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A team from Western University has utilized the bright light of the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to obtain highly detailed images of the intricate structures in the inner ear. These images have enabled them to pioneer customized programming strategies for hearing implants. The cochlea, the spiral-shaped structure within the inner ear responsible for transmitting sound

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — A team of doctors and scientists from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the University of Pittsburgh have developed a groundbreaking smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately diagnose ear infections, known as acute otitis media (AOM), in young children. Their findings, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, suggest that this AI tool

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Results from a pioneering clinical trial suggest an experimental drug aimed at reversing hearing loss narrowly missed its primary efficacy goal, though deeper analysis provided encouraging signs that merit further development of the therapy. The REGAIN trial, a world-first study of a regenerative drug for hearing loss, found the treatment called LY3056480 did not restore hearing

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Starkey has been named a BOLD Award finalist by the Minnesota Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG). Starkey was recognized at the annual gala for its industry-leading Genesis AI hearing aids. The BOLD Awards honor the innovative and inspirational organizations that make Minnesota great, as well as the teams behind the strategies that led to

MILAN, ITALY – Global hearing care retailer, Amplifon S.p.A., announced strong financial results for 2023 today, with record revenues and profits driven by significant organic growth and acquisitions around the world. The company reported consolidated revenues of €2.26 billion for the year (~$2.47B USD), an increase of 10.2% at constant exchange rates compared to 2022. Solid organic growth of 8%

This week host Dave Kemp is joined by Dr. David Rein to delve into the groundbreaking Sound Check study, a collaborative research and communications project led by NORC at the University of Chicago. This initiative aims to unveil the extent of hearing loss across the United States by state and county, highlighting its pervasive nature, especially among adults. With rates

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — As the global population continues to age, the prevalence of age-related hearing loss and dementia is rising rapidly. Hearing loss is currently considered the largest potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia. However, the impact of hearing interventions like hearing aids on cognitive function has remained unclear, with conflicting evidence from previous studies. New findings from a prospective

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY – More than 600 hearing care professionals from across the United States attended the OticonNext Conference held February 23-25 in Orlando, Florida, while an additional 2,000 professionals registered for the virtual conference streamed on February 28. The knowledge-sharing events introduced Oticon Intent™, the world’s first hearing aid featuring user-intent sensors that allow it to recognize when the

ISELIN, NEW JERSEY – Building on the market response to its popular Integrated Xperience (IX) hearing aid platform, Signia announced that it is expanding its platform offerings to include Styletto IX, “the world’s slimmest & most advanced Slim-RIC hearing aid,” and Insio IX, Signia’s smallest and most discreet CIC and IIC hearing aids to date. The new form factors join

FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN – The International Hearing Society (IHS) marked World Hearing Day on March 1st with a special event at its newly opened world headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Local dignitaries, including Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich, IHS President Patrick Kochanowski, and representatives from the city’s economic development team and U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ office, were in attendance. The