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Apr. 13, 2022

Basic Concepts of Clinical Electrophysiology in Audiology

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Basic Concepts of Clinical Electrophysiology in Audiology is a ‘revolutionary textbook’, combining the research and expertise of both distinguished experts and up-and-coming voices in the field. By taking a multidisciplinary approach to the subject, the editors of this graduate-level text break down all aspects of electrophysiology to make it accessible to audiology students. In addition to
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Apr. 12, 2022

Cognivue Appoints Douglas Beck, Au.D., as VP of Clinical Sciences

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ROCHESTER, NEW YORK — Neuroscience company Cognivue, Inc. has hired Dr. Douglas L. Beck as Vice President of Clinical Sciences.  Dr. Beck brings four decades of experience in audiology and communications disorders and sciences to Cognivue and consults, lectures, teaches, volunteers, and writes for multiple audiology, science, medical, and health-related professional organizations globally. “Cognivue is incredibly pleased to welcome Dr.
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Apr. 12, 2022

What the Research Can Tell Us About Consumer-Driven Hearing Healthcare: Interview with Vinaya Manchaiah, PhD

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From picking a restaurant on a Saturday night to choosing a new dentist, all of us seem to rely more and more on online reviews. In this episode of This Week in Hearing, Vinaya Manchaiah, professor at the University of Colorado Medical School talks us through the consumer on-line review research his team of collaborators have conducted over the past
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Apr. 11, 2022

Nuheara Submits 510(k) for US FDA Clearance of Self Fit Hearing Aids

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Nuheara Limited (ASX:NUH) has taken the final step in its plans to secure US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its self-fitting hearing aid by providing its 510(k) submission to the FDA.   This follows completion of Nuheara’s successful clinical trial by National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) in January 2022. The trial successfully validated the effectiveness of the Nuheara self-fitted hearing
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Apr. 11, 2022

Mimi Releases New TV Hearing Test App with Group Mode

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Mimi has announced the release of the new Mimi TV Hearing Test App. With this new, updated version users can test their hearing at home on their TV. The Mimi TV App provides exclusive sound personalization based on individual needs and preferences according to the user’s hearing profile and, optionally, year of birth. This allows users to adapt audio to
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Apr. 11, 2022

Customizing Audibility Using Selective Amplification Principles – Who Does the Selecting Matters

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By Brian Taylor, AuD, Editor-at-Large A few months ago, in the most recent edition of Signal and Noise, I outlined the value of customizing ear coupling by following the advice of Margaret (Margo) Skinner. The basic message was the clinician’s ability to customize earmold plumbing is likely to result in higher levels of patient benefit. Additionally, the ability to customize
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Apr. 08, 2022

Grassley, Warren Introduce Bill to Increase Pressure on FDA to Issue Final OTC Hearing Aid Rule

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) introduced new legislation that would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a final rule regarding over-the-counter hearing aids. Their bipartisan Delivering Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Now Act follows the FDA’s proposed rule implementing over-the-counter hearing aids in October 2021, which was issued more than a year after
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Apr. 07, 2022

Neuromod Establishes Global Commercial Leadership Team

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DUBLIN, IRELAND — Neuromod Devices Ltd. has announced the formation of a global commercial leadership team to direct the commercialization of its Lenire tinnitus treatment device through key partnerships. The establishment of the team sees the organization’s U.S. leadership executives Tish Ramirez, Holly Dean, and Stephanie Glowacki join its existing commercial leadership to establish a cross-functional group with significant sales,
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Apr. 07, 2022

VCCA2022 to Take Place June 30 and July 1st

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The 3rd Virtual Conference on Computational Audiology (VCCA2022) will take place from June 30th (afternoon) to July 1st, 2022. VCCA2022 will provide a platform for presentation and discussion of research in Computational Audiology. The focus lies on the applications of computational approaches (big data, machine learning, AI, signal processing) to audiological interventions and hearing science (hearing loss, hearing devices). VCCA2022 will be hosted
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Apr. 06, 2022

New Service Delivery Models in Hearing Care: Interview with Kim Fishman

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Kim Fishman is a long time practice owner in the suburban Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul. In this episode of This Week in Hearing, she shares her new business venture, which combines in-person care with an on-line store, as well as a co-op membership for consumers.  Kim also shares her passion for ethical practice and the importance of transparency. To