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PERTH, AUSTRALIA — Leading Western Australian Medical Research Institute, Ear Science Institute Australia (Ear Science), is well underway with HearCog, a ground-breaking, two-year randomized control trial of hearing loss and dementia. Tackling a global health priority, the study is investigating whether hearing aids can delay or arrest cognitive decline. Many studies globally have shown the links between hearing loss and

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon has announced a groundbreaking partnership with La Scala Theatre in Milan, one of the world’s most prestigious theatres. As part of this collaboration, Amplifon will support the “Invitation to La Scala” initiative for the current season, a programme of mid-week concerts and ballets aimed at making La Scala Theatre productions more accessible to young and seniors.

Assistive Listening Systems (ALS) play a crucial role in enhancing communication for individuals with hearing loss or speech disorders. However, despite their availability, there are instances where these systems are not heavily utilized. To delve into this issue, an ad hoc committee of advocates for people with hearing loss (The Committee for Communication Access of which this writer was the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, along with collaborators AARP, GN Group, Eli Lilly, and Novo Nordisk, have launched the Business Collaborative for Brain Health to implement innovative solutions that optimize cognitive health across all stages of life. This collaboration aims to implement innovative solutions fostering cognitive health throughout all life stages. As brain health conditions, including Alzheimer’s and dementia, continue to

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE — French biotechnology company Sensorion announced it has raised €50.5 million (around $54 million) through a share offering to new and existing healthcare investors. The financing included participation from leading U.S. healthcare funds Aquilo Capital and two large investment managers. Existing Sensorion investors Redmile Group, Invus Public Equities and Sofinnova Partners also took part. “We are delighted to

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA – Neosensory has published its latest clinical trial, showcasing the efficacy of the Clarify wristband in improving speech comprehension in people with high frequency hearing loss. The study, coordinated by Stanford University neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman, represents a major advancement in assistive hearing technologies. The study enrolled participants with high-frequency hearing loss, which gave them trouble understanding

Drs. David Eagleman and Izzy Kohler from Neosensory, join Amyn Amlani to explore their latest research findings on tinnitus management and speech clarity, utilizing the company’s unique haptic wristband. The Washington Post recently highlighted Neosensory’s Duo product, which has shown promising results in significantly reducing tinnitus loudness and frequency. The research found that the reduction in TFI scores were even

BALLERUP, DENMARK — GN Store Nord A/S announced its annual report for the year 2023, highlighting strong execution across the company. Despite facing mixed market conditions, the company reported significant achievements in revenue growth and cash flow generation. “I would like to express my gratitude to all our employees for their great work and commitment. In 2023, we delivered strong

The 68th International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians is scheduled to be held in Hanover from 16 to 18 October 2024, according to an announcement made on Thursday. The Congress and the international Industry Exhibition will offer opportunities for networking and discovering new product highlights at the world’s largest industry meeting for hearing aid acousticians and professionals in the hearing

HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK — Widex today launched the Widex SmartRIC, a breakthrough hearing aid that introduces new angles of natural hearing through an innovative L-shaped design that improves microphone angles to enhance directionality and speech targeting.  According to Widex Vice President of Marketing Alan Raffauf, the new SmartRIC reflects Widex’ commitment to audiological excellence. By placing the microphones at an