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Mar. 27, 2024

Aging and Auditory Acuity: New Research Sheds Light on Hearing Loss in the 10th Decade of Life

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A newly published study has helped shed light on the prevalence and severity of hearing loss among individuals aged 90 and 95, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by this age group. Conducted as a cross-sectional study, researchers aimed to understand the extent of hearing impairment in the 10th decade of life. The study, conducted in home settings including
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Mar. 26, 2024

Starkey Named a Top Workplace in the United States

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EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA– Starkey has been named a 2024 Top Workplaces USA winner by the nation’s leading employer recognition program, Top Workplaces. Based entirely on employee feedback, this is the second consecutive year Starkey has received this impressive distinction. Over the past year, Starkey has also won the coveted gold badge across every category of the Top Workplaces Cultural Excellence Awards and was
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Mar. 26, 2024

Amplifon Unveils Comprehensive Sustainability Plan Aligned with Business Strategy

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MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon S.p.A. has announced the launch of its new Sustainability Plan, “Listening Ahead.” This comprehensive plan outlines 20 new targets across four key areas—Product & Service Stewardship, People Empowerment, Community Impact, and Ethical Behavior—spanning from 2026 to 2030. The targets encompass a range of initiatives aimed at promoting accessible hearing care, enhancing customer experiences through innovation, and
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Mar. 25, 2024

Digital EUHA Spring Conference Presentations Now Accessible Online Until May 31

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Following the successful kick off of the Digital EUHA Spring Conference on March 22, all presentations are now available for individual online access until the end of May. Accessible to registered participants, the conference offers twenty-three expert lectures covering a diverse range of topics including research & science, practical application, marketing & communication, and forward-looking themes. Presented in both German
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Mar. 25, 2024

Fennec Pharmaceuticals Strikes Licensing Deal with Norgine for PEDMARQSI Distribution in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NORTH CAROLINA — Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: FENC; TSX: FRX) has joined forces with Norgine, a prominent European pharmaceutical company, to bring PEDMARQSI® to the markets of Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. PEDMARQSI, the first and only approved therapy in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (U.K.) designed to reduce the risk of cisplatin-induced hearing
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Mar. 23, 2024

Association Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline in Hispanic and Latino Adults Over 50: A 7-Year Study

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A recent study published in JAMA Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery has shed light on the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline among middle-aged and older Hispanic and Latino adults. The study aimed to explore whether hearing loss is associated with cognitive outcomes, such as performance, change, and mild cognitive impairment, over a period of 7 years. Exploring Hearing Loss
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Mar. 23, 2024

Amplifon Proposes Shareholder Voting Rights Enhancement in Response to New Italian Law

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ROME, ITALY – Amplifon, the world’s leading hearing aid retailer, has announced its intention to strengthen voting rights, aligning with a recently passed capital markets bill in Italy. The company is among the first Italian-listed companies to take such a step in response to the change in law. The proposal comes in response to Law no. 21 of March 5th,
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Mar. 22, 2024

Amplifying Access: Audiology Organizations Unite to Advance Medicare Audiology Access Legislation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On March 20, American Academy of Audiology (AAA) President Bopanna Ballachanda, PhD, joined forces with the presidents of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) on Capitol Hill to advocate for audiologists and their patients. Their focus was on promoting the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (MAAIA) to various members of
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Mar. 22, 2024

Practis Announces Acquisition of HearWorks

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Practis, LLC, a leading healthcare marketing services provider, announced today the acquisition of HearWorks, a leader in AI enhanced marketing and database automation solutions for audiology practices. In addition to expanding capabilities at Practis, this acquisition strengthens the firm’s position as a full-service healthcare marketing platform with deep specialization and focus on driving long-term sustainable growth for
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Mar. 21, 2024

National Academies of Practice (NAP) Announces Leadership Changes and Award Winners

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The National Academies of Practice (NAP) is the alliance of professionals collaborating to transform health and well-being. Founded in 1981, the National Academies of Practice advances interprofessional education, scholarship, research, practice, and public policy by educating and informing our members and others, facilitating collaborative scholarship and research opportunities, recruiting, engaging, retaining, and mentoring our network of members, and advocating the value of