Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta have shown that introducing a gene called Atoh1 into the cochleae of young mice can induce the formation of extra sensory hair cells. Their results show the potential of a gene therapy approach to regenerating sensory hair cells to treat hearing loss, but the research also demonstrates its current limitations.
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Improved accuracy in reporting the hearing aid adoption rate, promoting hearing aid features using evidencebased data in language that the layman can understand, and unbundling prices are three things that our industry needs to improve upon.
Read MoreDeaf since a child, Keith Nolan was told that he couldn’t enlist in the United States armed forces because he was deaf, but Nolan didn’t take no for an answer.
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This weekend I watched Super 8, the J.J. Abrams a la Spielberg horror film that pits a group of teenagers against a spooky, massively powerful, unknown entity and the seemingly capricious rules of adults. Without spoiling it for you, the
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With UnitedHealth (UNH) Group’s entry into the hearing aid market by leveraging their considerable access to physicians and At-home hearing test at www.hihealthinnovations.com, it brings the inevitable anxious question: “What does this m
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Automatic and adaptive acoustic feedback reduction is one of the most beneficial algorithms offered in today’s digital hearing aids. This article describes a new transient frequency-shifting technology, which is designed to provide an additional 7 dB of added stable gain, making the maximum added stable gain as high as 25 dB.
Read MoreThe hearing instrument manufacturer, Sona Hearing, has entered the US market with some novel business concepts designed to improve the logistics between manufacturers and dispensers, while providing consumers with a new way to select product features.
Read MoreEarly in life, cell signals that tell where sensory organs will form inside the ear disappear, but could possibly be recharged to restore hearing loss.
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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 MoreMegan Jendrick uses the products as a regular part of her training regimen for the London 2012 Summer Olympics and her participation in the Swim Champions Fitter & Faster Tour.
Read MoreResearchers designed musical treatments adapted to the musical tastes of patients with ear-ringing and then stripped out sound frequencies that matched the individual’s tinnitus frequency.
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Results from this study suggest that, when trying to extend the fitting range of RITA BTEs into the low frequencies, closed domes—and to a lesser extent double domes—are not very effective. An acoustic comparison of the most popular RITA BTE couplers is offered.
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Hard-of-hearing musicians have special needs that are not always met by hearing aid technology. This article illustrates how clinical choices, state-of-the-art digital signal processor (DSP) systems, and advanced DSP software engineering improved the music listening experience for three musicians. A continuation from HR’s special issues in February and March on Musicians and Hearing Aid Design co-edited by Marshall Chasin, AuD, and Larry Revit, MS.
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A look at a new extended-wear, deep-canal, disposable device, offering 24/7 listening capabilities and 100% invisibility relative to cosmetics. InSound Medical’s Lyric is designed to provide solutions to many of the drawbacks encountered with traditional hearing aids, with significant acoustic, practical, and cosmetic benefits.
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and last fall’s Emergency Economic Stability Act of 2008 have provided several opportunities for hearing care professionals and their businesses to save money or invest for the future. Here is a summary of some tax breaks that you may wish to consider.
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