GN Launches Campaign to Challenge Misperceptions about Hearing Aids
The campaign provides access to images that represent the modern era of hearing aids and celebrates life with hearing loss.
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2nd Suspected ‘Havana Syndrome’ Case Investigated
The incident, reported to have occurred in 2020 near the entrance to the White House; the other incident took place in 2019 when a White House official was walking her dog in a Virginia suburb outside Washington DC, according to a 'CNN' article.
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Chinese Surgical Team Replaces Man’s Ear with Transplant Grown on Arm
Plastic surgeons in China were able to grow a replacement ear on a man's arm, then transplant the ear onto his head, according to a March 30 article in Xinhua.
Hansaton Releases BTE Hearing System for Hard-to-fit Ears
Hansaton has announced the launch of its new jamHD S312 BTE hearing system and an accompanying new upgrade to its Scout Software 3.2.1. The jamHD hearing aids are designed for patients with difficult-to-fit ears and those who need a rugged hearing system.
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MelMedtronics Completes FDA Registration of ENT Products
MelMedtronics has completed medical device registration with the FDA. The product line features the first tele-digital audiometer on mobile devices, the Tele-iAudiometer, which includes video communications, a range of audiological tests, and built-in analytics.
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Audiologist Ranked #8 ‘Least Stressful Job’ of 2016
“Audiologist” was rated #8 in the least-stressful job list of 2016 among 200 jobs tracked by CareerCast, a career guidance website.
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ESCO, Hansaton Announce Extended Insurance Plan
ESCO announced a partnership with Hansaton to provide the Protection Plus plan, a Loss and Accidental Damage insurance plan for patients who have lost or damaged hearing aids while still under manufacturer’s warranty.
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Hamilton Relay to Continue Providing Service in California
Hamilton Relay, a provider of Telecom Relay and Captioned Telephone Service to 18 US states and the District of Columbia, has announced that it will continue to be the provider of California Relay Service.
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Sony Mobile Introduces Xperia Ear, Its Smart Hearable
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Sony Mobile Communications rolled out a next-generation Xperia line of products with the first Xperia X series smartphones, along with ambient connected devices. Part of the rollout is the new Xperia Ear, a next-generation wireless ear-piece, or hearable.
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RadioEar Releases Audiometric Bone Conductor with BEST Technology
RadioEar has announced the release of its new and enhanced RadioEar B-81 audiometric bone conductor, which has improved low frequency performance, and is based on the BEST (balanced electromagnetic separation transducer) technology in order to overcome the limitations of classic bone conductor performance. The BEST technology allows testing at low frequencies of up to 20dB higher than the classic bone conductor.
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Williams Sound Names New Japanese Distributor
Williams Sound has named Media Plus its exclusive commercial sound distribution partner in Tokyo, Japan. Media Plus, established in 2002, is a professional designer and integrator of A/V and video conferencing systems for clients in the government, financial, education, and manufacturing industries in Japan and Asia.
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NEXT Audiometers Assist Hearing Tests for US Military Applicants
Benson Medical Instruments announced it was awarded a contract by the US Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM) to provide NEXT audiometers to all Military Entrance Processing Sites for applicant hearing tests. MEPCOM’s mission is to evaluate applicants’ eligibility for service for all branches of the US military.
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Listen Technologies Appoints Ampetronic as UK Distributor
Listen Technologies Corporation announced the appointment of Ampetronic, a hearing loop systems manufacturer and supplier, as its UK distributor through the formation of a new company, Ampetronic Assistive Listening. The appointment was effective October 1, 2015.
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ID Masking Software Protects Privacy of Occupational Hearing Records
Benson Medical Instruments, which designs and manufactures audiometers, spirometers, and software to manage hearing conservation and occupational spirometry programs for companies, has announced a new ID masking feature in its software for occupational hearing tests that helps protect employees’ private data.
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FDA-cleared Digital Stethoscope Streams Heart Sounds via Mobile App
Eko Devices, a digital medical device startup, received FDA clearance to launch Eko Core, a digital stethoscope that wirelessly streams heart sounds to a HIPAA-compliant smartphone app and integrates heart sounds into a patient’s electronic health record (EHR).
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Two Cochlear Implant Sound Processors Approved by FDA
Advanced Bionics will distribute the Naída CI Q90 sound processor later this year in the US and Canada. The Naída CI Q30 is designed to meet the needs of the global market and will be available in specific markets outside of North America.
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Williams Sound Launches Multilingual Versions of Website
Williams Sound says the creation of Spanish and Portuguese versions of its website confirms the company’s commitment to providing relevant technology and tools to its customers in the US and abroad.
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Williams Sound Expands Distribution to the Middle East
NMK Electronics will work on educating the market, promoting solutions, and developing brands in wireless communications to help Williams Sound in the Middle East.
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