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CLEAR Launches Amptify Digital Therapeutic for Hearing Loss
ClEAR, a company that develops products for individuals with hearing loss, announced the launch of its “category-defining digital therapeutic for hearing loss that enables organizations to offer comprehensive, evidence-based hearing healthcare to their populations,” called Amptify.
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DocClocker Launches Remote Check-In Tool
In addition to remote check-ins and receiving real-time wait times, patients can locate and select in-network medical providers, by reviewing the provider’s specific information and a display of average wait times.
Newport-Mesa Audiology Balance & Ear Institute Launches Home Vestibular VR System
Newport-Mesa Audiology Balance & Ear Institute (the Institute) announced the launch of a...
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Eight-Year-Old Kenzi Cayton Wins MED-EL’s ‘Ideas4Ears’ Competition
MED-EL USA announced that Kenzi Cayton, 8, from Vancouver, Wash, was named the US winner of the...
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New Apps Help Transcribe Speech, Find ASL Interpreters
Gerald Isobe and his son, Brandon Isobe, recently developed an app to help deaf individuals locate “real-time interpreters” on-demand, according to an article on Apple’s App Store website.
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Hear the World Foundation Now Accepting Funding Applications
The Hear the World Foundation provides financial support, hearing care solutions (eg, hearing aids, cochlear implants, wireless microphone systems, spare parts, batteries), and on-site expertise to train local staff.
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Honeywell Launches VeriShield Smart Hearing Solution Headset for Noisy Workplaces
Supervisors and workers can monitor and view noise exposure data, including noise peaks, patterns, and unusual occurrences, on their smartphone or mobile computer using the Honeywell VeriShield mobile app.
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Listen Technologies Acquires AudioConexus
AudioConexus helps sightseeing tour operators engage visitors with technology and services that complement Listen Technologies’ portfolio of assistive listening and tour guide products. AudioConexus will transition to Listen Technologies Canada over the next few months.
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Phonak ABCs of eAudiology #6: 10 Steps to Technology & Connectivity for eAudiology
Getting your practice up to speed to offer eAudiology services takes a little work on the front end before you begin to offer these exciting, new services to your clients.
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FLEX for a Hearing Aid Market in Flux
Engage 2019: Unitron’s mission to change the customer experience and the patient journey.
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Benefit of Using Telecare for Dementia Patients with Hearing Loss and Their Caregivers
A large portion of individuals with dementia also have hearing loss. When these patients are fitted with hearing aids for the first time, the use and operation of the instruments can be a struggle, and the struggle often carries over to their caregivers. This research found that the use of teleaudiology via Signia TeleCare for these new hearing aid users increased awareness, improved benefit for several different communication settings, and reduced associated stress for the caregivers.
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New Plextek Technology to Be Utilized for Tinnitus Detection
Plextek’s technology can reportedly be integrated into both standard commercial headphones and industry standard noise-prevention headsets to help reliably detect the early signs of tinnitus.
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Oticon Medical Launches Ponto Trial Companion App
The app is said to guide patients to experience different listening situations, from quiet home settings to more demanding environments, like restaurants, and rate their hearing experience.
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Phonak Marvel Wins Silver Edison Award for Hearing Aid Design Technology
In October 2018, Phonak introduced Marvel, a hearing aid family that’s said to “combine all the top-requested features from hearing aid wearers” into one solution.
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Right at Home: Remote Care in Real Life
The Widex Remote Care system allows access to all necessary fitting tools, fitting of all Widex hearing aids, and provides a smooth, instant connection to the hearing aids. It is designed to offer the necessary flexibility to accommodate the daily needs of both the HCP and the hearing aid user.
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Audigy Announces Amyn Amlani as Director of New Business Development
Amlani has joined the Audigy team to strengthen its footprint within audiology and the industry through audiology expertise and market knowledge in creating new hearing solutions, services, and partnerships.
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Phonak Marvel Named 2019 Edison Awards’ Finalist
The Edison Awards, named after Thomas Alva Edison, recognizes and honors innovators and innovations. The Edison Awards will announce gold, silver, and bronze award winners at the Edison Awards Gala held Thursday, April 4, 2019 in New York City.
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