In recognition of National Falls Prevention Awareness Month, Starkey is highlighting the critical link between hearing loss and increased fall risk and how advanced hearing technology can play a life-saving role.
The condition, called orthostatic hypotension, occurs when people experience a sudden drop in blood pressure when they stand up.
Lichtenhan and colleagues have now used the new test to detect early low-frequency hearing loss in an animal model of Meniere’s disease, a poorly understood condition characterized by hearing loss, tinnitus, and episodic vertigo.
GN Hearing CEO Anders Hedegaard has resigned after accepting a position as CEO in another company outside of the hearing industry. Marcus Desimoni will act as interim CEO of GN Hearing, in parallel with his role as CFO of GN Store Nord and GN Hearing, until a new CEO for GN Hearing is appointed.
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (Update) March 1 in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the Academy announced in a release. The updated guideline reportedly provides evidence-based recommendations for healthcare providers on diagnosis and treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) as well as answers to frequently asked questions about BPPV.