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Mason Branstrator, a social media influencer and advocate for people with disabilities, continues to provide education and resources on hearing health and adaptive living to his growing online community. After a skiing accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, Branstrator could have retreated from his ambitions. However, his drive to overcome both physical challenges and childhood hearing loss has

FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN – Attendees of the International Hearing Society (IHS) 2024 Conference & Expo, held in Louisville, Kentucky, embraced the conference theme of “Take the Lead” in record numbers, with attendance increasing by 20% and sponsor engagement rising by 25% compared to last year. The Kentucky Derby-themed event provided participants the opportunity to earn up to 14.5 continuing education

The EUHA held its General Meeting on 25 September 2024, during which members of the EUHA Executive Committee, Auditing Committee, and Council of Honour were elected. The new leadership is now ready to move forward with their term. Beate Gromke was re-elected as President, marking her third term. Eva Keil-Becker will continue as Vice President, and Peter Möckel remains both

By Becky Lansen, SVP and GM of Specialty, Health & Wellness, Synchrony Navigating hearing loss can be daunting, especially with the rise of over-the-counter (OTC) options following the FDA’s ruling in 2022, which allows consumers to buy a hearing aid without a prescription or professional fitting. The sheer variety of OTC devices, coupled with the complexity of hearing loss itself,

Host Bob Traynor continues his conversation with Renee Lefrancois, Director of Audiology at Shoebox, on the vital role of ototoxicity monitoring. Renee explains the different types of ototoxicity, including cochleotoxicity, vestibulotoxicity, and neurotoxicity, and how early signs like hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance issues can indicate ototoxic damage. The conversation emphasizes the global need for ototoxicity monitoring, particularly in areas

HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK — Widex has announced the introduction of the Widex On-the-Go app, a new mobile application designed to support hearing care professionals (HCPs) by improving operational efficiency and fostering practice growth. The app is positioned as a tool to reduce administrative tasks, allowing HCPs to focus more on clinical activities that benefit their patients. “The consumer demand for

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Grason-Stadler, a leader in clinical instrumentation, has announced updates to the GSI Pello™ audiometer. These updates are aligned with those recently implemented on the GSI AudioStar Pro™. The most notable update is the inclusion of the new Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT™) test, available when purchasing new Pello devices with the Speech Plus license. The ACT test

Ototoxicity monitoring is a vital tool for preserving hearing in patients undergoing treatments with ototoxic medications, such as those used for cancer or tuberculosis. Bob Traynor and Renee Lefrancois from Shoebox Audiometry discuss the practical applications of this monitoring and how accessible tools are making it easier for clinicians to integrate into patient care. Renee explains the global implications of

by Terry Mactaggart, President and CEO, Summus Hearing  My recent post about “Moving the Meter for Hearing Health” summarized a perspective gained over the last decade as the hearing health market evolved. That, for me, started with an article published in Audiology Practices (Winter, 2013) where, as a business professional and hearing tech company founder, I noted that concentrated industry

The European Union of Hearing Aid Acousticians (EUHA) and the German Hearing Instruments Industry Association (BVHI) continue to advance the International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians. A newly introduced feature, the EUHA-Live Area, will include a stage and a designated meeting and networking space, enhancing the connection between the Congress and the Industry Exhibition through spatial arrangement and events. Within