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Researchers Compare Hearing App Users’ Customization Settings to a Prescriptive Fitting

Researchers Compare Hearing App Users’ Customization Settings to a Prescriptive Fitting

Sep 26, 2018 | | 2 |

A study published in Trends in Hearing looks at how users of an iPod-controlled app tend to adjust their hearing aid settings after being fit to an NAL-NL1 prescriptive fitting. They found that the users’ gain adjustments were, in general, consistent for each person, but the adjustments varied substantially between individuals. However, despite their adjustments, the majority of their final preferred settings achieved similar speech-in-noise results as the NAL-NAL2 target settings with which they’d originally been prescribed.

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Audiologic Considerations for People with Normal Hearing Sensitivity Yet Hearing Difficulty and/or Speech-in-Noise Problems

Audiologic Considerations for People with Normal Hearing Sensitivity Yet Hearing Difficulty and/or Speech-in-Noise Problems

Sep 21, 2018 | , , , , | 3 |

Hearing care professionals often encounter people who complain of hearing difficulties and trouble hearing in noise, but when tested, present with hearing sensitivity and thresholds that are within “normal limits.” This article reviews the audiological evidence regarding this unique population and makes the case for educating them about sophisticated technology options—including hearing aids and wireless technology such as remote microphones—which have been proven to be extremely useful for enhancing their communication and quality of life.

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25 Years of Mergers and Acquisitions in Hearing Healthcare

25 Years of Mergers and Acquisitions in Hearing Healthcare

May 23, 2018 | | 9 |

The hearing healthcare field was recently surprised by the announcement that Widex and Sivantos (formerly Siemens) plan to merge their companies. However, the hearing healthcare industry has always been in constant flux, with many mergers and acquisitions (M&As) during the past 25 years. Here is a select list of industry M&As since 1994.

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Survival Strategies in a Competitive Hearing Healthcare Market

Survival Strategies in a Competitive Hearing Healthcare Market

May 22, 2018 | , | 3 |

To formulate any reasonable strategy for thriving in today’s hearing healthcare market, it is useful to understand where we are today, how we got here, and what might come in the future. Part 1 of this 2-part article offers a perspective about how industry consolidation has changed the hearing healthcare market and the current major trends that could influence the future strategies of an independent practice owner.

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Sivantos and Widex Announce Plans to Merge

Sivantos and Widex Announce Plans to Merge

May 16, 2018 | , , , , | 2 |

Sivantos and Widex have agreed to terms for merging the two companies. The combined company—pending what will probably be a long and possibly uncertain regulatory approval process—would position it on par with current global market leaders Sonova and William Demant Holding, with a worldwide market share of around 24-25% and revenues of approximately $1.9 billion.

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EXPERT INSIGHT #2: How long should the hearing aid battery last after a full charge, and how does Bluetooth affect this?

EXPERT INSIGHT #2: How long should the hearing aid battery last after a full charge, and how does Bluetooth affect this?

Mar 7, 2018 | , , , , | 6 |

This week’s Expert Insight addresses how long a battery should last after a full recharge, how Bluetooth streaming can affect battery life, and if the life of a hearing aid circuit is shortened by a rechargeable system. Get new insights into power issues, and ask your own questions here!

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