The $400,000 prize, administered by the Broad Institute, recognizes the researchers whose complementary work turned the cochlear implant into a viable clinical option now used by more than one million people worldwide.
Advanced Bionics received FDA approval and announced the expansion of its cochlear implant sound processor product, Marvel CI.
With its more than 25 years of experience in cochlear implants, Advanced Bionics brings the Marvel platform to benefit adult cochlear implant recipients.
About 25 industry journalists and bloggers who report on the hearing industry were provided with Sonova’s view of the future during a special Global Media Day event held in late June at the company’s headquarters in Stäfa, Switzerland. The 1-day tour of the facility and presentations by Sonova executives showcased the company’s commitment to “creating hearing solutions that change people’s lives so they can thrive socially and emotionally.”
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Interactive sessions included getting “hands-on” with various hearing instruments and cochlear implants while other classes discussed life in private practice and the importance of incorporating Family Centered Care.
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Naída CI Connect, a product Advanced Bionics developed together with Phonak, is described by the company as an “elegant, design-integrated solution” which turns the Naída CI Q90 sound processor into a Bluetooth wireless headset.
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According to AB, the Ultra 3D multi-magnet assembly is capable of aligning with the magnetic field of the MRI scanner irrespective of patient orientation or movement.
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The HLAA2019 Convention will feature an extensive lineup of educational workshops, a research symposium presented by leading experts in the field, an exhibit hall filled with the latest technology for people with hearing loss, several inspirational speakers, opportunities to explore the beauty of Rochester, and of course a healthy dose of fun and camaraderie.
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In late 2017, Arnd Kaldowski took the helm of Sonova and has now been CEO for more than a year and a half. “HR” thought it would interesting to get his perspectives on the hearing industry, the changing market, and what’s ahead in 2019, as well as Phonak’s recent launch of the Marvel hearing aid.
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Dr Galster became the director of clinical research at Advanced Bionics, headquartered in Valencia, Calif, and has authored the book, “Audiology Treatment” (Thieme Medical Publishers, 2018), which belongs to a three-part book series that focuses on audiology treatment, diagnosis, and practice management, respectively.
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The book is described as providing an overview of hybrid cochlear implants, implantable bone conduction hearing technology, middle ear implantable devices, and auditory brainstem implants.
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A US District Court has awarded $268.1 million in damages against Cochlear Ltd as part of a patent infringement lawsuit filed by the Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research and Advanced Bionics LLC.
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The Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, a United States-based nonprofit organization, and the Swiss Hear the World Foundation have joined forces to enable 10 Vietnamese children in need with significant hearing loss to hear and speak.
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Sonova Holding AG—the parent group of Phonak, Unitron, and Advanced Bionics—reported solid financial performance for the 2017/18 financial year, achieving sales of US$2.68 billion, driven by organic growth in both hearing aids and cochlear implants and further supported by acquisitions.
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In 2017, for the first time in its 10-year history, the Hear the World Foundation made hearing possible for three needy children with profound hearing loss in Panama, by means of donated cochlear implants.
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Walk4Hearing raises awareness of hearing loss and provides strategies and information on topics such as hearing loss prevention, the importance of getting your hearing screened, treatment of hearing loss, and maintaining good hearing health.
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The World Hearing Organization (WHO) calls on everybody to take action to prevent and treat hearing loss. For over 10 years the Sonova-initiated Hear the World Foundation has enabled people in need with hearing loss to hear better.
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Multiple microphones in six directions are designed to pick up speech from 360 degrees, which is then calculated and compared, and the direction with the best signal-to-noise ratio is automatically selected.
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