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The European Union of Hearing Aid Acousticians (EUHA) has announced the call for papers for its upcoming Digital EUHA Spring Conference, scheduled to begin on March 28, 2025. The conference, an established event in the hearing care community, attracts both members and non-members, including a significant number of international participants. The event will feature live presentations on the opening day,

A new USC Stem Cell study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), reveals the genetic mechanisms that enable fish and lizards to regenerate their hearing after injury. By identifying key gene regulators and DNA control elements, the research offers valuable insights into sensory cell regeneration, paving the way for potential therapeutic strategies to restore hearing

Released in the U.S. in November 2024, the Signia Active Pro IX hearing aids combine cutting-edge hearing technology with the sleek, modern design of consumer earbuds. Building upon the success of the earlier Signia Active X, the Active Pro IX introduces notable advancements, enhancing both performance and user experience. Design and Comfort The Signia Active Pro IX adopts a sleek,

The integration of hearing health features into mainstream consumer audio technology is gaining momentum, driven by collaborations such as that of Mimi Hearing Technologies and Knowles Corp. This week, Andrew Bellavia is joined by Florian Schneidmodel and Mehul Kochar to discuss how Mimi’s sound personalization technology and Knowles’ balanced armature receivers are transforming consumer devices like true wireless earbuds. By

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE – Cilcare, a biotechnology company specializing in auditory sciences, has announced the completion of its €40 million Series A funding round, with €21 million secured in the latest phase. This milestone was achieved with the participation of new investors, including SHIONOGI & CO., LTD., and Sprim Global Investments Pte. Ltd., as well as existing backers such as Sofilaro,

Amy Meservey, Training Manager at e3 Diagnostics, has lived with hearing loss her entire life. Deaf in her right ear and with moderate-to-severe hearing loss in her left, her condition resulted from her mother contracting rubella during pregnancy. Diagnosed at around 4 or 5 years old, Amy began using a hearing aid in her left ear at age 30.  This

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – Neurotone AI, a pioneer in aural rehabilitation and creator of Lace AI Pro, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Amptify, a leading digital hearing healthcare platform developed at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. The transaction, expected to close by the end of 2024, is subject to customary closing conditions. This acquisition aligns with

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Dr. Douglas L. Beck, co-host of the Hearing Matters Podcast, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Golden Lobe Award by the Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals (AIHHP). This award is granted annually to a distinguished hearing healthcare professional who has made outstanding contributions to the field of audiology. Dr. Beck, renowned for being among the

This week, Amyn Amlani sits down with Dr. Marcus Atlas, founder of the Ear Science Institute Australia, to discuss the institute’s groundbreaking work, particularly the development of ClearDrum. ClearDrum is an innovative biosynthetic prosthetic designed to reconstruct the human tympanic membrane using silk fibroin. Unlike traditional graft materials like cartilage, ClearDrum offers transparency, superior acoustic properties, and robust mechanical strength,

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Grason-Stadler (GSI), the leader in clinical audiometric systems, is proud to announce the release of the latest update to its Automated Method for Testing Auditory Sensitivity (AMTAS) product. This new version brings enhanced functionality and improved ease of use, further solidifying Grason-Stadler’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for audiometric testing. Key Features of GSI AMTAS V2.0