Data from two nationally representative surveys indicates that the prevalence of hearing loss among US adolescents increased by about 30% from 1988-1994 to 2005-2006, with one in five adolescents having hearing loss in 2005-2006.
Read MoreFor use with the Vibrant Soundbridge Middle Ear Implant System, which is designed to treat people with moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss.
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Revisiting a study that looks at real-world user preference for both slow-acting and fast-acting noise reduction systems, and an analysis of whether or not the degree of hearing loss had an impact on user preference.
Read MoreThe event netted nearly $7 million, which accounts for almost half of the foundation’s $15 million annual operating budget.
Read MoreCompany’s 95th anniversary celebration is transformed into an afternoon of giving back.
Read MoreEvents include the Minnesota Hearing Mission, which this year has already provided hundreds of free hearing aids for children whose families cannot afford the devices.
Read MoreTools for music appreciation and listening skills launched at AG Bell Biennial Convention in Orlando, Fla.
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A two-part series geared toward those busy hearing care practice owners and managers who unquestionably want to do the right thing for their patients and practice, but lack the time to analyze the details of countless business reports or the resources to implement complex strategies.
Read MoreMore electrodes and a thinner, more flexible wire inserted further into the inner ear could improve conventional cochlear implants, according to researchers.
Read MoreThe authors noted that “significant threshold or emission shifts were observed between almost every session of the noise exposure group compared with the control group.”
Read MoreKnown as Deaf Raves, these parties are organized by deaf people for deaf people and include a wide range of music styles such as, reggae, R&B, house, and drum and bass.
Read MoreThis 3-day event will review all aspects of hearing aid selection, fitting, and verification.
Read MoreFor younger audiences, ASHA sponsored safe-listening concerts in six elementary schools.
Read MoreMarshall Chasin, AuD, is the editor, and contributors include Alberto Behar, Richard Salvi, Ed Lobarinas, Wei Sun, Arline Bronzaft, Brian Fligor, Margaret Cheesman, Thais Morata, David Baguley, Ken Einhorn, Douglas Lewis, Lee Hager, and William Gastmeier.
Read MoreJoint efforts aim to develop a custom module housing Dynamic’s patented sound technology for integration in the Sonomax V4 Self-Fit customizable earpiece platform.
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