Expanding Audiology’s Reach
HCPs can expand their impact by increasing awareness of the diverse causes of hearing loss and by actively connecting with both current and potential patients through community outreach and professional partnerships.
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Acousia to Present PROHEAR Study on Hearing Loss Treatment for Cancer Patients
The PROHEAR study is a placebo-controlled Phase 2a study investigating the otoprotective efficacy of ACOU085 in patients with testicular cancer undergoing cisplatin-based chemotherapy.
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How Hearing Loss Affects the Mental Health of Older Adults
A survey finds 64% of older adults have hearing difficulty, but only 14% have tried hearing aids and a quarter haven't had a hearing test.
Study Shows Majority of Americans Neglect Hearing Health Despite Accessibility of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
With the FDA’s recent approval of over-the-counter hearing aids, it’s easier and more affordable than ever to take control of hearing health, yet 2 in 5 people are still unsure where to get a hearing aid if needed.
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Starkey COVID-19 Incentive Linked to Increased Vaccination
In August 2021, Starkey introduced a vaccination incentive program for employees in the US to provide education on COVID-19 and encourage vaccinations. The program encouraged employees to watch and acknowledge online educational information and report their vaccination status.
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‘Hear and Beyond’ Aims to Enable Better Communication
In this new book, written by Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan, a skills-based approach to hearing loss centered not on hearing better but on communicating better, is offered.
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Diabetes, The Audiology Project, Hearing Screenings, and More: An Interview with Kathy Dowd, AuD
Kathy Dowd, AuD, provides an update on what we know about diabetes and hearing loss, as well as her and colleagues’ advocacy efforts to inform consumers, hearing care professionals, and medical professionals about this important topic.
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Good Nutrition May Contribute to Better Hearing
While it is well-known that eating a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is essential to maintaining good nutrition, there is also evidence to suggest that it can help keep hearing loss at bay, according to a recent article in “Consumer Reports.”
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COVID-19 and Its Possible Impact on the Audiovestibular System
Research into the association between COVID-19 and hearing-related symptoms is still in the early phases. Fortunately, our knowledge of the audiovestibular system continues to grow alongside with our understanding of COVID-19. Authors Matthew Kelley, AuD, and Sugata Bhattacharjee, AuD, provide a brief review of research on Covid-19 and its impact on the ear.
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Letters: Killion on Covid-19 and Its Threat for Unvaccinated Church and Choir Members
Mead Killion, PhD, points out that, in churches and choirs, the risk of Covid-19 for people who remain unvaccinated appears to be greatly increased due to the dramatic increase in aerosol disbursement from loud singing.
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May Is National Better Hearing and Speech Month
The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) is reminding people that the month of May is National Better Hearing Month. That means it’s time to gather our forces and encourage people to get their hearing tested and take action on their hearing loss.
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Hearing Preservation May Lead to Better Brain Health
According to the article, technology has caused our brains to be “rewired” in an unhealthy way and the author provides several suggestions for optimizing a healthy brain including the avoidance of sensory overload, increasing face-to-face social interaction, and protecting your hearing.
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Critical Distance: How Far Can Musicians and Choir Members Be Spaced from Each Other?
First proposed by Wallace Sabine, critical distance is the physical distance where the sound arriving directly from the source would equal the reverberant or reflected sound level in the room. This critical distance is proportional to the physical size of the room and inversely proportional to the reverberation time which can vary depending on the acoustic qualities of the room. This article looks at the concept of critical distance for choir members and musicians, and debuts a new amplification device, HearHooks, as a possible strategy for addressing spacing concerns.
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The “Red Flags” Didn’t Go Away: Emphasizing Comprehensive Hearing Care
For the past 5 years, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not required patients to sign physician waivers prior to being tested and fitted for hearing aids. The ruling remains a positive for the industry, but it’s also true that the “red flags” that motivated the waivers in the first place did not go away.
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Hearing Loss Recognized in American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care
The American Diabetes Association has recognized hearing loss as being more common in people with diabetes, and added audiology to its table on referrals for initial diabetes care management in its recent updated “Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2021” published in the January 2021 edition of Diabetes Care, the organization’s professional magazine.
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Ida Institute Launches ‘We’re All Ears’ Hearing Loss Campaign
We’re All Ears breaks down the elements of person-centered care in a way that speaks directly to people with hearing loss and lets them know how they can more actively participate in their care. The campaign’s calls-to-action capture the essence of person-centered care seen from the perspective of the client: Be seen. Be heard. Tell your story. Be open. Take part. Be clear.
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Comorbidities and Eliminating Barriers for Establishing Referral Networks
Many chronic health conditions are now being linked to hearing loss. Hearing care professionals can become “the hearing provider” for any future referrals of patients with hearing loss. However, some barriers, including the perception of accessibility and affordability, first need to be overcome.
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New Hearing Wellness Company Launches
Akoio was founded to improve products and services for people with hearing loss, “helping them to overcome the frustrations and challenges they encounter when managing their hearing.”
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