Neuromonics Signs Reselling Agreement with AuDConnex
Neuromonics, a manufacturer and distributor of tinnitus treatment devices, has signed a reseller agreement with AuDConnex.
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Sensaphonics Trains Five New “Gold Circle” Audiologists
Sensaphonics’ two-day seminar on in-ear monitoring teaches audiologists the specifics of working with musicians and sound engineers.
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Speech Intelligibility Benefits of Assisted Telephone Listening Methods
Understanding speech on the phone is one of the reasons given by hearing impaired individuals for seeking amplification. Phone use is made difficult by the absence of visual cues, inappropriate or inadequate coupling to the phone, and the presence of background noise. Many hearing aid users feel they are unsuccessful on the phone. This article outlines considerations that should be made by the hearing care professional as an aid to facilitate successful phone use. Data from a study comparing four telephone listening methods is presented.
Read MoreNIH Researchers Discover Key Factor in Early Auditory System Development
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have uncovered a molecule in an animal model that acts as a key player in establishing the organization of the auditory system.
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Westone Names Jason Lockwood as President and CEO
Jason Lockwood has been appointed to lead Westone Laboratories Inc by the board of directors and CID Capital.
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Sensimetrics’ New Hearing Loss and Prosthesis Simulation Products Unveiled
Sensimetrics Corporation has announced the release of two new products. One for simulating the communication difficulties caused by individual hearing losses and the other makes improvements possible with custom‐ fit hearing aids and cochlear implants.
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Creating the Right Hearing Aids for Active Kids, Including Tweens and Teen
Children and teens have unique expectations and fitting needs. This article focuses on why designing a product that combines highly desired hearing instrument features can lead to the successful fitting and use of amplification for active kids and teens.
Read MoreHearing Health Practices of Forestry and Wildlife Management Students
Noise exposure and perceptions of hearing were explored through a survey of 344 college students in forestry and wildlife management courses. Results support the need for education about noise-induced auditory damage along with promotion of healthy hearing habits at the collegiate level.
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Staying Competitive in Connectivity: 5 Things You Need to Know
Although virtually everyone recognizes that smartphone-enabled hearing aid technology is an important technological step, many express skepticism about its current usefulness for our key patient population. Here are 5 reasons why we should rethink our ideas about connectivity.
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Cochlear Implant Used in Gene Therapy to Regrow Auditory Nerves
Researchers have for the first time developed a way of using electrical pulses delivered from a cochlear implant to generate neurotrophins which can help regenerate auditory nerve endings. Ultimately, the therapy could allow CI users to enjoy a broader dynamic and tonal range, and it also has implications for other devices used in deep brain stimulation.
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International Experts Discuss Ways to Reduce Hearing Loss Risks of Living in a Noisy World
International hearing experts discuss ways to offset a predicted increase in noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus due to increasing recreational and occupational noise exposure.
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Online Database Highlights Risks to Hearing from Australia’s Noisy Nightlife
Australia’s noisy nightlife has researchers concerned about the potential damage loud music is doing to the hearing of young people.
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Sound World Solutions Introduces CS50 PSAP
The CS50 functions as a Bluetooth headset for mobile phones, features three preset amplification profiles, and allows personalization using a free app for Apple iOS 7, Android, Windows, or Mac OS X.
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Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Halo Wins Red Dot Design Award
Starkey Hearing Technologies announces that Halo™, its new Made for iPhone® hearing aid, has been honored with a red dot award.
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Why Auditory Pitch and Spatial Elevation Get High Together: Did Shape of Ear Evolved to Match Natural Acoustics?
Researchers uncover why there is a mapping between pitch and elevation.
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