Telecoils and Hearing Loops: An Interview with Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD
It’s probably safe to say that there is no greater and more effective professional advocate for the use of telecoils and loop systems than Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD.
Read MoreIt’s probably safe to say that there is no greater and more effective professional advocate for the use of telecoils and loop systems than Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD.
Read MoreA multinational survey of hearing aid users shows substantial advantages and high satisfaction rates for the new Widex EVOKE hearing aid. Additionally, the device’s SoundSense Learn feature was shown to provide real-time personal sound customization that would not have been achievable via a conventional fitting rationale.
Read MoreIn creating and adopting standards of practice for audiology, we provide a shield for ourselves and our patients that will demonstrate the high level of care audiologists are capable of providing, improve confidence in audiology care, deter others from infringing on the audiology scope of practice, and protect each other from legal threats which may arise in the future.
Read MoreIt is well known that a patient’s audiometric configuration does not, and cannot, always describe the true impact of a hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is often accompanied by a decline in cognitive function and/or deficits in central auditory processing. This article by James Jerger, PhD, shows how the Dichotic Sentence Identification (DSI) Test can help differentiate between simple SNHL and those hearing losses involving cognitive decline or auditory processing disorder (APD) in older adults.
Read MoreThe WorldStar Package Award is an international achievement given to packages superior in design and technology to others within its category across the globe.
Read MoreThe newly created company will be a global leader with a presence in more than 125 markets, combined revenues of more than EUR 1.7 billion (about $1.92 billion USD) and more than 10,000 employees worldwide. All Widex and Sivantos brands will continue to operate with separate sales forces and organizations following the combination.
Read MoreCornell and Binghamton University researchers found, reportedly for the first time, that mosquitoes can hear over distances much greater than anyone suspected.
Read MoreConsumers will be able to subscribe to advanced hearing aids and optional wireless services on a pay-as-you-go model or at a low monthly fee. iHEAR’s subscription hearing solutions will help to allow consumers to personalize their hearing experience to suit their budget and individual needs.
Read MoreThe New Jersey Hearing Aid Project provides free refurbished hearing aids for eligible older New Jersey resident with low incomes. The project is collaboration between the Department of Human Services’ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Hearing Charities of America/Sertoma, and Montclair State University.
Read MoreNearly 50% of people aged 12-35 years—or 1.1 billion young people—are at risk of hearing loss due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds, including music they listen to through personal audio devices.
Read MoreIn a new study, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that hearing impairment is associated with accelerated cognitive decline with age, though the impact of mild hearing loss may be lessened by higher education.
Read MoreOticon is a proud supporter of Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a privately funded, 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives.
Read MoreThe Edison Awards, named after Thomas Alva Edison, recognizes and honors innovators and innovations. The Edison Awards will announce gold, silver, and bronze award winners at the Edison Awards Gala held Thursday, April 4, 2019 in New York City.
Read MoreAccording to the agreement, Oaktree will sell Alango’s “Wear & Hear” line of personal hearing devices via their catalog, online store, and specialty channels in North America.
Read MoreFollowing a similar pattern to 2017, NHS sales in Q4 were considerably above the rest of the year in terms of quantity, according to the BIHIMA report. The BIHIMA reports NHS sales were down 0.3% from the same period last year, though private sales continued their strong performance with hearing instrument sales up 5.2% from the same period last year.
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