Pandemic Mask Wearing Impacted Deaf Communication
Mandatory mask wearing saw more than 90% of deaf people struggle with communication during the pandemic, University of Essex research has revealed.
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Brett Hagen Fitted with Widex Moment Hearing Aids
Like many hearing loss sufferers, Hagen initially resisted hearing aids because of a perceived stigma—a stigma some of his own patients had about glasses.
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Vestibular First Adds Infection Control to Insight Pro
Insight Pro's silicone cushion can now be swapped with a new disposable cushion, which aids in infection control — an important consideration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singing Adult Men May Produce More Respiratory Aerosols
Is singing worse than talking when it comes to how many particles are being emitted? Yes, according to the study. And the louder one talks or sings, the worse the emissions. A person’s age and whether they are male or female also affects their respiratory emissions, with males and adults emitting more airborne particles, on average, than females and minors.
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Sonova Releases Strong 2021/22 First-half Financial Report
Maintaining the outlook provided at the start of the financial year 2021/22, Sonova expects consolidated sales to increase by 24-28% in 2021/22. Compared to pre-pandemic levels in the first half of the financial year 2019/20, this represents a 2-year compound annual growth rate of 8.5%.
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Unitron Launches Stride Blu BTE Hearing Aids
Offering “comfort combined with powerful hearing technology,” the new Stride B-PR and Stride B-UP BTE form factors are said to “provide easy personalization and performance to support everyday life.”
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Cochlear Receives FDA Approval for Feature in Nucleus, Baha Systems
Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) announced that it has obtained Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and clearance in the last month for its Cochlear Remote Assist solution in the Nucleus and Baha Systems.
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Inventis Adds Quigley Diagnostics as Distributor
Inventis, a company that develops and manufactures audiology and balance equipment, announced the addition of Quigley Diagnostics as a distributor in New England (MA, MI, RI, CT, VT, NH).
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‘Nat Geo’ Article Discusses Sensory Loss Due to COVID-19
As it pertains to hearing, some people have reported symptoms like hearing loss and tinnitus persisting months after they have been infected with COVID-19.
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Making Musical Performance Safer During COVID-19
Researchers reporting in “ACS Environmental Au” have studied aerosol production from playing wind instruments, singing, and acting, allowing them to develop recommendations to minimize COVID transmission.
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Starkey Hosts Senator Amy Klobuchar at HQ
Starkey announced that it welcomed US Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota to its global corporate headquarters last week. During the visit, Senator Klobuchar toured Starkey’s technology center and manufacturing facilities.
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Masks May Not Impede Early Language Development
A team of psychology researchers observed that young children produce the same amount of language whether or not they are wearing masks.
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COVID-19 and the Hearing Care Professional: What We Know So Far
It is still too early in the pandemic to make definitive statements about the full impact of the COVID-19 virus on the auditory/vestibular and central auditory systems. Author Bob DiSogra, AuD, advises that hearing care professionals should revise their Case History forms and consider adding tests for auditory processing disorders and a cognitive screening in order to make the appropriate referral(s) for patients. Counseling will continue to be a major part of the patient’s experience with hearing care clinicians.
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US Hearing Aid Sales Roar Back
Even though any comparison of today’s US hearing aid sales to those of 2020 is bound to involve gaudy numbers—recall that total sales fell by more than half (58.6%) in the second quarter of last year due to the pandemic—statistics from the Hearing Industries Association (HIA) confirm a big comeback.
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Fall Walk4Hearing Events Announced
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Walk4Hearing along with 2021 platinum sponsor CapTel Captioned Telephone, announce that people of all ages are invited to participate in the events and to “Hear Now. Be Well.” By being active and engaged and making hearing health a regular part of a wellness regimen, people with hearing loss can thrive.
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COVID-19 and Its Possible Impact on the Audiovestibular System
Research into the association between COVID-19 and hearing-related symptoms is still in the early phases. Fortunately, our knowledge of the audiovestibular system continues to grow alongside with our understanding of COVID-19. Authors Matthew Kelley, AuD, and Sugata Bhattacharjee, AuD, provide a brief review of research on Covid-19 and its impact on the ear.
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WS Audiology Releases Strong Q3 FY 2020/21 Report
WS Audiology announced the results of its latest financial report, indicating that it generated “strong revenue and earnings growth in Q3 of the fiscal year 2020/21 (April 1– June 30, 2021) compared to 2019/20,” which was significantly impacted by COVID-19.
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BIHIMA Q2 2021 Market Data Shows ‘Massive Growth’
The British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) announced the release of Q2 2021 market data showing “massive growth in the Irish and UK private hearing instrument markets.”
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