This study by research audiologists compares the remote-microphone (RM) hearing aid to completely-in-the-canal (CIC) and behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid styles for cosmetic appeal, occlusion, comfort, and performance among a group of younger adults with active lifestyles.
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3D scanning of the ear canal has the potential to significantly change hearing care. HR interviews 3DM Systems.
Read MoreThe AQ X-Mini RIC rechargeable BTE provides at least 20 hours of operation per charge when the strongest (65 dB gain) receiver is used.
Read MoreThis summer, ReSound is launching the “ReSound Summer Celebration” contest that offers weekly cash giveaways as part of a customer appreciation and sales campaign. Chances to win are tied to hearing aids sold during the month of June.
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Improved accuracy in reporting the hearing aid adoption rate, promoting hearing aid features using evidencebased data in language that the layman can understand, and unbundling prices are three things that our industry needs to improve upon.
Read MorePanasonic Healthcare Group announced at the AAA show in Boston that the Panasonic JZ Power WH-105JZ and all R1-W Series, WH-R17C, WH-R15C, and WH-R13C, digital hearing instruments have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. As a result, Panasonic’s entire lineup of hearing instruments are now recognized by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute with a Good Housekeeping Seal.
Read MoreReportlinker.com has released “US Market for Hearing Aids and Audiology Devices & Audiologist Survey 2012,” a new investment and market research report for the hearing health care industry.
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Net unit hearing aid sales in the United States increased by 3.0% overall in 2011, with private sector and Veterans Administration (VA) dispensing activity increasing by 2.7% and 3.9%, respectively, according to year-end statistics compi
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A review of the SNR and convenience benefits of digital wireless hearing aids, the different technologies they employ, and what new benefits these devices might offer in the future.
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In order to increase access to these services to promote better patient outcomes, it is important to understand which factors contribute to utilization of audiologic treatment and, most importantly, how these factors and treatments impact user outcom
Read MoreUnder a new product initiative with Siemens Hearing Instruments, EarQ will now provide its network of hearing health care providers with a variety of the most popular Siemens Hearing products under the EarQ label.
Read MoreC. Scot Frink, recently selected by Rayovac as the 2011 Hearing Professional of the Year in the United States, has joined Hearinghealthmatters.org blog as a contributing editor. He will focus his blog posts about the rewards and challenges of running a private practice.
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In their roughly 30-year history, rechargeable hearing instruments have yet to become the chosen alternative for most hearing aid wearers. This article details two new hearing systems designed to bring rechargeable hearing instruments out of the niche market and into the mainstream.
Read MoreThe Minnesota Academy of Audiology (MAA) is the latest hearing health organization to be warning consumers that purchasing hearing aids over the Internet may have serious consequences to their hearing health. The statement comes in the wake of health insurer UnitedHealth announcing that it would be selling online hearing aids to consumers.
Read MoreSonova Holding AG announced half-year results for the period ending September 30, 2011. The company saw strong organic growth from its Phonak Spice and Unitron ERA platforms. The Group generated sales of CHF 763.0 million ($852,042,100) in the first half of fiscal 2011/12; however, this was a decrease of 8.2% in reported Swiss francs compared to the previous year’s period due to a negative currency impact of 16.5%.
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