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Oct. 28, 2024

Rediscovering Hope in Meniere’s Management: An Audiologist’s Personal Journey

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Since the writing of my previous article about Meniere’s Disease in 2014, I had not experienced a Meniere’s episode for eight and a half years. Not even one symptom of hearing loss, tinnitus, recruitment, dizziness, or nausea had been present. I firmly believe that Meniere’s episodes occur based on food and beverage consumption. In May of 2022, I violated my
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Oct. 28, 2024

Amplifon Launches New Awareness Campaign to Highlight the Impact of Hearing Care

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MILANO – Amplifon has launched a new awareness campaign in Italy and Spain, showcasing the emotional richness of life that hearing care can restore. Titled “Un test dell’udito speciale” (A Special Hearing Test), the campaign highlights real Amplifon clients reacting to surprise messages from loved ones during a routine hearing test. These genuine, unscripted moments emphasize how hearing restoration brings
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Oct. 28, 2024

Inside OTOPLAN: MED-EL’s Innovative Tool for Optimizing Cochlear Implant Results

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OTOPLAN©, a specialized tool for surgeons and audiologists, enables 3D reconstruction of a patient’s cochlea using CT and MRI scans. This capability optimizes electrode array selection before surgery and enhances implant programming afterward. Since achieving FDA clearance in the U.S., OTOPLAN has been adopted by over 225 clinical centers, processing more than 3,200 scans and providing clinicians with precise anatomical
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Oct. 25, 2024

From Clinic to Courtroom: Navigating Forensic Audiology with Dr. Robert Traynor

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How does audiology intersect with the legal system? Dr. Robert Traynor, an expert in forensic audiology, delves into this unique area where audiologists apply their knowledge to assist in legal cases involving hearing loss, tinnitus, and injury claims. Dr. Traynor, inspired by Marc Kramer’s 1982 book Forensic Audiology, explains how forensic audiologists help attorneys and courts understand complex auditory issues,
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Oct. 25, 2024

Hearing and Vision Loss Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke, Study Finds

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A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association highlights a possible link between sensory impairments, specifically hearing and vision loss, and an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and heart attacks. Conducted by researchers at Jiangnan University’s Wuxi School of Medicine, the study analyzed data from over 11,000 Chinese adults aged 45 and older and
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Oct. 25, 2024

Early Hearing Aid Use Linked to Lower Risk of Parkinson’s in Veterans, Study Suggests

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PORTLAND, OREGON — A new study from researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and the VA Portland Health Care System has uncovered a potential link between hearing loss and the development of Parkinson’s disease. The study, published in JAMA Neurology, examined millions of U.S. veterans’ health records over a 23-year span, suggesting that veterans who experience hearing loss
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Oct. 22, 2024

Chronic Stress as a Trigger for Tinnitus: New Study Offers Insights into Neural Mechanisms

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Chronic stress, a common feature of modern life, is now being recognized as a potential trigger for a range of health issues, including tinnitus. Tinnitus, the perception of sound without an external source, affects millions of people worldwide and is typically associated with hearing loss. However, emerging research suggests that stress, particularly chronic stress, may play a significant role in
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Oct. 21, 2024

Advancing Tinnitus Care: The Power of Learning Health Networks Explained

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What if we could dramatically accelerate the process of turning tinnitus research into real-world clinical solutions? In this discussion, Jeffery Reagan and Dr. James Henry introduce the idea of a Tinnitus Learning Health Network, a collaborative model aimed at bridging the gap between research, clinical practice, and patient experiences. By fostering open communication and collaboration among these groups, the network
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Oct. 21, 2024

Signia IX Shown to Enhance Speech Clarity More Than Competitors in Noisy Group Settings

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LYNGE, DENMARK – At a time when hearing family and friends in noise continues to be the top requirement for hearing aid wearers1, hearing aid  Signia announced today the results of a new study that demonstrates the superiority of its Signia Integrated Xperience (IX) platform to overcome the added challenge of following dynamic group conversations in noisy environments.2 According to
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Oct. 20, 2024

Justin Langer backs Lions Hearing Clinic move into Sydney

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Lions Hearing Clinic brand advocate Justin Langer is backing WA’s most trusted hearing provider’s move into NSW with four new hearing clinics. Crediting them with discovering and treating his hearing issues including tinnitus, vertigo and vestibular migraines, Justin strongly suggests people take the first step and ask for help if they are suspecting any debilitating hearing problems. Ear Science Institute