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National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) and MedRx have partnered to bring the next-generation NAL-NL3 fitting formula to MedRx’s verification and testing systems. The integration—now available in MedRx Studio Software version 1.3.2—marks one of the first implementations of NAL-NL3 worldwide and reflects the longstanding collaboration between NAL, MedRx, and the broader Demant Group. The update gives hearing care professionals access to NAL’s

Can lost hearing cells be replaced? Lineage Cell Therapeutics CEO Brian Culley returns to discuss the company’s new collaboration with William Demant Invest. Together, they’re advancing ReSonance™ (ANP1) — an experimental cell therapy designed to replace damaged auditory neurons and potentially restore communication between the ear and the brain. Culley explains how the partnership combines Lineage’s regenerative cell technology with

The fastest-growing practice-management platform for hearing clinics, Suno Software is leveraging new funding to accelerate its AI product roadmap — delivering smarter automation, instant insights, and more time for providers to focus on patient care. In a field where technology is increasingly shaping how hearing care is delivered, Suno Software is taking bold steps to bring artificial intelligence into the

A new study published in Science Advances reveals that infants born with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) show significant disruptions in how their brains organize and specialize during the first months of life. The findings highlight how the absence of early auditory input can alter brain network asymmetry—one of the key hallmarks of normal cognitive and language development. The research team,

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — Plural Publishing has announced the release of Motivational Interviewing for Hearing Care Providers, a new resource designed to help audiologists and hearing care professionals apply evidence-based communication strategies to strengthen patient engagement and support treatment adherence. Many individuals with hearing loss wait years before seeking help and often delay using hearing aids even after prescription. According to

SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA — ReSound has announced the return of its annual Gift of Hearing campaign, a nationwide initiative that partners with hearing care professionals to donate hearing aids to individuals experiencing hearing loss and financial hardship. Since its launch in 2020, the campaign has brought together professionals across North America who volunteer their time and expertise to provide ReSound hearing

Hearing loss stigma continues to be one of the biggest barriers to seeking help — even as awareness and technology improve. In this discussion, host Shari Eberts speaks with Dr. Katie Ekberg (Flinders University) and Dr. Louise Hickson (University of Queensland) about their research on hearing loss stigma — exploring how social perceptions, disclosure dilemmas, and outdated stereotypes affect help-seeking

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – MED-EL USA today announced the launch of the 2026 IDEASforEARS children’s invention contest, inviting young visionaries aged 6 to 12 to imagine the future of hearing technology. Hosted by MED-EL, a world leader in hearing implant innovation, the international competition challenges children to share their most creative ideas to improve the lives of people with hearing

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — Combat Stress has announced a new clinical trial in partnership with British health tech company TinniSoothe to evaluate the use of a wearable tinnitus device among UK veterans. The waitlist-controlled study represents a significant step toward identifying accessible, non-invasive treatment options for tinnitus and its associated mental health challenges. Tinnitus, the perception of sound without an external

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — Hearvana AI, a startup redefining sound perception for both humans and machines, announced it has closed a $6 million oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. Led by Point72 Ventures and SCB 10X, the round saw participation from the AI2 Incubator, Amazon Alexa Fund, and several other venture investors. Founded by Shyam Gollakota (University of Washington) alongside audio-AI and embedded-systems