Medical device giant Medtronic has purchased bone-anchored hearing implant manufacturer Sophono. Medtronic is the world’s third largest medical device manufacturer with a market capitalization of over $100 billion and the company employs 85,000 people, including 5,800 scientists and engineers, in 160 countries.
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The American Academy of Audiology AudiologyNOW! 2015 convention kicks off its full slate of events this week in San Antonio, starting Wednesday, March 25. Here are links to a guide for the AAA 2015 convention exhibits and to the AAA At-A-Glance Schedule of Events.
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Unitron’s new North platform is designed to bring patients closer to natural hearing and address the number-one desire of hearing aid users: understanding conversations in a wide range of situations.
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The webinar, “Being Normal,” by Curtis Alcock addresses why it is often difficult to convince people of their hearing loss and explores new ideas for reaching out to and connecting with consumers. Brought to you courtesy of CareCredit, it is now available for viewing.
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Sonova Holding AG has announced an agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of Hansaton Akustik GmbH and that it would recommit to distribution through its two German retailers, Vitakustik Hörgeräte GmbH and Fiebing Hörtechnik GmbH, as part of an expanded retail strategy in Germany.
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In a recent JAAA article, Rebecca Kamil and Frank Lin provide a systematic review of literature about how hearing loss in older adults affects their communication partners. Not surprisingly, what emerges is evidence of restricted social life, burden in communication, and poorer quality of life and relationship satisfaction.
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In its annual report, GN Store Nord reported strong fourth-quarter financial results that were in line with analysts’ guidance: an organic growth of 13% for Q4. For 2014, GN ReSound delivered 8% organic growth, driven by its MFi ReSound LiNX™ and Beltone First product lines, while GN Netcom had 11% organic growth.
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William Demant has entered into exclusive negotiations for a controlling share of Audika, a leading French hearing aid retail network.
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Reported to be the market leader in Canada, the GENIE series of audiometric sound rooms is now being offered by Otometrics throughout the United States and is available exclusively at Audiology Systems.
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The 19th Annual Mid-Atlantic Hearing Expo will be held March 12-14 at the Central Hotel & Conference Center in Harrisburg, Pa.
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“Make the Connection” was the theme of Elite Hearing Network (EHN) 2015 Business Summit held at the El Conquistador hotel in Puerto Rico from January 29-31.
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The 43rd annual Tri-State Convention will be held March 5-7 at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, Wash.
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Carsten Trads, president of Clarity and a long-time figure in the hearing healthcare industry, will retire from his current position in mid-May.
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According to statistics generated by the Hearing Industries Association (HIA), hearing aid unit sales in the United States grew by 4.76% in 2014—topping 3 million units for the first time in industry history. Hearing aid sales in the private sector increased by 3.4%, while the VA (which accounted for 21.6% of the US market) increased its units dispensed by 9.8%.
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The purchase of Siemens Audiology Solutions has been finalized and a name has been chosen for the newly acquired Siemens hearing instrument division: Sivantos.
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