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Passings: Robert J. Briskey

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00 EST

Bob Briskey, MA, a respected educator and prolific writer in hearing healthcare, passed away on Saturday at age 87.

Sonitus Medical Gets $25 Million Funding for SoundBite Hearing Device

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00 EST

Sonitus Medical Inc, maker of the SoundBite Hearing System, has closed a $25 million Series D round of venture capital funding. Abingworth, an international investor, led the round of funding and will have representatives on Sonitus' board of directors.

Emory Researchers Experimenting with Regenerating Hair Cells

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00 EST

Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta have shown that introducing a gene called Atoh1 into the cochleae of young mice can induce the formation of extra sensory hair cells. Their results show the potential of a gene therapy approach to regenerating sensory hair cells to treat hearing loss, but the research also demonstrates its current limitations.

UK Researchers Identify Key Cellular Mechanisms for Onset of Tinnitus

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00 EST

Researchers in the University of Leicester's Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology have identified a cellular mechanism that could underlie the development of tinnitus following exposure to loud noises. The discovery could lead to novel tinnitus treatments, and investigations into potential drugs to prevent tinnitus are currently underway.

Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults Lower Than 40 Years Ago

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00 EST

The prevalence of hearing loss in adults 65 to 74 years old is lower than it was 40 years ago, according to a study published in the May 2012 issue of Ear and Hearing. The findings are consistent with the same researchers earlier discovery that younger adults are hearing better than their grandparents did at their age.

P2i Expands Production with Hearing Lab Technology

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00 EST

Following a year of successful application with P2is Aridion 8 nanocoating system, Hearing Lab Technology, formerly known as America Hears, has agreed to increase production through the introduction of a larger 40 liter Aridion system.

Highlights of William Demant First Quarter Report

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00 EST

William Demant Holding Group, the parent company of Oticon, Bernafon, Sonic, and other brands, issued its first quarter 2012 report to stockholders, discussing hearing aid trends and its market outlook in various countries.

Support for Theory that Blindness May Rapidly Enhance Other Senses

Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00 EST

New findings from a Canadian research team investigating the link between blindness and enhanced hearing suggest that not only is there a real connection between vision and other senses, but that the connection is important to better understand the underlying mechanisms that can quickly trigger sensory changes.

John Hopkins Researchers Study How Humans Perceive Sound in Noisy and Complex Environments

Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00 EST

A group of researchers at The John Hopkins University in Baltimore is trying to understand how the brain makes sense of complex auditory environments, such as a cocktail party. The team is testing how humans track sound patterns over time, and under what circumstances the brain registers that the pattern has been broken. The preliminary findings were presented at the Acoustics 2012 meeting in Hong Kong in May.

New Picture Book Centers on a Little Girl with Hearing Loss

Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00 EST

Wendy Kupfer's new picture book, Let's Hear It for Almigal, is the story of a happy little girl who feels unlucky because she can't hear everything she wants to hear due to hearing loss.

Audigy Group Hosts AGX Technology Summit

Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00 EST

Audigy Group recently hosted more than 350 hearing care professionals in Scottsdale, Ariz for a national summit on the newest advances in hearing care and hearing technology.

SoundCure's Serenade Tinnitus Treatment System Launched at AAA

Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00 EST

SoundCure recently launched its Serenade Tinnitus Treatment System at the American Academy of Audiology Meeting in Boston, marking the formal commercial release of its tinnitus treatment system that is cleared by the FDA and developed independently with hearing researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI).

AG Bell Launches Internet Resource on Hearing Loss for Families, Individuals, and Professionals

Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00 EST

The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) has launched the Listening and Spoken Language Knowledge Center, an Internet resource for parents of children with hearing loss, individuals with hearing loss, and professionals who serve them.

Passings: Robert E. Sandlin, PhD

Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00 EST

Robert E. Sandlin, PhD, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in San Diego at age 85. Dr Sandlin was a distinguished researcher, educator, author, and practice owner.

HLAA Names Spokesperson and National Walk4Hearing Business Chair

Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00 EST

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) has named Christopher J. Artinian, former president and chief executive officer of Morton's Restaurant Group, as its new spokesperson and National Walk4Hearing Business Chair.

NIDCD Offers Resources for May's Hearing, Speech, Tinnitus Awareness Month

Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00 EST

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has joined with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) to raise awareness for May as "Better Hearing and Speech Month."

Cone Beam CT Better for Visualizing Some Causes of Hearing Loss at Half the Radiation Dose

Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00 EST

Cone beam CT has been shown to be superior to multidetector CT for detecting superior semicircular canal dehiscence or the so-called third window (a small hole in the bony wall of the inner ear bone that can cause dizziness and hearing loss). In addition, the technology uses half the radiation dose, a new study shows.

Sonus Launches PSA Campaign with American Diabetes Association

Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00 EST

In conjunction with Better Speech and Hearing Month, Sonus and the American Diabetes Association (ADA), have launched a video public services announcement (PSA) to inform individuals about the link between hearing loss and diabetes.

Bionix Redesigns OtoClear Ear Irrigation Tip

Thu, 3 May 2012 00:00 EST

Bionix Medical Technologies has introduced the new OtoClear ear irrigation tip with Gentle Touch design, which reportedly enhances patient comfort and conforms better to the ear, helping to reduce back-splash.

Location Discovered of Genes That May Be Responsible for Age-Related High Frequency Hearing Loss

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00 EST

A study published in the open access journal BMC Genetics has found genetic loci (the position of genes on the chromosome) that specifically pertain to age-related high frequency hearing loss.