Category: Inside Hearing

Inside Hearing

Q&A: Counseling Patients on Hearing Loss Risks in Group Fitness Classes

Eleni Zarvos, AuD, shares her takeaways from a new study on risks of noise-induced hearing loss from loud group fitness classes.

Inside Hearing

Med-El Survey: Fewer Than 3 in 10 Americans Believe Society Knows Enough About Hearing Loss

A new Med-El survey of more than 1,000 US adults finds that nearly half believe public awareness of hearing loss is lacking.

Inside Hearing

Audiology and the RISE Rule: A Blessing in Disguise?

The Department of Education’s exclusion of audiology from its new federal “professional degree” designation could have the unexpected benefit of prompting the profession to explore collaborative solutions and intensify advocating for policy change.

Industry News

ADA Launches AuDvantage Program to Bolster State Audiology Associations

The ADA's new initiative offers dollar-for-dollar dues matching and complimentary memberships to encourage dual participation at the state and national level.

Organizations

ASHA and CHSA Launch “Helping You Communicate” Campaign Targeting Caregiver Challenges

Poll data from ASHA's campaign shows audiologist and SLP intervention significantly improves outcomes for patients and their caregivers.

Legislation, Regulation

Federal Judge Blocks Key Portion of Student Loan Rule Affecting Audiology Students

A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction halting the Department of Education's narrowed definition of "professional degree," temporarily restoring higher federal borrowing limits for Doctor of Audiology students.

People

Oticon Opens Nominations for 2026 Focus on People Awards

Oticon is accepting nominations for its annual awards program recognizing individuals with hearing loss and the professionals, caregivers, and educators who champion hearing health.

Research

Historic Gene Therapy Milestone for Cockayne Syndrome Carries Implications for Hearing Loss Community

A 6-year-old boy with Cockayne syndrome — a rare genetic disorder that causes hearing loss, vision impairment, and early death — has become the first child to receive an experimental AAV9 gene therapy developed through a parent-led initiative.

Events

Team Oticon Surpasses 100 Participants in Annual Flag Day 5K for Veterans

More than 100 Oticon employees joined Community Hope's 2026 Flag Day 5K and Fun Walk, marking the largest team turnout in the event's history for the hearing healthcare company.