MCK Audio Launches New Website
MCK Audio, the company making HearHooks and Companion Mics, has just launched a new website offering detailed product information, case studies, and research on music practices during a pandemic.
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A Brief History of Hearing Aid Styles, 1991-2020
Hearing Review looks at US hearing aid style preferences and selection, as reported in Hearing Industries Association (HIA) historical statistics, along with estimates by HR.
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GN Launches Jabra Enhance Pro Hearing Aids at Costco
GN announced the launch of Jabra Enhance Pro, “a new, premium hearing aid line-up” to be launched in more than 700 Costco Hearing Aid Centers around the world. This solution “makes it easier for people to take action and tackle the challenges of hearing loss,” according to GN’s announcement.
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Moisture Impact on Hearing Aids: Benefits of Proactive Care by Hearing Care Practices
The effects of moisture on hearing aid repairs and electroacoustic performance are a well-documented and decades-old problem. There are now extremely effective tools available for controlling moisture-related malfunctions and performance issues. This article looks at the Redux system as a dedicated tool for professional drying services in a practice.
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Nuheara Appoints John R. Luna as Global Business Manager
Nuheara Limited announced that it has appointed John R. Luna as Global Business Development Manager, effective immediately.
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Bose Announces First Self-fitting Hearing Aid: SoundControl
Bose Corp has announced the launch of its SoundControl Hearing Aids, the first FDA-cleared self-fitting hearing aids.
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Signia Motion Charge&GO X and Active Pro Available to VA
Signia announced that its Motion Charge&Go X and Active Pro hearing aids are now available to US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) audiologists treating military veterans, as well as audiologists within the US Department of Defense (DoD), for active military, and Indian Health Service (IHS), for American Indians.
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8 Things Every Consumer Should Know About Hearing Loss
Here are eight factors that consumers confront when considering a solution for their hearing loss—and some solid reasons why they should visit YOUR practice.
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AI Networks Prefer Human Voice
A new study from Mechanical Engineering Professor Hod Lipson and his PhD student Boyuan Chen proves that artificial intelligence (AI) systems might actually reach higher levels of performance if they are programmed with sound files of human language rather than with numerical data labels.
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Olive Union Closes $7M Series B Funding Round
With the current round and cumulative $20M in lifetime funding, Olive says it “plans to expand beyond its existing hearing aids product line into new digital therapeutics for tinnitus and overall hearing health, and begin laying the foundation for its next generation of smart hearing technology.”
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A Changing Audiology Landscape: Six Opportunities for Patients and Audiologists
Even before the worldwide pandemic, inevitable developments in our field were approaching, presenting both threats and opportunities. This article identifies six of the major developments and highlights the opportunities that could be nurtured for both patients and audiology practices.
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Expanding Access to Hearing Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published the ‘World Report on Hearing’ complete with a multi-faceted strategy for increasing access to hearing healthcare. HR interviews Amyn Amlani regarding his opinions on matters such as Medicare and financing options.
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Paying for Hearing Aids: Get the Elephant Out of the Room
Talking about the cost of a hearing aid is probably the most difficult aspect of the job for many hearing care professionals. However, once the elephant is out of the room, there is space for education, diagnostics, and relaying the real value of hearing care.
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The Rise of the Disrupters in Hearing Healthcare
With the rise of telecare and DIY/self-fit hearing devices (for at least milder hearing losses), hearing healthcare stakeholders will need to determine how and in what markets they do business.
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Nuheara Receives FDA Registration for IQbuds2 Pro
The IQbuds² PRO has received FDA classification as a Class 2 medical device. “Utilizing Nuheara’s connected hearing technology platform, the company’s aspiration is to create an end-to-end hearing healthcare company by efficiently delivering hearing products, accessories, and services across the Hearables, Medical Device, and OTC markets,” says Nuheara CEO Justin Miller.
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