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BIHIMA—the British and Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association—has revealed initial findings from its 2024/25 Audiologist Survey, highlighting some of the biggest issues impacting the hearing loss profession. The annual survey calls on hearing care professionals across the UK to share their views on key challenges and opportunities for improvement within the industry. Challenges in Wax Removal and Hearing Care Accessibility

How are hearing loss and musicality connected? In a recent conversation, Brian Taylor spoke with Dr. Srishti Nayak, a researcher at the Vanderbilt Music Cognition Lab, to explore the relationship between hearing and musical abilities. Dr. Nayak discussed emerging research on how musical engagement may support hearing health and introduced the MAPLE framework, which suggests that musical skills, language abilities,

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon, the world leader in hearing care services and solutions, has renewed its partnership with La Scala Theater in Milan for the 2024-2025 season. In the 75th year since its foundation, Amplifon will continue to support the mid-week concert and ballet program of the “Invitation to La Scala” (“Invito alla Scala”) project, which reserves the theater for

The Digital EUHA Spring Conference 2025 will take place on March 28, 2025, providing an important training opportunity for hearing care professionals. With an international focus, the event will also be available with English translation, ensuring accessibility for a global audience. Conference presentations will be available on demand through the EUHA Learning Hub until May 31, 2025, allowing participants to

Growing evidence continues to highlight the strong connection between hearing health and cognitive function, with new research further underscoring the significance of this relationship. Two recent studies—one published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia and another in Age and Ageing—provide additional insights into how hearing loss may serve as an early indicator of cognitive decline and how interventions, such as hearing aids,

Microsoft’s The Prompt, hosted by Trevor Noah, has turned the spotlight on a groundbreaking AI tool aimed at improving ear health in Indigenous communities. In a recent episode, Noah interviewed Dr. Al Rahim Habib, the lead at Drumbeat AI, a technology designed to diagnose and track ear disease in children, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia.

Maintaining balance is a complex process that involves input from multiple sensory systems, including the vestibular system in the inner ear, visual cues, and proprioception from the body’s muscles and joints. While visual stimuli have long been known to impact balance, new research suggests that sound can also play a critical role—especially for individuals with vestibular disorders. A recent study

Google is expanding LE Audio (Low Energy Audio) support for hearing aids on Samsung Galaxy and Pixel smartphones, aiming to improve audio quality, battery efficiency, and direct Bluetooth connectivity for users. The update enhances hands-free calling and media streaming while eliminating the need for intermediary accessories. GN Hearing and Oticon Intent to Gain LE Audio Support with Samsung Galaxy S25

BLUFFDALE, UTAH, and NEWARK-ON-TRENT, UK—Listen Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions, and Ampetronic, world-leading providers of audio induction loop systems, are joining forces and combining their decades of expertise to redefine assistive listening and  communication. The two companies are deepening their partnership under the Allvida umbrella, aligning their operations, leadership, and resources to deliver greater value to

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY – On Saturday, December 7th, Oticon Government Services, alongside Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) and various government and military officials, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Marine Sgt. Craig Brady’s newly-built, specially adapted custom home in Holden, Massachusetts. Since 2017, Oticon Government Services has proudly supported HFOT’s mission of building and donating specially adapted custom homes for