Category: Hearing Products

Hearing Products

‘Science Magazine’ Profiles ‘DIY Hearing Aid’ Inventor

For about $15-$20, Bhamla says that anyone can recreate the device at home with online blueprints, a soldering iron, and easy-to-find parts.

Hearing Products

Senators Warren and Capito Introduce ‘Ally’s Act’ Legislation for Insurance Coverage of OIDs

The legislation is named after 10-year-old Colorado native, Ally Tumblin who was born without a right ear or hearing canal and, therefore, requires the use of a bone-anchored hearing aid.

Hearing Products

Study Shows Hair Cell Regrowth with New Drug

A new approach, published in “Cell Reports,” to regenerate inner ear sensory hair cells is said to lay the groundwork for treating chronic noise-induced hearing loss by the company, Frequency Therapeutics, and its co-founders who are drawing on research from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), Harvard Medical School, Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, and MIT. The program is expected to progress to into human clinical trials within the next 18 months.

Amplification

Researcher Designs Vibrating Glove for Deaf Individuals

Initially, Artem designed a joystick glove to be able to play computer games one-handed. He then improved the device, turning it into an unusual hearing aid.

Hearing Aids

GN Hearing Holds Virtual Event to Celebrate Launch of ReSound One

Experts in the field of audiology gathered to discuss the latest technology and design, as well as future methods for treating hearing loss. Participants now have access to the training resources and learning materials for the next 90 days.

Implants & Bone Conduction

‘First Global Consensus’ on Cochlear Implant Treatment for Adults with Hearing Loss Published

“This paper outlines the first global consensus on how we can optimize care for adults with severe to profound hearing loss. The recommendations for surgeons, audiology experts, and healthcare providers are crystal clear,” said Dr Craig Buchman.

Tinnitus Devices

Pure Tinnitus Hosts Tinnitus Virtual Summit

The primary goal for the Tinnitus Virtual Summit was to “connect and educate the audiences from different virtual tinnitus groups,” according to the organizers.

Vestibular Solutions

Auris Medical Regains Listing Compliance with NASDAQ Minimum Bid Requirement

On August 20, 2020, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq stating that because the Company’s shares had a closing bid price at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten (10) consecutive business days, the Company’s stock had regained compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement for continued listing on Nasdaq, and that the matter is now closed.

Accessories

Bose Appoints First Female CEO, Lila Snyder

Bose has appointed its first female CEO, Lila Snyder, according to an article in “Engadget.” Snyder will take over for former CEO Bill Hess on September 1, 2020.