HHTM

Hearing loss forms part of the global burden of disease, where over 430 million people suffer from disabling hearing loss. Hearing loss does not discriminate and is no exception across healthcare workers. A critical job function for many medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, veterinarians, and others, is the ability to use a stethoscope. They use a stethoscope to listen to

Dr. Michael Valente’s remarkable career in audiology, spanning over 30 years at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has left an indelible mark on the field of audiology. Holding various roles such as director, professor, researcher, and clinician, he has been a prolific author and editor, contributing significantly to the profession’s knowledge base. Dr. Valente’s focus on amplification

At CES 2024, audio brand Sennheiser debuted several new headphones and earbuds harnessing cutting-edge technology to deliver elite sound quality and smart features. The new releases include the MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 earbuds, ACCENTUM Plus over-ear headphones, and MOMENTUM Sport earbuds designed specifically for fitness. Sennheiser’s upcoming MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 earbuds aim to provide audiophile-level wireless listening. The Bluetooth

In a new study published this week in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas reveals stark geographic divides in hearing loss prevalence across the United States. Researchers at NORC at the University of Chicago estimated hearing loss rates not just nationwide, but also at the state and county levels for the first time. The results show hearing loss impacts rural

In a not-so-distant past, the concept of advances in medical technology that exist today were deemed virtually impossible. The evolutions of science and technology has ventured beyond the boundaries of our imagination, turning once-unthinkable possibilities into tangible realities. For every obstacle faced, it seems that twice as many new opportunities have emerged. Yet, amidst this remarkable progress and the ongoing

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced the initial results of an experimental gene therapy treatment for a patient with hereditary hearing loss in the United States. Findings to date indicate the treatment was successful. While the specific gene involved is quite rare, the milestone represents a breakthrough in treating patients around the world with hearing loss caused

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — Akouos, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), announced positive initial clinical results from the Phase 1/2 AK-OTOF-101 study, which demonstrated restored hearing within 30 days of AK-OTOF administration in the first participant, an individual with over a decade of profound hearing loss. Results, including initial data from a second participant who

Shari Eberts sits down with Stephen Schultz, a globally acclaimed baroque flutist, to discuss his remarkable career and journey with hearing loss. Schultz, recognized for his flawless artistry on the Baroque flute, reveals his struggle with otosclerosis, a middle ear condition that led to a progressive hearing loss. Overcoming initial apprehensions regarding stigma and professional consequences, Schultz embraced discreet hearing

Millions of individuals plagued by tinnitus, a condition causing persistent ringing or other sounds in the ears, may find relief through an innovative treatment that aims to retrain the brain. The Washington Post’s recent article by Amanda Morris and Aaron Steckelberg sheds light on the promising developments in tinnitus treatment, with a focus on bimodal neuromodulation techniques. Tinnitus, affecting approximately

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this month, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) convened an open information-gathering session to launch a new committee focused on improving adult hearing healthcare. With an emphasis on meaningful measures, the committee seeks to define standard outcome measures, identify core outcome domains, and create a framework for developing standardized measures across diverse settings.