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Ceretone’s OTC Hearing Aid Gets $300,000 in Crowdfunding

Ceretone, a brand under Audicon and a provider in the field of OTC hearing aids, announced the success of its Core One launch campaign.

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NJ Audiology Center Starts Curbside Hearing Aid Service Program

The Center for Audiology treats patients of all ages with a range of hearing and balance-related problems, including tinnitus. The center provides testing for hearing loss, balance problems, and communication impairments.

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Hearing Loss in the Ninth Decade of Life

The community where I practice has a sizeable population of nonagenarians. Many of them find their way into the office and proceed to amaze me with their wisdom, wit, and capabilities.

OTC and AAA, ADA, IHS, and ASHA: Now That We’re All on the Same Page…

by Karl | Aug 24, 2018 | Continuing Education | 0

It’s time to clearly distinguish professional service from self-service by showing why licensed hearing care professionals can make a huge difference in hearing aid outcomes. Let’s commit to getting consumers a list of essentials by creating a voluntary standard protocol for every licensed professional who dispenses hearing aids. Let’s spell out what consumers should expect. And then let’s promote the hell out of it.

OTC Hearing Aid Consensus Statement Published by AAA, ADA, IHS, and ASHA

by Karl | Aug 14, 2018 | In the Ear, Over the Counter, Personal Sound Amplification | 8

The unprecedented consensus statement from four national hearing care professional organizations recommends the new FDA classification be called “Self-fit OTC hearing devices.” The paper recommends the new class be intended for mild-to-moderate hearing losses of 26-55 dB HL (26 max HFA-FOG/110 dB max output), offer input compression and volume controls, contain clear and easy-to-understand labeling both on the inside and outside of the packaging, and require at last one 510(k) filing for initial FDA approval to ensure the basic safety and efficacy of the device.

MED-EL BONEBRIDGE System Granted FDA “de Novo Clearance”

by Karl | Jul 25, 2018 | Bone-Conduction Solutions, Conductive, Hearing Products, Middle-Ear Implants | 1

MED-EL USA, Durham, NC, has been granted FDA de novo clearance for the BONEBRIDGE™ bone conduction hearing implant system for individuals 12 years and older who have been diagnosed with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, or single-sided deafness.

FDA Issues Letter to “OTC Hearing Aid” Manufacturers

by Karl | Jul 25, 2018 | Evaluation, Industry News, Marketing, Over the Counter, Personal Sound Amplification, Regulation | 21

A letter by the FDA’s William Maisel cautions that hearing devices cannot use “OTC hearing aids” in their marketing since the FDA definition of this hearing aid class—which would probably include severity of loss and other important safety, quality, and labeling requirements—has not yet been established.

Starkey Offers Preview Video of Livio AI Hearing Aid

by Karl | Jul 18, 2018 | 7

Starkey Hearing Technologies has provided a video for a glimpse at its upcoming Livio AI hearing aid that will reportedly include sensors and artificial intelligence. The new device is scheduled to launch on August 27.

Why Are Sight and Sound Out of Sync?

by Stefani Kim | Jun 13, 2018 | Events, People, Research | 0

Researchers found that speech comprehension can sometimes actually improve by as much as 10% when sound is delayed relative to vision, and that different individuals consistently have uniquely different optimal delays for different tasks.

Mythbusters’ Myth #5: “Including Family Members in the Appointment Takes Up Too Much Valuable Time”

by Karl | May 30, 2018 | Expert Insight | 1

Sometimes colleagues complain that, while it may seem like a nice idea to include family members in the audiologic assessment and rehabilitation process (ie, nice to do), it is just too time consuming. But what if family involvement in the rehabilitation process not only provides more efficient use of time, but results in better outcomes? Drs Christopher Lind, Joseph Montano, and Gurgit Singh show why it’s a myth that “there isn’t time to include family members” in an appointment.

Optimizing Hearing Aid Technology with Assistive Listening Systems

by Stefani Kim | May 22, 2018 | Assistive Technologies | 0

Radio frequency, infrared, hearing loop, and Wi-Fi streaming audio systems are all applicable for hearing aid users. Here is a brief review of these technologies, as well as information about the ALD Locator app and website that can help your patients find them in their own communities.

FTC Fines Global TV Concepts for Deceptive Claims about MSA 30X PSAP

by Karl | May 9, 2018 | Events, Industry News, Over the Counter | 2

The FTC has imposed a fine of $47,203,036 against Global Concepts Limited Inc, which will be partially suspended after they pay $500,000 for false advertising claims associated with the MSA 30X personal sound amplification device (PSAP). According to the FTC, the defendants sold nearly 3 million of the devices through 2017, including through retailers such as CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, generating total sales of $47.2 million.

Expert Insight #3: How many hearing aids are now rechargeable, and what can a hearing aid user do to ensure the rechargeable battery lasts all day?

by Karl | May 3, 2018 | Batteries & Power, Expert Insight, Hearing Aids | 4

This week, Barry Freeman answers questions about how many hearing aids sold are rechargeable, and what a hearing aid user can do to get the most hours out of a rechargeable hearing aid battery. Get new insights into power issues, and ask your own questions here!

Hearing Aid Use May Mean Less Hospital Visits, University of Michigan Researchers Find

by Stefani Kim | Apr 30, 2018 | Financial Services, Medicare & Insurance | 0

In the new paper in “JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery,” a team from the University of Michigan analyzed data from 1,336 adults ages 65 to 85 who reported severe hearing loss.

Sonic Enchant Line Adds SoundClip-A to Stream Sounds in Stereo from Numerous Devices

by Karl | Mar 2, 2018 | Accessories, Amplified & Caption Phones, Behind the Ear, Hearing Aids, Speech in Noise?, Webinars | 1

Sonic has expanded the wireless connectivity options of its Enchant hearing aids with the introduction of SoundClip-A. The easy-to-use, lightweight SoundClip-A allows users to stream stereo sound hands-free to both hearing aids from all Bluetooth® 2.1 smartphones and devices. The small, ergonomically designed clip-on device delivers added benefit as a wireless remote/partner microphone for easier listening when the speaker is at a distance or in noisy environments where listening is difficult. SoundClip-A also enables remote volume control, program changes, and call pick-up with just the press of a button.