FDA Clears Lowering Age Requirement of Cochlear Device
Cochlear's Osia System utilizes digital piezoelectric stimulation to transmit sound vibrations directly to the inner ear.
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UCLH Launches Study Focused on Treatment Options for Hearing Loss
Reportedly “the world’s first study to establish the best treatment options for adults struggling with severe hearing loss” has launched at University College London Hospitals (UCLH).
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COVID-19 Survivor with Hearing Loss Receives Implant
The American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACI Alliance) announced that it has published the account of Michael Goldsmith, a COVID-19 survivor who was implanted with a cochlear implant after experiencing sudden single-sided deafness, a form of hearing loss.
House Clinic and House Ear Institute Relaunch as House Institute
The House Institute is said to provide state-of-the-art audiometric evaluations and treatment options to ensure that its patients receive the best care possible.
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EPFL is Developing Soft Hearing Implants
The highly elastic implant conforms neatly to the curved surface of the auditory brainstem and can therefore send highly targeted electrical signals.
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‘Vestibular Testing Interpretation’ Combines Test Review with Case Studies
Authored by three ENTs and two audiologists, the new textbook offers “an easy-to-read and comprehensive overview of vestibular testing,” according to Plural Publishing.
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MED-EL Announces AudioLink Voucher Option and Sonnet Swap Program
MED-EL’s wireless technology is said to work with “any mobile phone,” allowing recipients to pair with any phone with Bluetooth capabilities.
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Finnish Researchers Develop Guidelines for Using Music to Develop Spoken Language Skills
The guidelines are suitable for the parents of children with hearing impairments, early childhood education providers, teachers, speech therapists, and other rehabilitators of children with hearing disabilities, as well as the hearing-impaired themselves.
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Finnish Researchers Develop Guidelines for Using Music to Develop Spoken Language Skills
The guidelines are suitable for the parents of children with hearing impairments, early childhood education providers, teachers, speech therapists, and other rehabilitators of children with hearing disabilities, as well as the hearing-impaired themselves.
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Researchers Develop Virtual Model of Cochlea
Improved modeling for speech and music transduction could boost the performance of cochlear implants.
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Researchers Develop Virtual Model of Cochlea
Improved modeling for speech and music transduction could boost the performance of cochlear implants.
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Advanced Bionics Wins 2019 MedTech Breakthrough Award for HiRes Ultra 3D Cochlear Implant
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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NIH Names Debara L. Tucci as Next NIDCD Director
Dr Tucci is currently professor of surgery and director of the cochlear implant program in the Division of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. She is expected to join NIH on September 3, 2019.
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Adults Under 50 with Hearing Loss May Have Higher Risk of Substance Use
Those between age 35 and 49 who had hearing loss were nearly twice as likely as their hearing peers to have disorders related to both prescription opioids and alcohol.
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Reps. Thompson and McKinley Reintroduce Congressional World Hearing Day Resolution
The resolution, H.Res. 147, highlights the critical role hearing ability plays in personal health, relationships, professional success, education, and safety. The resolution also discusses the important role of professional intervention and evaluation through licensed hearing care providers—hearing aid specialists, audiologists, and otolaryngologists, who can recommend and assist with rehabilitation options, which may include medical intervention or the use of assistive hearing technologies like hearing aids.
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Passings: Dr Noel Cohen, Co-founder NYU Langone Cochlear Implant Center, MD, Professor
Dr Cohen was a cochlear implant pioneer helping to set the stage for the extraordinary changes and expansion in the field to serve children and adults with a range of hearing loss characteristics. He was a global leader and gave lectures and conducted training all over the world.
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William Demant Reports 6% Growth from Previous Year in 2018 Annual Report
In William Demant’s 2018 Annual Report, the company details consolidated revenue for 2018 of DKK 13,937 million (approximately USD$2.1 billion), corresponding with what they say is a 6% growth rate from 2017. Organic growth was up by 7 percentage points, while acquisitive growth increased by 2 percentage points and exchange rate effects with -3 percentage points.
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Adult Cochlear Implant Users’ QoL May Be Correlated with Detecting Emotion in Speech
Implant users filled out a survey regarding their quality of life that asked questions about social interaction and self-esteem, among others. Those who had correctly identified more emotional utterances were found to also report better quality of life.
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