New Jersey State-regulated health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age, thanks to a bill sponsored by Senator Vince Polistina that was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Biotech company CILcare adds four hearing experts to its Scientific Advisory Board: Keith Darrow, Stéphane Maison, Aimo Kannt, and Dona Jayakody. The SAB will help develop CILcare's synaptopathy pipeline, which targets early markers of neurocognitive and inflammatory diseases.
A well-known imaging test that radiologists use to monitor blood flow from the heart may soon be deployed to pinpoint what part of the ear is experiencing age-related hearing loss, according to an article published on the University of South Florida's website.
Unorthodox Ventures invests in medical device startup SafKan Health, the creator of OtoSet—an ear cleaning system that reportedly reduces procedure time.
GN Hearing and Soundly have partnered on the "World of Sound" digital art project to promote awareness on hearing health and protection, aimed to create a more informed public around the importance of hearing health through visual representations of sound.
Senator Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) office announced that he met with Iowa Audiology President and CEO Dr Jason Aird to discuss the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) finalization of a key rule allowing hearing aids to be sold over-the-counter – a “bipartisan effort Grassley has led for over five years.”
Hearing loss, vestibular dysfunction, and cognitive impairment contribute to fall risk among older adults, costing the United States $34 billion annually. A comprehensive evaluation protocol is necessary to identify risk factors.
Wellness hearing aids that combine lifestyle functions with amplification, natural sound processing, and clarity can offer a holistic approach to well-being.
HearWorld Live 2023 brings together global hearing experts for two days of virtual keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and exhibits to advance hearing care.