-Fi streaming audio systems are all applicable for hearing aid users. Here is a brief review of these technologies, as well as information about the ALD Locator app and website that can help your patients find them in their own communities.
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To formulate any reasonable strategy for thriving in today’s hearing healthcare market, it is useful to understand where we are today, how we got here, and what might come in the future. Part 1 of this 2-part article offers a perspective about how industry consolidation has changed the hearing healthcare market and the current major trends that could influence the future strategies of an independent practice owner.
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Accessibility features for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing include FaceTime for capturing every gesture and facial expression, Type to Siri, closed captions, LED Flash for Alerts, Mono Audio and Made for iPhone hearing aids.
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Along with its wireless charging capabilities, RONDO 2 is designed with one simple on/off button and automatic volume control. It connects to cell phones and televisions using intelligent wireless accessories, and connects to Bluetooth neckloops and hearing induction loops, even across a busy room.
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The newest debate to divide the Internet community involves two words and how they are perceived, according to an article on the “National Geographic” website.
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The development of an enhanced screening battery for NIHL can allow for earlier detection that could, in turn, prevent further hearing decline.
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