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Miracle-Ear Campaign Unveils New In-store Experience

Miracle-Ear announced it is unveiling its newest brand campaign for the Miracle-Ear Advantage, featuring an “exclusive customer advantage only found inside Miracle-Ear retail locations.”

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IHS 2021 Convention to be Held August 12-14 in San Diego

The 69th Annual International Hearing Society Convention will be held—in person!—on August 12-14 at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego. This year’s convention offers up to 9.5 CEUs, deep dives into the hottest topics in hearing healthcare, and networking with peers, subject-matter experts, and industry leaders.

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BAA to Hold 17th Annual Conference November 18-19

Key sessions this year will cover adult rehab, pediatric assessment, tinnitus and hyperacusis, learning disabilities, vestibular assessment and management, technology and health policy updates, neuroscience, service delivery changes, leadership, cochlear implants, and careers support.

Hearing Loss

Delta Variant of COVID-19 May Cause Hearing Loss

Hearing impairment, blood clots leading to gangrene, and “severe gastric upsets,” are being seen by doctors in India, England, and Scotland, where the B.1.617.2 delta strain is prevalent and more likely to lead to hospitalization, Bloomberg reported.

Prevention

Jury Awards $6 Million in Damages in 3M Lawsuit

A jury found 3M liable for hearing damage suffered by military members who alleged that the company did not disclose design flaws in its dual-ended Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2), according to “Reuters.”

Tinnitus

Coping with Tinnitus

While there is no cure for tinnitus, numerous treatment options continue to emerge, including tinnitus management programs administered by hearing care professionals, hearing aids including those with tinnitus remediation features, sound therapy systems, and tinnitus coaching apps.

Practice Building

NONE SHALL PASS! 3 Rules for Patient Care Coordinators in a Hearing Care Office

Despite all the training, skill, and hard work that goes into being a hearing care practice owner or manager, one of the most galling aspects of the “hearing business” is that an untrained receptionist can make a huge negative impact on patient retention and acquisition.

Hearing Aids

Apple Announces “Conversation Boost” with Beamforming Mics for AirPods Pro

During its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 7, Apple announced new speech-in-noise enhancement capabilities in iOS 15 called “Conversation Boost,” which uses computational audio and beamforming microphones for use in Apple AirPod Pros.

Inside Hearing

Hearing Technology Innovator Awards Announce Call for Submissions

Following closure of the submission period, nominees will be put up for a public vote in September. Voting will be open for a 2-week period and submissions receiving the most votes within each subcategory will be declared winners.