The report, entitled “Transitioning for young people: Using telecare tools to participate in their hearing care,” is based on a study conducted among 30 teenage cochlear implant users from six different countries in connection with the annual Ear Foundation & Euro-CIU 2017 European Friendship Week.
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In their current test, the Stiftung Warentest highlights the performance of power one batteries as well as their ease of handling for its users.
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Written by Todd Ricketts, Ruth Bentler, and Gus Mueller, the book is designed as an “A to Z” textbook. Topics include audiologic prefitting testing, needs assessment and treatment planning, hearing aid selection, verification, orientation and counseling, post-fitting follow-up, and real-world validation.
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The Bertec Balance Advantage rehabilitation solutions complement the Micromedical by Interacoustics range of balance diagnostic solutions as it will provide physiotherapists, ENTs, and balance clinics with a complete line of balance diagnostic and rehabilitation solutions from a single point of contact.
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Researchers calculated that a 1.2 to 1.6 increased risk of hearing loss among smokers as compared to those who had never smoked before.
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This study, which replicates earlier research on feedback cancellation (FBC) systems, uses three tests to evaluate the various aspects of hearing aid performance directly affected by the FBC: AGBF, Max-REIG, and a sound quality evaluation using Multi-Stimulus Test with Hidden Reference and Anchor (MUSHRA).
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The Minneapolis-based, high-fidelity earplug manufacturer, Vibes, has joined forces with the charities Hear the World Foundation and World Wide Hearing (WWH) Foundation International to bring access to hearing healthcare to 30,000 children in need in Peru.
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The event will be centered around a ‘sound experience’ exhibition hosted by the BIHIMA members, demonstrating the latest in innovative hearing technology. This will be a chance to get up close and experience some of the most cutting-edge technology, and for delegates to keep up with the fast-changing pace of recent advances.
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The 2018.1 software can be used for its Verifit®, Axiom® and RM500SL® brands.
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The device was previously cleared only for adults aged 22 and older.
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The project was designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and the risks associated with waiting to address it, and show how fulfilling life can be once someone chooses to get hearing aids.
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Shapiro has helped direct policymakers and business leaders on the importance of innovation in the US economy and helped ensure that technology is accessible to people with disabilities.
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Opn is powered by the company’s proprietary BrainHearing technology that is designed to lessen the mental effort required to understand speech in noise and helps to preserve the mental resources needed to engage in brain-stimulating activities.
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NMK Electronics, headquartered in Dubai and exclusive distribution partner for Williams Sound in the Middle East, was the winner of the 2017 International Distributor of the Year award.
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The technique will allow for a more accurate diagnosis of patients who cannot actively participate in a speech understanding test because they’re too young, for instance, or because they’re in a coma. In the longer term, the method also holds potential for the development of smart hearing devices.
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