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A newly published study in Nature Communications describes a novel robotic system designed to access the inner ear through a minimally invasive, transcanal approach—potentially opening the door to more precise diagnostics and targeted therapies for conditions such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and Ménière’s disease. The system, developed by Li and colleagues, integrates navigation, visualization, and microsurgical tools into a compact,

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK — Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Otarmeni™ (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), marking the first gene therapy approved for a genetic form of hearing loss. The approval represents a significant milestone for a field that has been steadily advancing in recent years. As previously discussed in

Miracle-Ear conventions used to be raucous affairs, and their 2005 event in Huntington Beach, CA, was no exception. Beyond franchisees masquerading as USC Trojans while a Beach Boys cover band played hits from the early 1960s, one memorable moment from this conference sticks out for me: Robert Sweetow’s talk on something called “Listening and Communication Enhancement,” or LACE as he

Three-time world record holder and dementia advocate Louis Alexander is calling for greater awareness of earlier ear and hearing health checks, amid growing concern about the links between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Hearing loss is the top modifiable risk factor for dementia, according to The Lancet Commission. However, a new study of more than 1,000 people conducted by ear

AURORA, ILLINOIS — Phonak U.S. announced a new partnership with USA Pickleball as part of its nationwide “Hear to Win” campaign, an initiative focused on encouraging a more proactive approach to hearing health. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the role hearing plays in overall wellness, particularly in maintaining social connection and engagement. Through the partnership, Phonak will bring

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey is inviting attendees of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Annual Conference to visit booth #349 to experience its latest advancements in hearing technology. As a Platinum Sponsor, the company will showcase new developments, offer educational sessions, and highlight its ongoing support for hearing professionals and their patients. At the booth, attendees can explore the

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA — Audien Hearing announced the nationwide launch of its Atom One, Atom Pro 2, and Atom X over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids in more than 1,000 Target stores and on Target.com. The expansion increases the company’s total retail presence to more than 11,000 locations across the United States. The addition of Target marks a further step in expanding access to

LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA — Treble Health, a telehealth-first tinnitus and audiology practice, has acquired Silicon Valley Hearing, an audiology clinic based in Los Gatos, California. The acquisition expands Treble Health’s in-person presence into the San Francisco Bay Area and adds Silicon Valley Hearing’s clinical team to its network. Founded by Ben Thompson, AuD, Treble Health has developed a tinnitus-focused care

Could understanding individual sound preference be the key to improving hearing aid adoption and satisfaction? Bob Traynor, live from WSA headquarters in Copenhagen, speaks with Lise Henningsen, Head of Audiology Evidence & Validation at WSA, about the emerging concept of sound preference—and why it may be a missing piece in hearing care. Drawing on WSA’s latest research, they discuss how

WSA has announced the launch of its new Sound Preference program, a research-backed initiative designed to help hearing care professionals better understand how individual sound preferences influence hearing aid adoption and long-term satisfaction. The program combines new research, clinical tools, and educational resources aimed at integrating sound preference into the hearing aid fitting process—an area that has historically been guided