The majority (73%) of children in the study consistently used their cochlear implant throughout the day, of whom 45% developed some understanding of spoken words with hearing alone (no visual cues).
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Researchers at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country show that the distortion metrics used to detect intentional perturbations in audio signals are not a reliable measure of human perception, and have proposed a series of improvements. These perturbations in audio signals, designed to be imperceptible, can be used to cause erroneous predictions in artificial intelligence (AI).
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Each Ear, LLC announced the unveiling of the caregiver training video, “Basic Hearing Aid Training for Caregivers,” a no-cost 40-minute video course.
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Neuroscience company Cognivue, Inc announced that it has partnered with the American Institute of Balance (AIB) to make its cognitive screening products and services available to the AIB provider network of certified physicians, audiologists, and physical therapists.
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A new UC San Francisco (UCSF) study that mapped the neural connections of newborns with two different kinds of brain injuries found the maps looked very different – and were linked to significantly different developmental outcomes years later.
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xMEMS Labs announced the launch of its Montara Pro, described as “the world’s first monolithic MEMS µspeaker with integrated DynamicVent enabling smart TWS earbuds and hearing aids that create best-of-both-worlds’ user experiences combining the benefits of closed-fit (occluded) and open-fit earbuds.”
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The settlement resolves a complaint by a deaf patient who alleged that despite her requests for an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for her labor and delivery, Advent failed to provide an interpreter or any other communication aid or service.
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Eargo’s proprietary algorithm “identifies the user’s surroundings and instantly modifies the hearing device’s settings to ensure optimal benefit, without requiring manual input from the wearer.”
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DrGosalia, LLC announced the release of its first book, “Papa, Can You Hear Me Now?” The author, Dr Amit Gosalia, AuD, delivers a “simple, yet familiar story of the impact of hearing loss on relationships.”
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Previous research has shown that infants prefer to listen to motherese, more formally known as infant-directed speech, over adult-like speech; that it more effectively holds their attention and is an important component of emotional bonding and fosters learning experiences between child and parents.
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Over the decade, the odds of serious hearing loss declined 10% among females. In contrast, males experienced a 2% increase in hearing loss during this same period.
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Researchers in Japan used magnetic resonance imaging to study the brains of secondary school students during a task focused on musical observation. They found that students trained to play music from a young age exhibited certain kinds of brain activity more strongly than other students. The researchers also observed a specific link between musical processing and areas of the brain associated with language processing for the first time.
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A “world-first study” warns 1,500 endangered languages could no longer be spoken by the end of this century. The study, led by The Australian National University (ANU), identified predictors that put endangered languages at high risk. An article detailing the research appears on the University’s website.
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Researchers at the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and the University of Nottingham are launching a new study, sponsored by the University of Nottingham, which will inform the most effective treatment for people with severe hearing loss globally.
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Presentations by experts representing centers of excellence in pediatric audiology gave participants a deeper understanding of interventions that can have a long-term positive impact on cognitive, academic, social, and emotional development throughout childhood.
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