Unitron Launches New Vivante-Style Hearing Aids
Unitron launched new Vivante-style hearing aids, Stride V-M and Stride V-SP, designed to offer flexibility, comfort, and advanced technology.
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Managing the Impact of Face Masks and Covers on Speech Understanding in Noise Using Hearing Aids
The use of face masks has been mandated by many governments around the world. A negative side effect has been the impact on speech understanding in noise. In this study, a group of NAL researchers examine the impact of face covers in laboratory experiments and evaluate the effect of hearing aid compensation to reduce the impact of face covers during speech communication. Methods, outcomes, and recommendations are presented
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Phonak Launches Roger II Focus Ear-Level Receiver
Phonak announced the launch of the second generation of Roger Focus, the ear-level receiver that allows “children, teens, and adults to hear a speaker’s voice via any Roger microphone.”
Comparing Parent Perceptions to Datalogging Information in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Users
This study found that using datalogging as a tool for counseling parents about their child’s use of and experience with the cochlear implant helps increase wear time, proactively identify technical issues for troubleshooting, and gain new insights into the child’s listening environment and needs. This type of counseling not only provides an objective basis to encourage consistent device use, but also serves as a tool to motivate, reward, or validate parental support of their children’s listening needs.
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Situational Hearing Loss
Staff Standpoint | January 2020 Hearing Review By Karl E. Strom Is time spent using a hearing...
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Earphone Models for iPhones: Surprising Results When Used with a Hearing App
This study revealed that for some individuals with a mild-to-moderate high frequency hearing loss, the use of an amplifier app can result in enhanced listening performance—and even performance within normal limits in background noise. However, the quality of the earphones used does make a difference. These apps and earphones may be particularly useful for these patients who—for whatever reason—could benefit from amplification but are not yet ready for a hearing aid.
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Sensorion Presents Preclinical Data at ARO MidWinter Meeting 2020
Sensorion (Paris:ALSEN) (FR0012596468 – ALSEN), a clinical-stage biotech company which specializes...
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Researchers Find Two Biomarkers Involved in Speech in Noise
A pair of biomarkers of brain function—one that represents “listening effort,” and another that...
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Sonova Presents Range of Hearing Solutions at 2019 EUHA Congress
At the 2019 International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians (EUHA) in Nuremberg, Germany, Sonova announced the presentation of a “wide spectrum of new hearing solutions from all its product brands.”
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Oticon Team Presented at Recent Empower Conference in Orlando
The Oticon Team reported on hearing healthcare trends, technology innovations, and clinical advances at Empower Conference.
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Speech in Noise Research and Deep Neural Networks: An Interview with Lars Bramslow, PhD
A discussion of the speech-in-noise problem, why directional microphones often fall short in real-life listening situations, and how one of the more interesting areas of hearing aid research involves the idea of deep neural networks (DNN).
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Phonak Launches Sky Marvel for Children
The Sky M was designed and engineered to provide pediatric wearers “the best hearing solution possible for optimal speech and language development as well as speech intelligibility and ease of use,” according to the company’s announcement.
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When One Size Does Not Fit All: Special Hearing Solutions for Special Occasions
Hearing aids continue to offer special programs for special listening needs. But just how good are these programs, and what types of preferences do hearing aid wearers have when using them? This study compares two special programs with the Universal program in Widex EVOKE hearing aids. Along with some revealing insights into fitting individual patients, the results demonstrated that both special programs performed the job they were designed to do, and the overall study shows the potential benefits of providing special programs for special listening situations and individual preferences.
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BIHIMA Surveys Audiologist Panel on Issues Facing Hearing Industry
Over half (55%) of audiologists do not believe their patients are aware of the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline, according to the results of an audiologist research panel, conducted by the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA), the Association announced.
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BIHIMA Surveys Audiologist Panel on Issues Facing Hearing Industry
Over half (55%) of audiologists do not believe their patients are aware of the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline, according to the results of an audiologist research panel, conducted by the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA), the Association announced.
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Addressing the Needs of Pediatric Patients and Their Parents: An Interview with Jane Madell, PhD
Jane Madell, PhD, has been a leading figure in pediatric audiology for the past 45 years. She is an audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and LSLS auditory-verbal therapist, with degrees from Emerson College (BA) and University of Wisconsin (MA, PhD). Her experience ranges from Deaf Nursery programs to leadership positions at the League for the Hard of Hearing, Long Island College Hospital, as well as Beth Israel Medical Center/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary as director of the Hearing and Learning Center and Cochlear Implant Center.
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Addressing the Needs of Pediatric Patients and Their Parents: An Interview with Jane Madell, PhD
Jane Madell, PhD, has been a leading figure in pediatric audiology for the past 45 years. She is an audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and LSLS auditory-verbal therapist, with degrees from Emerson College (BA) and University of Wisconsin (MA, PhD). Her experience ranges from Deaf Nursery programs to leadership positions at the League for the Hard of Hearing, Long Island College Hospital, as well as Beth Israel Medical Center/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary as director of the Hearing and Learning Center and Cochlear Implant Center.
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‘Washington Post’ Article Discusses Whether Restaurant Noise Qualifies as Discrimination
Several people profiled in the article said that, while dining out, they were unable to hear conversation because of excessively loud background noise.
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