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Jul. 23, 2024

Legendary Composer Evan Solot on Navigating Hearing Loss as a Musician

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Evan Solot is a celebrated music composer and trumpet player whose illustrious career spans over five decades, featuring collaborations with legends like Frank Sinatra and Bette Midler. In this episode, host Shari Eberts delves into Solot’s remarkable journey, focusing on how he has navigated the challenges of hearing loss without letting it hinder his professional success. Solot discusses the adaptations
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Jul. 23, 2024

Sensorion’s SENS-401 Phase 2a Trial in Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity Gets Positive Recommendation From the Data Safety Monitoring Board

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MONTPELLIER, FRANCE – Sensorion (FR0012596468 – ALSEN), a leading clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in therapies for hearing loss disorders, has announced a positive recommendation from the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) for the continuation of its NOTOXIS Phase 2a Proof-of-Concept (POC) clinical trial. This trial investigates the efficacy and safety of SENS-401 in preventing Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity (CIO). The DSMB
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Jul. 22, 2024

Gene Editing Breakthrough Restores Hearing in Mice with Genetic Deafness

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In a groundbreaking study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers demonstrated the potential of gene editing to restore hearing in adult mice with a form of inherited hearing loss. The research, led by Wenliang Zhu and his team, focused on a mutation in the microRNA-96 (MIR96) gene, known to cause autosomal dominant deafness-50 (DFNA50). The team employed a CRISPR-Cas9 system,
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Jul. 22, 2024

WS Audiology Recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in the United States

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ISELIN, NEW JERSEY – WS Audiology (WSA), a leading global innovator in hearing aid technology and solutions, proudly announces it has been recognized as a “Top Employer 2024” in the United States. The company has also achieved the prestigious Top Employer status this year in the WSA Denmark, Singapore and Germany locations, reinforcing the company’s global commitment to providing an
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Jul. 22, 2024

Audiology Employment Trends: What Job Seekers and Clinic Owners Need to Know

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Host Dave Kemp sits down with Shadi Chakoutahi, the founder and CEO of Staffing Proxy, to discuss the current state of the employment market within the audiology sector. Shadi, whose firm specializes in recruiting and HR within hearing health, shares insights from her daily interactions with both prospective employees and employers. She highlights the challenges and trends in the market,
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Jul. 20, 2024

The Connection Between Diet and Hearing Loss: Nourishing Your Ears for Optimal Health

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‘You are what you eat’ – a phrase often echoed in conversations about health and well-being. Although we understand its significance in shaping our overall health, one aspect often overlooked is its profound impact on hearing. While diets are typically associated with weight management, cardiovascular health, and diabetes, their role in preserving and even enhancing hearing health deserves closer attention.
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Jul. 19, 2024

Tinnitus in Men Linked with Obesity and Body Composition, Study Finds

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A study published this week in the journal Scientific Reports has uncovered significant associations between tinnitus and body composition, particularly among men. Conducted by researchers from Hanyang University and Seoul National University in South Korea, this cross-sectional study utilized data from the ninth Korea National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (KNHANES) to explore the relationship between tinnitus and specific body
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Jul. 18, 2024

FCC Adopts New Rule to Simplify Caption Display Settings

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new rule aimed at making caption display settings more accessible for individuals with disabilities. This initiative, part of a multi-year effort by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and other advocacy groups, addresses the common frustration of navigating complex settings to customize closed captions. The new rule, detailed in
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Jul. 18, 2024

HearUSA Named Top Hearing Care Retailer in Newsweek’s America’s Best Retailers 2024

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA — HearUSA has been recognized as one of America’s top hearing care retailers for the second consecutive year as part of Newsweek and Statista Inc.’s America’s Best Retailers. Notably, HearUSA is the only brand in the Hearing Care category to be recognized in back-to-back years, in both 2023 and 2024. America’s Best Retailers 2024 recognizes brands that offer high-quality products,
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Jul. 18, 2024

Final Program and Schedule Released for the 31st Annual Management of the Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Patient Conference

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IOWA CITY, IA — The University of Iowa has released the final program and schedule for the upcoming 31st annual Management of the Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Patient international conference, set to take place from August 8-9. The event will be held both in-person at the Wendell Johnson Speech & Hearing Center and remotely. This well-regarded conference is designed for otologists,