Author: Stefani Kim

WSA Releases 2020/21 Annual Report

WSA grew revenue organically by 22% to pass the EUR 2 billion mark (USD $2.3 billion) and simultaneously delivered a historically strong normalized EBITDA of EUR 464 million (USD $524 million) – an increase of 40% compared to the year before, according to the announcement.

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Research Shows COVID-19 Can Infect Inner Ear

Stankovic recommends that hearing tests be routine for anyone diagnosed with COVID-19. Or, if a patient presents with new-onset hearing loss, tinnitus, or vertigo, and has had any exposure to the virus, they should be tested and monitored for worsening symptoms by their healthcare provider.

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HearingLife Acquires 41 APG Clinics in Three States

HearingLife, a company delivering personalized hearing care in 42 states, announced the acquisition of AudPractice Group (APG) audiology practices in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. HearingLife will assume operations of the 41 APG clinics across the three states, making HearingLife the largest hearing care provider in North Carolina, according to the company’s announcement.

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Cognivue Names Karen Parkyn-Michael as VP Marketing, Strategy

She brings more than 25 years of experience in leading strategic and commercial excellence for several multinational medical device organizations, including Boston Scientific, Smith and Nephew, Sanofi, and Olympus Corporation of America, according to the company’s announcement. Prior to joining Cognivue, Parkyn-Michael was vice president of global marketing for private equity-backed Z-Medica.

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Healthy Hearing Wins Three Digital Health Awards

Healthy Hearing received three awards: a silver award for an article on cognitive decline and hearing loss, a merit award for a column on musicians with tinnitus, and a bronze award in the directory/ratings/guides category for their consumer-reviewed directory of providers.

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