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This week, host Bob Traynor is joined by Sheena Burks, Chief Clinical Officer at WSA, and Dr. Eric Branda, Head of Audiology and Research, for an in-depth discussion on the unique hearing healthcare needs of U.S. veterans and how new technology is helping address one of audiology’s greatest challenges: understanding speech in noisy environments. The conversation explores the realities facing

MILAN, ITALY — Amplifon announced that it has secured a €1.35 billion senior loan to support the financing of its proposed acquisition of GN Hearing. The financing marks the latest step in the proposed transaction, which was first announced in March and would bring GN Hearing’s technology, manufacturing, and audiological product portfolio together with Amplifon’s global hearing care retail network.

LYNGE, DENMARK — WSA announced that Chief Financial Officer Marianne Wiinholt will step down from her role on August 31, 2026, after four years as CFO and a member of the company’s Executive Committee. According to the company, Wiinholt made the decision to leave at her own request to pursue a portfolio of board and advisory roles. She will remain

A new book by veteran audiologist Garry G. Gordon, MS, examines how hearing healthcare professionals may expand their services beyond traditional clinical practice through industrial hearing conservation, recreational hearing protection, tinnitus management, and emerging hearing technologies. Recreational & Industrial Audiology: The Next Profitable Frontier outlines potential growth areas as the hearing healthcare landscape continues to evolve. Drawing on decades of

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey has been named a 2026 Star Tribune Top Workplace, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has earned the distinction. The award is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential engagement survey that measures workplace culture, leadership, communication, and employee experience. The recognition reflects Starkey’s ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace where employees are

What does the future of hearing restoration look like? Are we approaching a world where hearing loss can be treated with pharmaceuticals rather than simply managed with hearing aids? Originally presented at the Future of Hearing Healthcare (FHH2026) conference, this expert panel explores the latest advances in inner ear therapeutics and what they could mean for the future of hearing

Hearing healthcare is evolving rapidly. While advances in technology continue to transform the profession, there is also a growing emphasis on patient-centered care that extends beyond the audiogram to communication, participation, and quality of life. To better understand where the profession stands today, HHTM is inviting hearing care professionals to participate in the Current State of Hearing Care Survey. The

READING, U.K. — O2 has completed a proof-of-concept trial evaluating new network-based technology designed to improve phone call clarity for customers with hearing loss. The operator partnered with cloud-native network software provider Mavenir to test a capability that works within the mobile network to personalize call audio in real time. Participants continued using their existing phones and mobile numbers while the

TÜBINGEN, GERMANY — Acousia Therapeutics GmbH, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing treatments for acute and chronic inner ear hearing loss, today announced positive top-line efficacy results from its completed Phase 2a PROHEAR study. ACOU085 (INN: Bimokalner) is a proprietary small-molecule therapy that has demonstrated efficacy across multiple preclinical models of hearing loss, including drug-induced ototoxicity. The exploratory, placebo-controlled, split-body Phase 2a

IOWA CITY, IA — The University of Iowa has announced the upcoming 33rd Annual Management of the Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Patient International Conference, scheduled for August 13–14, 2026. The event will be offered in a hybrid format, with in-person sessions held at the Wendell Johnson Speech & Hearing Center, as well as a remote attendance option. The long-running conference is