Signia Active Pro are “specifically tailored to each individual wearer, whereas basic hearables boost all sound.” The company says “that can mean the difference between treating mild hearing loss effectively and developing more serious hearing loss.”
The Ida Institute announced that it will present the non-profit’s newest person-centered resources at AAA 2021 Virtual, this year’s virtual American Academy of Audiology conference.
The American Academy of Audiology’s 2021 Convention will take place virtually this year from April 14-16, with registration open now. This year’s convention will feature the same exceptional presentations and events that all AAA Conventions are known for, including learning sessions and many opportunities to interact with colleagues, industry representatives, audiology students and other hearing healthcare professionals.
Hearing loss and other auditory problems are strongly associated with COVID-19 according to a systematic review of research evidence.
New research announced by the Hearing Industries Association (HIA) reveals that 4 out of 5 Americans consider hearing loss serious, but ignoring the problem is more common than you may think. Fewer than 16% of adults ages 20-69 who need a hearing aid use one. That number almost doubles to 30% for adults over age 70 who need a hearing aid but don’t use one, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
California-based telehealth startup Pure Tinnitus announced that it has developed Pure Tinnitus Group Coaching as a way to provide evidence-based tinnitus management techniques via Zoom video.
Even before the worldwide pandemic, inevitable developments in our field were approaching, presenting both threats and opportunities. This article identifies six of the major developments and highlights the opportunities that could be nurtured for both patients and audiology practices.
Signia Active’s earbud design helps ensure “better hearing without the stigma, while its portable rechargeability and Bluetooth connectivity enable wearers to remain connected and perform their best all day long.”
The founding director of the Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) National Technical Institute for the Deaf, D. Robert Frisina, died in Florida on Monday, March 29.