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Hearing Preservation May Lead to Better Brain Health
According to the article, technology has caused our brains to be “rewired” in an unhealthy way and the author provides several suggestions for optimizing a healthy brain including the avoidance of sensory overload, increasing face-to-face social interaction, and protecting your hearing.
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NIOSH and Partners Announce 2020 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award
The Acoustics Sub-Working Group for the International Space Station, led by co-chairs Dick Danielson and Chris Allen, wins the innovation award for identifying the unique risk facing crew-members and developing solutions for reducing noise exposure.
Oticon Participates in ‘Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day’
A tour of Oticon’s production facilities featured a hearing-themed scavenger hunt. Hands-on activities combined lessons on the science of sound with cupcake decorating and science experiments led by the educational group, Mad Science.
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Westone Acquires Custom Protect Ear
Custom Protect Ear’s management team and operations will remain headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with an operating subsidiary, ProtectEar USA, based in the United States.
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Outcome Measures, Wireless Technologies, and More: An Interview with Jason Galster, PhD
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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University of Michigan Researcher Develops Hearing Education Programs for Farmers
Hearing Heroes was adopted by the Progressive Agriculture Foundation to present at its Safety Day events across the country, which teach kids safe farming practices. As Progressive Agriculture offers McCullagh’s hearing program at more of its training sites, Hearing Heroes could reach as many as 100,000 people annually.
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Study Shows Increase in Noise-induced Hearing Loss Among Canadian Oil and Gas Workers
Researchers looked at hearing test data collected by oil and gas employers from 2012 to 2017. They found that, despite an increase in workers reporting they wear hearing protection (to 98% from 94%), the percentage of workers with noise-induced hearing loss grew to 45 from 33.
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Sensaphonics Adds Claudia Pyne, Richard Sandrok to Artist Relations’ and Sales’ Team
Both appointments are effective immediately.
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Etymotic Research Merges with Lucid Hearing/Lucid Audio
Two well-known names and company owners in hearing device manufacturing are joining forces. Etymotic Research Founder Mead Killion announced that his company has merged with Lucid Hearing/Lucid Audio, a prominent hearing aid and PSAP manufacturer owned by Henry Smith, founder of Authorized Hearing Systems (AHS), America Hears, and more recently Liberty Hearing Aids and Lucid Audio.
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EUHA Announces Call for Papers for 63rd Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians
In order to be able to continue the success of former Congresses, the EUHA invites future attendees to take an active part in preparing and arranging the event.
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EUHA Publishes New Earmold Guideline
It offers a structured and condensed survey of all relevant aspects related to custom-made earmolds, and can serve acousticians who wish to check and refresh their knowledge.
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EUHA Recommendations on WRM Systems Now Available in English
Early this year, the EUHA released practical recommendations on “Wireless remote microphone systems—configuration, verification, and measurement of individual benefit,” that are now also available in English.
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Sound Level Suppressors for Firearm Noise Reduction: Implications for Hearing Conservation
Sound level suppressors (also known as “silencers”) on firearms reduce—but do not eliminate—hazardous noise exposure, especially for AR-15 or similar semiautomatic rifles. At this time, the best advice is dual use of both HPDs and suppressors—particularly for those shooting weapons that produce dangerously high sound levels. For shooters who are reluctant to use HPDs, electronic HPDs should be considered as an option.
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3M to Provide Earplugs and Headsets to US Army for Hearing Protection
The US Army has accepted two 3M™ products to equip soldiers with hearing protection and auditory situational awareness, 3M, St. Paul, Minn announced.
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Low Rates of Hearing Protection Worn by People Exposed to Loud Noise
In a study published in The Laryngoscope, Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers found that substantial noise exposures, with potential long-term hearing effects, commonly occur in occupational and recreational settings and only a small percentage of those exposed are consistently wearing recommended hearing protection
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AXIL Launches Earplug Crowdfunding Campaign
AXIL has launched its new XP Defender and XP Reactor earplug crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter with options for the mainstream market, the company announced.
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A Historical Perspective on Hearing Protection
Patricia Johnson, AuD, offers a perspective on the history and development of hearing protection and earplugs for musicians.
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