Category: Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss

The Therapeutic Use of Humor in Audiology

A psychologist explores how humor—when used thoughtfully—can help hearing care professionals connect with patients and better meet their needs.

Hearing Loss

New DB-OTO Results Show Sustained Improvements for Children with Profound Genetic Hearing Loss

Updated pivotal trial results show that Regeneron’s investigational gene therapy DB-OTO led to rapid, clinically meaningful, and sustained hearing improvements in nearly all children with OTOF-related profound genetic hearing loss, with some achieving normal hearing and improved speech development.

Hearing Loss

Pediatric Audiology—Wow, How Things Have Changed

Dr Jane Madell reflects on the evolution of pediatric audiology technology and testing methods while emphasizing the enduring importance of early diagnosis, behavioral testing, and fitting children with appropriate devices.

Patient Care

Empowering Patient Decisions with Cost Transparency and Accessible Financing

For clinics, adopting these strategies to address financial considerations not only builds trust but also helps patients achieve a better quality of life.

Hearing Disorders

Researchers Advance Gene Therapy for CLIC5-Related Inner Ear Dysfunction

The therapy targets mutations in the CLIC5 gene, which affect hair cell stability and lead to progressive hearing and balance impairments.

Tinnitus

Lenire Availability Expands with 19 New Partnerships in Europe

Neuromod Devices has expanded the availability of its clinically proven Lenire tinnitus treatment device through 19 new clinical partnerships across Europe, significantly increasing patient access.

Prevention

Study: Musicians Do Not Demonstrate Advantage in Sound Processing

A large-scale study found no evidence that musical training enhances early auditory brain processing, challenging long-held assumptions.

Vestibular Care

AI Tool Detects Nystagmus Remotely

FAU researchers developed a novel AI-powered platform that uses real-time video analysis and deep learning to diagnose nystagmus remotely.

Health & Wellness

Beltone Kicks Off 2025 ‘Hear2End Hunger’ Food Drive

Beltone has relaunched its nationwide Hear2End Hunger Food Drive, combining efforts to combat food insecurity with free hearing screenings to raise awareness of the link between nutrition and hearing health.