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by Gina Geissler, Au.D, FAAA Medical research for many years has reported patient compliance is typically 50% when it comes to listening to their doctors or health care professionals. Is this because they don’t remember?  Is this because they are overwhelmed or stressed with the information they are being told or simply because they cannot hear it correctly? The answer

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS —  ClearCast Hearing is seeking to re-imagine the hearing device space with a focus on innovation and technology. Designed by board certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Physician, Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, the ClearCast PAL™ aims to improve consumer experiences by clarifying conversations and making television listening more effortless. Dr. Cherukuri, recognized as a pioneer in over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, has

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Today, Starkey’s President and CEO, Brandon Sawalich, celebrates his 30-year milestone in the hearing industry, marking three decades with the company. During this time, Sawalich has significantly contributed to advancing global hearing health and enhancing the quality of life for countless individuals, in addition helping to reduce hearing aid stigma. “Describing my 30-year career at Starkey as ‘rewarding’ would

In February, Widex unveiled the new Widex SmartRIC, a groundbreaking hearing aid featuring an innovative L-shaped design. This design is intended to improve the microphone angles, enhancing directionality and speech targeting to provide a more natural hearing experience. Design and Microphone Positioning One of the standout features of the Widex SmartRIC is its unique L-shaped design, which is not merely

Gael Hannan and Shari Eberts interview Dr. Barbara Weinstein, a distinguished professor at CUNY and adjunct professor at NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Weinstein shares her recent research on the InnoCaption app, which provides real-time captions for phone calls, making them accessible to individuals with hearing loss. Dr. Weinstein highlights that many hearing professionals are not familiar with captioning apps

INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA — Leading hearing implant innovator MED-EL has announced a collaboration with Microsoft aimed at enhancing global communication technology for people living with hearing loss. Bringing together the unique expertise of both companies in the fields of hearing loss and technology, this collaboration is intended to span several years to help develop accessibility tools and communication technology, all designed for

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Starkey is proud to announce that Karen Spaeth, Chief Marketing Officer, has been recognized with a Notable CMO Award by Twin Cities Business. This prestigious accolade celebrates Karen’s exceptional leadership and contributions to the marketing field, highlighting her role in driving Starkey’s success as the world’s premier hearing technology company. As CMO, Spaeth leads Starkey’s global marketing team, overseeing product launches,

The Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT™) test is the quickest method to accurately measure a person’s ability to hear in noisy environments. Developed by the Interacoustics Research Unit, ACT™ uses a non-linguistic, contrasting stimulus to provide a personalized testing experience. The results offer objective data that directly guides hearing aid fitting by predicting aided speech-in-noise performance. In this session, originally part

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Neuromod USA Inc. has been awarded a Federal Supply Schedule 65 II Medical Equipment and Supply Contract from the US Government, making the Lenire tinnitus device a treatment option for 2.9 million US Veterans living with tinnitus through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This contract will also extend the availability of Lenire to patients receiving care

In March, Signia announced the expansion of its Integrated Xperience (IX) platform with the launch of Styletto IX, the world’s slimmest and most advanced Slim-RIC hearing aid. Building on the success of the previous Styletto AX model, the Styletto IX introduces enhancements that further elevate speech clarity and user experience. The Signia Styletto IX features a sleek and stylish design,