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Jul. 13, 2026

TinniSoothe and UK Veterans Hearing Foundation Launch Partnership for Veterans with Tinnitus

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LONDON, U.K. — TinniSoothe, the British manufacturer of wearable devices for tinnitus relief, today announced a partnership with the UK Veterans Hearing Foundation, the only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by hearing issues. The collaboration will make TinniSoothe™ available to more UK military veterans and their family members, helping them better manage the daily
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Jul. 10, 2026

Your Input Needed: Survey on the Hidden Time Crisis Behind America’s Audiologist Shortage

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Auditdata is continuing to invite hearing care professionals across the United States to participate in its industry-wide survey examining the staffing shortage and administrative burden facing hearing care clinics. The survey seeks input from clinic owners, practice managers, and audiologists to better understand where clinician time is being lost and what factors are contributing to burnout — helping build an
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Jul. 09, 2026

American Tinnitus Association Launches ATA Academy to to Help Clinicians Better Manage Tinnitus

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA — The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) has announced the creation of ATA Academy, a comprehensive online education platform designed to improve tinnitus care by providing evidence-based training for healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines. Expected to launch in early 2027, the initiative aims to address one of the greatest challenges facing people with tinnitus today: the limited availability of
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Jul. 09, 2026

NIOSH Opens Nominations for 2027 Safe-in-Sound Hearing Loss Prevention Awards

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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is accepting nominations for the 2027 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards, which recognize organizations and professionals whose evidence-based programs and innovations help prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. Established through a partnership between NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association, the annual awards highlight measurable achievements in workplace
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Jul. 09, 2026

EUHA 2026 Announces Four Start-Ups Chosen for Live Innovation Showcase

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FRANKFURT/MÜNSTER, GERMANY — Four international start-ups have been selected to participate in the 70th International Congress of Hearing Care Professionals, taking place as part of EUHA 2026 in Hanover. Each company will receive a complimentary stand within the EUHA Industry Exhibition. Small presentation spaces will also be available in the EUHA Live Area, the event’s networking and stage area in
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Jul. 08, 2026

How Hearing Conservation Services Benefit Patients—and Your Practice

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Occupational hearing conservation is often viewed as a compliance requirement—but it also represents a significant opportunity for audiologists and hearing care professionals to expand patient care, strengthen community outreach, and grow their practices. In this episode, Brian Felsen, Chief Hearing Loss Preventionist at Your Ears Rock, discusses the growing impact of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus across workplaces, schools, entertainment
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Jul. 08, 2026

ADA Launches AuDvantage™ Program to Strengthen State Audiology Associations

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FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY – The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) has launched the AuDvantage Membership Program, a new initiative designed to strengthen state audiology associations, encourage professional engagement, and support the long-term future of the profession. The program is built on a simple principle: the audiology profession grows, thrives, and succeeds when state audiology associations grow, thrive, and succeed. “AuDvantage
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Jul. 07, 2026

Are We Making Progress in the Evaluation of Acute Vertigo?

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When a patient presents with acute vestibular syndrome (AVS), the primary responsibility of the examiner is to determine, as best as possible, whether this represents a worrisome pathology such as a posterior fossa stroke. While the vast majority of patients presenting with AVS will ultimately be found to have peripheral vestibular disorders, this does not undermine the importance of performing
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Jul. 07, 2026

The ACTIVE Study and DTx: A New Chapter for Auditory-Brain Training?

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Editor’s note: Ear to the Ground is a new monthly column from Dr. Brian Taylor, offering timely reflections on research, technology, clinical practice, and emerging trends in hearing care. You can read last month’s column here. By now, it’s likely all hearing care professionals have some familiarity with the ACHIEVE study, which was a randomized controlled trial that asked this
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Jul. 06, 2026

Tinnitus Explained in 60 Seconds

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By Dr. Jennifer J. Gans Tinnitus Explained in 60 Seconds Most people think tinnitus means something is wrong with the ear. But tinnitus is actually a remarkable example of how the brain works—and the kinds of errors it can make, especially during times of stress. Your brain is constantly predicting the world around you. In many ways, it is a