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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is accepting nominations for the 2027 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards, which recognize organizations and professionals whose evidence-based programs and innovations help prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. Established through a partnership between NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association, the annual awards highlight measurable achievements in workplace

FRANKFURT/MÜNSTER, GERMANY — Four international start-ups have been selected to participate in the 70th International Congress of Hearing Care Professionals, taking place as part of EUHA 2026 in Hanover. Each company will receive a complimentary stand within the EUHA Industry Exhibition. Small presentation spaces will also be available in the EUHA Live Area, the event’s networking and stage area in

Occupational hearing conservation is often viewed as a compliance requirement—but it also represents a significant opportunity for audiologists and hearing care professionals to expand patient care, strengthen community outreach, and grow their practices. In this episode, Brian Felsen, Chief Hearing Loss Preventionist at Your Ears Rock, discusses the growing impact of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus across workplaces, schools, entertainment

FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY – The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) has launched the AuDvantage Membership Program, a new initiative designed to strengthen state audiology associations, encourage professional engagement, and support the long-term future of the profession. The program is built on a simple principle: the audiology profession grows, thrives, and succeeds when state audiology associations grow, thrive, and succeed. “AuDvantage

When a patient presents with acute vestibular syndrome (AVS), the primary responsibility of the examiner is to determine, as best as possible, whether this represents a worrisome pathology such as a posterior fossa stroke. While the vast majority of patients presenting with AVS will ultimately be found to have peripheral vestibular disorders, this does not undermine the importance of performing

Editor’s note: Ear to the Ground is a new monthly column from Dr. Brian Taylor, offering timely reflections on research, technology, clinical practice, and emerging trends in hearing care. You can read last month’s column here. By now, it’s likely all hearing care professionals have some familiarity with the ACHIEVE study, which was a randomized controlled trial that asked this

By Dr. Jennifer J. Gans Tinnitus Explained in 60 Seconds Most people think tinnitus means something is wrong with the ear. But tinnitus is actually a remarkable example of how the brain works—and the kinds of errors it can make, especially during times of stress. Your brain is constantly predicting the world around you. In many ways, it is a

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA — MED-EL US has announced the consumer availability of its new Standard Pro and Micro Pro rechargeable batteries for the company’s SONNET 2 and SONNET 3 audio processors. The new rechargeable batteries are designed to extend operating time while remaining compatible with MED-EL cochlear implants dating back to 1994, allowing many existing recipients to upgrade without requiring

INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA — MED-EL has acquired two gene therapy programs from Rescue Hearing Inc. targeting genetic causes of hearing and balance disorders. The programs address genetic disorders associated with mutations in the MYO7A and STRC genes. The MYO7A program is being developed to address a genetic cause of balance disorders, while the STRC program targets a genetic cause of hearing disorders,

A coalition of U.S. senators and national veterans organizations is pushing back against proposed changes that could significantly alter how the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates tinnitus and sleep apnea for disability compensation. The proposal has drawn opposition from Sen. Angus King and other lawmakers, as well as Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). While