Starkey Inaugural Supporter of UNICEF Children with Disabilities Fund
As the fund’s inaugural supporter, Starkey will help UNICEF deliver early screening, assistive technology, and broader disability support to children worldwide.
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Henry Schein Donations Support Special Olympics Athlete Hearing Screenings
Henry Schein is donating essential healthcare products to be used for athlete health screenings at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
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A Framework to Provide Mental Health Support for Hearing Loss
Researchers developed a behavior change intervention program to support patients’ social-emotional well-being in audiological consultations.
Researchers Develop Method for Mapping the Auditory Pathway
A new non-invasive method for mapping the human auditory pathway could help clinicians decide surgical strategies for profound hearing loss.
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Nutrition and Hearing: 7 Essential Tips for Seniors
As we age it’s important to take care of our hearing. Here are 7 essential health and nutrition tips to promote and maintain proper hearing.
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Veterans Guide Offers Hearing Loss, Tinnitus Resource
Veterans Guide is offering a helpful guide for military veterans on hearing loss and tinnitus, common issues for many post-service.
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Study Reveals Older Adults Under-report Hearing Loss
A study published in the International Journal of Audiology has found that almost 40% of people who recognize they have hearing loss do not inform a healthcare professional, potentially leading to social isolation and other health issues.
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Expert Discusses the Importance of Detecting Hearing Loss Early
Screening programs are recommended within a child’s first few days, with two tests recommended by the National Institutes of Health.
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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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