Category: Inside Hearing

Inside Hearing

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.

Inside Hearing

Amplifon Appoints Dr Nicholas Reed to Lead Audiology Research

The audiology and public health researcher will fill the newly created role of vice president of audiology innovation and research.

Inside Hearing

Hearing Technology Innovations Prominent at CES 2026

New over-the-counter hearing aids and smart glasses with advanced audio features were showcased by multiple companies at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.

Industry News

Phonak AI Hearing Aids Receive 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award

The Virto R Infinio and Infinio Ultra Sphere were recognized for leveraging AI to improve speech clarity and reduce background noise.

Organizations

AAO-HNS Surgeons to Advocate for Hearing Health Legislation on Capitol Hill

Priorities include the Stop CMV Act, Ally’s Act, and Medicare physician reimbursement reform.

Legislation, Regulation

Minnesota Study Shows Universal cCMV Screening Improves Early Hearing Loss Identification

Findings from the state's mandated program demonstrate a decreased age at first audiology visit and increased detection of mild hearing loss in infants.

People

Oticon Appoints Michael Lamberson as President, US Wholesale

The MedTech veteran will lead the company’s independent, government, and pediatric channels, among other key teams.

Research

Closing Eyes May Actually Impair Hearing in Noisy Environments, Study Finds

New research published in JASA suggests that in noisy settings, visual engagement improves auditory sensitivity.

Events

EssilorLuxottica Summit Addresses Intersection of Vision and Hearing Health

The Nuance Audio parent company's first Switch: Vision Innovation Summit featured discussions on sensory wellness and the role of wearable technology in addressing both sight and hearing challenges.