New research suggests that the protein AMPK plays a role in protecting sensory cells in the inner ear from permanent damage and helps maintain hearing after extreme noise exposure. The finding may lead to new strategies and therapies to prevent hearing loss.
Read MoreSycle.net has announced an agreement with Neurotone that gives Sycle.net’s audiology practice management solution exclusive integration with LACE Online, an auditory training software developed by Neurotone.
Read MoreAnnounced at the AAA 2012 show in Boston, ReSound has launched ReSound Vea, a new line of hearing aids for budget conscious consumers.
Read More
We’ve been hearing a lot about coffee and its influence on our bodies. This month’s blogpost is from the Dizziness Depot blog of Alan Desmond at: hearinghealthmatters.org/dizzinessdepot — David H. Kirkwood, HearingHealthMatters.org
Read More
One of the great pitfalls of writing editorials for nearly 20 years—besides having a record in print of all the times you’ve been plainly wrong—is the same pitfall involved in aging or parenting: you run the risk of seriously
Read MoreA federal court in Massachusetts has allowed the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) to move forward with its case against movie streaming service Netflix. The NAD is attempting to require Netflix to provide closed captioning on all of its streaming films.
Read MoreSusan Nittrouer, PhD, professor and director of research at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Centers Department of Otolaryngology, has recently published two articles studying literacy and children with cochlear implants.
Read MoreThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has announced its 2012 Award recipients. The honorees will receive their awards at the 2012 ASHA Convention held in Atlanta, November 15 to 17, 2012.
Read More
3D scanning of the ear canal has the potential to significantly change hearing care. HR interviews 3DM Systems.
Read MoreDavid Adlin and Uffe Bjerg have joined GN Otometrics North America. Adlin will focus on marketing and business development for Otometrics, and Bjerg will serve as the company’s new vice president of operations, North America.
Read More
Siemens Hearing has expanded its range of ATEX hearing instruments that are certified as being safe and effective in explosive environments. ATEX is a European Directive for occupational health equipment used in explosive working environments.
Read MoreMidwest Special Instruments (MSI), a diagnostic equipment distributor for hearing health, has announced that it acquired Medical Technologies on May 1, 2012, for an undisclosed sum. The new combined entity will be known as Midwest Special Instruments Corp.
Read MoreBritain’s University of Southampton has developed a new telephone-based hearing screening test that could help the estimated 100 million people suffering from hearing loss in China. The new Chinese version is based on a test that has been taken by more than a million people across Europe.
Read More
Using counseling, amplification, fractal tones, relaxation strategies, sleep management, and many elements associated with TRT and CBT for an individualized comprehensive tinnitus management program.
Read MoreThe AQ X-Mini RIC rechargeable BTE provides at least 20 hours of operation per charge when the strongest (65 dB gain) receiver is used.
Read More