The National Academies of Practice (NAP)—an interdisciplinary group of health practitioners that advise government on the health care system—recently inducted new leadership for the Executive Committee and Council, the two governing bodies of the association, NAP announced in a press release.
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Cultural differences between Chinese and Western senior citizens may dictate how they handle hearing loss as well as their coping strategies, according to a profile of audiology researcher Benson Hsu in the ‘Vancouver Courier.’
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A new immersive video game called Blind Drive that’s called “virtual reality for your ears,” allows users to control a car while a “threatening” voice instructs them, according to an article in ‘Mashable.’
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In the 2016/17 fiscal year, the Hear the World Foundation—an organization founded by Sonova that supports disadvantaged individuals with hearing loss—provided CHF 2.58 million (approximately USD $2.63 million) to support 23 aid projects around the world, helping people in need with hearing loss, the foundation announced.
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The two new members of the Bragi family include The Dash Pro tailored by Starkey, “The World’s First Custom-Made Wireless Ear Computer,” featuring a unique, personalized experience, and The Dash Pro, a polished, reloaded, re-engineered sequel to The Dash that continues to press innovation forward.
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Ormia ochracea’s sense of directional hearing is reportedly second to none in the animal kingdom. But, according to new University of Toronto Scarborough research, what makes its hearing so incredible may also complicate efforts in using it as a model for new technology, including hearing aids, the university announced in a press release.
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Hearing solutions provider Sonova Holding AG, Stäfa, Switzerland, released its 2016/17 Annual Report and announced that the Group continued to build on its solid performance history to deliver a strong set of results in 2016/17.
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Fort Worth, TX-based EOSERA™ Inc.—a biotech company that develops products to address underserved medical needs—is excited to announce that the biotech innovator is launching their earwax removal product, Earwax MD™ with Amazon Exclusives. The product comes in two sizes, a kit that includes a 15mL bottle and rinsing bulb, and a single 15mL bottle only.
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During Deaf Awareness Week (May 15-21), Action on Hearing Loss—a UK-based charity that supports people with tinnitus, hearing loss, and deafness—highlights simple and cost effective ways of making work environment more hearing loss-friendly.
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Brian Johnson, lead singer of rock band AC/DC, made an appearance at a Bad Company concert Sunday night, 14 months after he was told by doctors he may suffer permanent deafness if he continued to play large venues, according to an article in Rolling Stone.
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The innovative ReSound LiNX 3D™ hearing aids are now available in the U.S. market, taking Smart Hearing to unmatched sound quality and enabling people with hearing loss to hear more, do more, and be more anywhere in life, GN Hearing announced.
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Williams Sound—a designer and manufacturer of wireless communication technology—is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Lough to chief operating officer. Lough formerly held the role of chief financial officer.
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The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)—an organization dedicated to educating, advocating, and supporting individuals with hearing loss—is thrilled to announce its 20 Walk4Hearing events across the nation this year, including two new locations in Buffalo, NY and Louisville, KY.
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The temporary, first-stage researcher position is based in Italy, and is open to anyone in a first class or with an upper 2.1 honors degree (or equivalent), or an MSc/MA.
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LACE Online allows users to access aural rehabilitation training on any computer, laptop, or mobile device with no required download or installation. Users can log in and access training on any device and experience completely synchronized training progress, according to Neurotone, Inc.
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