Hearing Loss May Be Linked to Dementia in Those with Family History
The researchers found evidence to suggest a link between hearing loss and mild cognitive impairment, a condition that can precede the onset of dementia.
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Author: Stefani Kim
Unitron Appoints Aaron Jones as Director of In-clinic Success
Jones is responsible for spearheading Unitron’s strategy to support practice growth among independent hearing healthcare professionals to promote the delivery of exceptional patient experiences.
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UT Dallas Professor Creates Global Network for Audiology Information
Dr Ross Roeser, along with Dr Vinaya Manchaiah, created the Global Resource for Audiology Information Networking (GRAIN).
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ADM Tronics Announces Growth Strategy After 2017 Fiscal Year Results
This financial progress reportedly enables the company to initiate its planned redefinition of its business growth strategy, concentrating the scope of its activities as a medical technology innovator, specializing in the design, development, and production of its own suite of proprietary therapeutic and diagnostic medical devices.
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University of Colorado Boulder Study Examines Impact of EHDI Guidelines on Children with Hearing Loss
The study looked at 448 children with hearing loss in both ears, ages 8 months to 39 months, across 12 states. Only 58 percent had met the EHDI 1-3-6 guidelines.
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Dr John Bakke Joins Clear Digital Media’s MDEmails Team as Contributing Writer
Bakke joins Bob Tysoe and Brian Taylor on the MDEmails contributor team.
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Duke Researchers Review Global Efforts to Combat Hearing Loss
In a review article published July 10 in “The Lancet,” Wilson and colleagues highlight accessibility to screenings, treatments, and preventive measures as keys to stemming the rise of hearing loss not only in the United States, but across the world.
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Adenosine May Play Role in Auditory Learning in Brain, St. Jude Researchers Find
Researchers showed that limiting the supply or the function of the neuromodulator adenosine in a brain structure called the auditory thalamus preserved the ability of adult mice to learn from passive exposure to sound.
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Widex Users Share Experiences on Social Media and Website
#HearTogether, launched in mid-May, has already amassed wearer stories on both the website and social media. What was first designed as a one-month feature to celebrate Better Hearing Month has now turned into a year-long event due to its success.
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Brandon Sawalich Discusses Impact of OTC Hearing Aid Act in ‘The Hill’ Article
In the article, Sawalich says, “Like a thumb print, every ear and hearing loss is unique,” and stresses the vital role that hearing care professionals play in the diagnosis and evaluation of hearing loss.
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Auris Medical Holding AG Completes Patient Enrollment in Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Hearing Loss Drug
The HEALOS trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of single-dose intratympanic administration of AM-111.
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Indiana State Department of Health Expands Children’s Hearing Aid Assistance Program
Children age 3 and older will be eligible for up to $2,000 per hearing aid, including bone-anchored hearing aids, through a participating audiologist.
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Voting Begins for 2017 Oticon ‘Focus on People Awards’
People are invited to cast their votes for the 12 finalists who represent the “best of the best” from this year’s nominations in each of four categories—Student, Adult, Advocacy, and Practitioner.
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Brian Taylor Joins Fuel Medical as a Director of Clinical Audiology
In his new role, Taylor will work with Director of Professional Development, Jim Fedio, and Director of Managed Care, Dan Quall, to create efficiencies for patient management and profits for hearing health providers.
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Ontario Government to Invest Additional $3.2 Million for Infant Hearing Program
The provincewide program screens babies for hearing loss soon after birth and provides families with supports and services that children need to develop language and literacy skills during the most critical period of development.
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