BIHIMA Reports Strong Q1 2026 Hearing Aid Sales
BIHIMA data for Q1 2026 shows increases in ROI sales and UK private sales compared to Q4 2025, with a notable rise in NHS adoption of rechargeable devices.
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Livingston Hearing Aid Center Merges with Pro Hearing in Oklahoma City
The partnership expands Livingston’s network, which now includes two Oklahoma City locations previously operated by Pro Hearing.
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EUHA 2026 to Offer Free Admission to Students and Apprentices
The "Soundcheck your career" initiative aims to introduce the next generation of professionals to the hearing care industry.
FDA Grants De Novo Classification to TytoCare’s AI Otoscopy Tool
The AI-driven software analyzes otoscopy videos to detect eardrum bulging, establishing a new regulatory category for ENT diagnostic aids.
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Cilcare Announces US Clinical Trial for Tinnitus Drug, Expands Research Capacity
The company plans a clinical trial for its CIL001 drug candidate at Massachusetts General Hospital and will triple preclinical capacity through its partnership with CBSET.
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Oticon Zeal Receives Red Dot Design Award
The award highlights the discreet hearing aid’s design, innovation, and user-centered features.
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Bipartisan Resolution Introduced to Recognize International Hearing Society’s 75th Anniversary
The resolution acknowledges the organization’s contributions to the hearing aid specialist profession.
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Phonak Virto R Infinio Receives Red Dot Award for Product Design
The in-the-ear hearing aid has now received five industry awards for its design and performance since its August 2025 launch.
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Amplifon Digital Health Tools Win International Design Awards
The company’s OtoKiosk digital audiometer and Amplifon App were recognized by the UX Design Awards and iF Design Awards for user experience and innovation.
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Starkey Omega AI Receives AI Innovation Award
The award from the Edge AI + Vision Alliance recognizes the Omega AI for its on-device intelligence and real-time processing capabilities.
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Natus Sensory Revives Otometrics Brand for Hearing and Balance Portfolio
The move unifies existing and future audiology and vestibular diagnostic solutions under the legacy brand name.
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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Otarmeni Gene Therapy for OTOF-Related Hearing Loss
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.
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Phonak US Partners with USA Pickleball in Hearing Health Campaign
The sponsorship anchors the new “Hear to Win” campaign, bringing hearing health education and technology demonstrations to pickleball events nationwide.
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ACI Alliance Appoints Carrie Spangler as New Executive Director
Spangler will succeed founding ACI Alliance executive director Donna Sorkin, officially assuming the role in mid-June.
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Noah ES Surpasses 5,000 Subscribers Worldwide
The cloud-based service has more than doubled its user base in the last year, attracting hearing care businesses with features like remote access and simplified data management.
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Advanced Bionics Announces Research Collaboration with Spiral Therapeutics
The partnership aims to explore the integration of novel drug-delivery methods with future cochlear implant technology.
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Oticon Launches Verit Hearing Aid Family with Disposable Batteries
The new premium family includes three zinc-air battery styles and features Oticon’s BrainHearing technology platform.
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International Hearing Society Marks 75th Anniversary
IHS will celebrate the milestone with year-long events under the theme “Uniting Generations, Advancing Hearing Care.”
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