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Cochlear Receives FDA Clearance for Osia 3 Sound Processor

Cochlear's newest active bone conduction sound processor features a fully rechargeable battery, expanded fitting range, a new signal processing chip, and multi-platform wireless streaming.

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Building a Scalable Cochlear Implant Program

A cochlear implant (CI) program in South Carolina has demonstrated how strategic workflow design, data-driven efficiency measures, and team-based care can dramatically expand access, improve patient satisfaction, and sustain rapid program growth in an underserved region.

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University Hospitals to Participate in Clinical Trial for Cochlear Implants

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital are participating in a Cochlear Americas’-sponsored clinical trial for an implantable hearing device in children 5 to 11 years of age who have been born with hearing loss that may be caused by craniofacial abnormalities.

New Textbook on Cochlear Implants by Jace Wolfe Released by Plural Publishing

by Stefani Kim | Dec 18, 2018 | Bone-Conduction Solutions, Implants & Bone Conduction | 2

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.

Songs for Sound Brings Free Hearing Health Clinic to American Legion National Convention

by Stefani Kim | Aug 29, 2018 | Military & Industrial | 0

The #HEARtheMUSIC Project operates a mobile hearing health clinic supported by presenting sponsor Cochlear Americas, a manufacturer of implantable hearing solutions.

HLAA Announces Launch of 2018 Walk4Hearing Program

by Stefani Kim | Apr 26, 2018 | Assistive Devices, Events, Organizations | 0

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.

Cochlear Limited Announces Winners of 2018 Graeme Clark and Anders Tjellström Scholarships

by Stefani Kim | Feb 9, 2018 | Cochlear Implants, Events | 0

The scholarships, named after two pioneers of the hearing implant industry, recognize Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant and Baha® System recipients in the United States and Canada who uphold the Cochlear ideals of leadership and humanity, and demonstrate high academic achievement.

Cochlear Limited Announces Release of Baha SoundArc

by Stefani Kim | Jan 23, 2018 | Bone-Conduction Solutions, Conductive, Hearing Products, Middle-Ear Implants | 5

The Baha SoundArc was designed to provide children with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, or single-sided sensorineural deafness (SSD) with the hearing performance and amplification they need to facilitate language development on par with their hearing peers.

Cochlear Receives FDA Approval for Remote Feature on Nucleus Cochlear Implant System

by Stefani Kim | Nov 29, 2017 | Bone-Conduction Solutions, Implants & Bone Conduction | 0

Leveraging telehealth within the cochlear implant industry provides clinics with more options to care for their patients no matter where their office is located, and it allows Nucleus Cochlear Implant recipients to receive care from the comfort of their own home.

FDA Approves Remote Programming Feature for the Nucleus Cochlear Implant System

by Stefani Kim | Nov 17, 2017 | Bone-Conduction Solutions, Implants & Bone Conduction | 0

The remote programming feature is indicated for patients who have had six months of experience with their cochlear implant sound processor and are comfortable with the programming process.

Earlens Corporation Announces Close of $118 Million Debt and Equity Financing

by Stefani Kim | Jun 9, 2017 | Financial Services, Growth Strategies | 0

Earlens Corporation, Inc., Menlo Park, Calif—a privately held medical technology company that created and commercialized a revolutionary hearing aid—announced the final close of its $73 million Series C preferred stock financing, and establishment of a structured debt facility with CRG LP for up to $45 million.

HLAA2017 to Take Place in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 22-25

by Stefani Kim | May 18, 2017 | Cochlear Implants, Events, Expert Insight, Organizations, Over the Counter | 0

Consumers are invited to HLAA2017, a communication-accessible educational program and trade show for people with hearing loss, hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the organization announced.

HLAA Announces 2017 Walk4Hearing Events

by Stefani Kim | May 12, 2017 | Events, Organizations | 0

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)—an organization dedicated to educating, advocating, and supporting individuals with hearing loss—is thrilled to announce its 20 Walk4Hearing events across the nation this year, including two new locations in Buffalo, NY and Louisville, KY.

Hear the Music Project Mobile Hearing Health Clinic to Visit Colorado Locations

by Stefani Kim | Apr 28, 2017 | Music & Entertainment | 0

Hear the Music Project, a hearing health mobile clinic designed by nonprofit Songs for Sound, will visit nine locations in Colorado in late April and May.

Texas Music Festival to Host Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Accessible Concert in May

by Stefani Kim | Apr 19, 2017 | Music & Entertainment | 0

In recognition of May’s Better Hearing & Speech Month, the Good Vibrations Music & Arts Festival (GVMAF) will host the first fully-encompassing deaf and hard-of-hearing accessible concert on May 20, 2017 at the 1850 Settlement in San Antonio, Texas. Ticket sales and festival commissions will benefit Texas-based nonprofit, Aid the Silent.