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Hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide, including one in 500 newborns and nearly half of adults over age 65. Although many cases are genetic, most hereditary forms of hearing loss have long been considered irreversible. Now, new research from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and international collaborators has identified a genetic form of deafness that could

AUSTIN, TEXAS — HearingTracker and HearAdvisor have announced that Dr. Steve Taddei, Au.D., co-founder of HearAdvisor and contributing audiologist at HearingTracker, will appear on an upcoming episode of PBS’s Ask This Old House® airing Monday, October 20, 2025. The segment highlights the importance of hearing protection and the risks of noise exposure—topics that affect both professional tradespeople and everyday DIY

How do you help people truly understand what modern hearing aids sound like? In this episode, Bob Traynor speaks with Rob Koch, Founder and CEO of AHead Simulations, to introduce ALEX (Audio Listening EXperience) — the company’s newest innovation designed to make hearing aid technology more tangible and relatable for patients, families, and the public. Building on the success of

When people with hearing loss turn out the lights at night, what comes next? All sorts of things, but usually not more conversation. One of our fundamental truths: the better the lighting, the better we communicate. During the day, there is light. During the dark hours, we turn on the lights. But at bedtime, when the lights, hearing aids and

LEIDEN, NETHERLANDS & CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA – Absolute Audio Labs (AAL) and Aizip have announced the integration of Aizip’s AI-based noise reduction technology into AAL’s PYOUR Audio development framework. This collaboration enables prescription and OTC hearing aid manufacturers to incorporate advanced AI-driven speech and noise separation features, improving audibility in challenging listening environments. AI-based noise reduction has traditionally been used in

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon, a global leader in hearing care services and solutions, has been included for the second consecutive year in the World’s Top Companies for Women 2025 ranking, compiled by Forbes in collaboration with Statista. Amplifon is the only hearing care company featured in this year’s list. The ranking highlights multinational companies that have demonstrated excellence in promoting

By Haoshuai Zhou & Linkai Li, Orka Labs Inc. We can now predict speech intelligibility before a patient’s first hearing aid trial. This tool provides an objective forecast to help clinicians optimize initial settings and manage patient expectations from day one. The Universal Fitting Challenge Every hearing care professional knows the scene: a patient returns from their first real-world test

Professional soccer players Rylee Foster and Trip Neil share their inspiring journeys of living—and thriving—with hearing loss, both on and off the field. Foster, a Phonak Ambassador and the first athlete with hearing loss to sign with a Division I professional women’s soccer team, uses her platform to raise awareness and advocate for hearing health. Neil, founder and COO of

LYON & MONTPELLIER, FRANCE – CTIBIOTECH, a leading innovator in human tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting, has been selected by SATT AxLR and CILCARE to support the development of the OrgaEar project, a groundbreaking initiative to create the first 3D bioprinted inner ear organoids dedicated to drug screening for hearing disorders. Addressing a Critical Public Health Need Hearing disorders represent

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey has introduced its newest hearing aid platform, Omega AI, which integrates a redesigned processing architecture, advanced directionality, expanded connectivity, and new wellness capabilities. The launch builds on the company’s longstanding efforts to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to hearing technology. “When excellence drives every process—innovation, quality, service, and delivery—great things happen. Since being the