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Loss Plus Correction Equals Baseline
Recommendations for a “Musicians’ Package” for Hearing Aid Users: A Smartphone app that has a 5- or even 10-band equalizer to modify music output. It should also be able to enable or disable automatic controls easily, such as feedback and attenuation levels, without a visit to the audiologist.
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Sonova’s ‘Life without Limitations’ Wins Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards
Sonova has once again been recognized for an inspirational film about hearing loss—this time by the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. “Life without Limitations–The Story of Jason Brügger” won gold in the category “corporate image films” and silver in the category “fairs, shows, events, conference openers.” It features Brügger–a Swiss aerialist and Phonak hearing aid user–and how innovative hearing solutions enable people with hearing loss to live a life without limitations.
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Audiologic Considerations for People with Normal Hearing Sensitivity Yet Hearing Difficulty and/or Speech-in-Noise Problems
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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63rd International EUHA Congress to Take Place October 17-19, 2018 in Hannover
The main topic of the 2018 EUHA Congress is “digitalization,” and all presentations will be available in both German and English. In addition to the lecture program, more than 130 exhibitors will be showcasing their latest technologies and innovative products in the fields of diagnostics, accessories, and design at the accompanying trade exhibition.
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Hear the World Foundation’s HearSouthAfrica Project Aims to Test 10,000 Children for Hearing Loss with App
The hearScreen app is designed so that screenings can be carried out without audiology training using only a special smartphone and headphones.
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GN Hearing Releases Interton Ready Hearing Aid
The new Interton Ready is said to combine advanced GN sound technology and connectivity in a new value-based category of hearing aids.
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ImmersAV Demonstrates Technology at Audio Engineering Conference
This summer, the Audio Engineering Society held its third International Conference on Music-Induced Hearing Disorders at Columbia College Chicago.
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Songs for Sound Brings Free Hearing Health Clinic to American Legion National Convention
The #HEARtheMUSIC Project operates a mobile hearing health clinic supported by presenting sponsor Cochlear Americas, a manufacturer of implantable hearing solutions.
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Starkey Launches Livio AI Hearing Aid with Integrated Sensors and Artificial Intelligence
The launch also includes a brand-new mobile app—Thrive™ Hearing—and three new wireless accessories, the Starkey Hearing Technologies TV, the Remote, and the Remote Microphone +. With the Remote Micorophone+, Livio AI is also the first hearing aid to feature Amazon® Alexa connectivity.
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Expert Insight #5: How do I know how long a hearing aid battery will last, and do I need to clean the charging contacts?
Dr Barry Freeman answers questions about how long a hearing aid battery should last, and if you should clean the hearing aid and charger contacts. Get new insights into power issues, and ask your own questions here!
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Are Polaroids Needed All Over Again?
Are we now at the point where audio files—whether they are MP3, WAV, or any other format—would come under suspicion of being altered and, therefore, not of any great forensic use? In his “Back to Basics” column, Marshall Chasin, AuD, explains why this may be so.
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New Beltone Amaze Hearing Aid Solution Available September 1
The extended bandwidth in Beltone Amaze is designed to allow users to experience a new level of sound quality when streaming music or phone calls directly from Apple devices or through Beltone wireless accessories.
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Sensaphonics Adds Claudia Pyne, Richard Sandrok to Artist Relations’ and Sales’ Team
Both appointments are effective immediately.
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MED-EL BONEBRIDGE System Granted FDA “de Novo Clearance”
MED-EL USA, Durham, NC, has been granted FDA de novo clearance for the BONEBRIDGE™ bone conduction hearing implant system for individuals 12 years and older who have been diagnosed with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, or single-sided deafness.
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