In a pivotal trial, 42% of participants achieved normal hearing using the gene therapy indicated for pediatric and adult patients with severe-to-profound hearing loss due to biallelic OTOF gene variants.
The IotaSoft robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion system is now cleared for use in children aged four and older.
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.
The two draft standards from APSO will cover pediatric hearing evaluation and the intake process of general audiologists.
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Angela Bonino, PhD, discusses her research on the lack of access to adequate hearing assessments for children with developmental disabilities.
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Tricare provides hearing aid coverage for eligible children of retired service members, enhancing access to essential auditory care.
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Children with cochlear implants show improved language development when their early vocabularies include more shape-based nouns.
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The lecture at CI2025 Boston will focus on how language prediction can improve outcomes for children with cochlear implants.
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A new study of Phonak Target Track data provides insight into fitting and usage patterns among pediatric users up to 18 years.
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The family film Rally Caps highlights the power of team building, friendship, and breaking down stigmas associated with hearing loss.
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Children with developmental disabilities—1 in 6 children in the United States—are less likely to access a gold-standard hearing assessment in the first three months of hearing care, a recent paper reported.
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We need to increase awareness about testing for cCMV so this cause of non-genetic deafness in newborns can be diagnosed and treated.
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The clinical innovation lab is improving the use of 3D printing for custom pediatric hearing aid earmolds to significantly improve efficiency in patient care.
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UnitedHealthcare has expanded its coverage of cochlear implants to include children as young as 6 months effective Sept. 1, 2024.
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The International Pediatric Conference, to be held this October 2024, will bring together global experts to discuss childhood hearing loss.
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The ADHS and the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing received a grant to enhance early pediatric hearing screening.
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The plan aims to enhance access to pediatric audiology and Listening and Spoken Language services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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The HEAR program is a text messaging service supporting families of children with hearing loss through expert advice and community connection.
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