Hearing News Watch

A new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology introduces a prognostic model aimed at predicting hearing recovery in patients with idiopathic sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss (iSSNHL). This condition, characterized by a rapid, unexplained hearing loss, poses challenges for both patients and healthcare providers. The model aims to provide more clarity in treatment decisions, especially considering the variability in recovery outcomes.

CHICAGO, ILLINIOS – Beltone announced it has been recognized by USA TODAY as a Top Retailer in Hearing Care for 2024. To mark this achievement, the company is launching its Hear2End Hunger Food Drive, aimed at supporting communities nationwide through its network of locations. The Hear2End Hunger initiative addresses food insecurity, impacting 12.8% of U.S. households, including older adults. Beltone

Apple’s announcement today introduced significant new hearing health capabilities to its AirPods Pro 2, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing integration of health technology. These features, including a clinical-grade OTC hearing aid function and a clinically validated hearing test, position the AirPods Pro 2 as a potential game-changer in hearing care, especially for individuals with mild to moderate

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY – A $5,000 grant from Oticon, Inc. has enabled Sertoma International to award $1,000 college scholarships to five outstanding students with hearing loss. Oticon, a long-time supporter of Sertoma’s educational initiatives, continues its commitment to one of the oldest civic service organizations in the U.S., which promotes civic responsibility through community service. Since 1994, the Sertoma Scholarship

Stäfa, Switzerland / Valencia, California – Phonak and its sister brand and partner Advanced Bionics (AB) proudly sponsor Rally Caps. This heartwarming family film highlights the power of teamwork, friendship, and breaking down the stigmas associated with hearing loss. Directed by Lee Cipolla, Rally Caps is a moving coming-of-age film adapted from the book by father-daughter duo Stephen J. Cutler

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon, the global leader in hearing services and solutions, has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, in collaboration with Statista. Amplifon is the only international hearing care retailer featured in the Health Care & Life Sciences category. Now in its second edition, the list includes 1,000 global companies across 23 industries

Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM), an online resource for hearing professionals and consumers with hearing loss, has today revealed the winners of its fifth annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™. Through this esteemed awards program, HHTM continues to honor innovation and excellence in hearing technology across the industry. This year’s competition attracted submissions from a diverse range of pioneering companies

The countdown is on for the 68th International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians and the accompanying Industry Exhibition, which will open in just a few weeks in Hanover. Attendees can look forward to several exciting features, including the new EUHA-Live Area, a career kick-start package for young professionals, and Future Friday with renowned speakers such as Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Benedikt

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY – The 2024 Oticon Audiology Summer Camp, held from August 4 – 8 in Park City, Utah, brought together 50 graduate students in audiology from universities across the U.S. Led by an expert team of Oticon audiologists, researchers, and industry veterans, the annual event aims to bridge academic learning with practical professional knowledge through hands-on workshops. Since

Researchers at the University of Iowa have gained new insights into how people, including those with cochlear implants, recognize words in real-time. Published in Nature Communications, the study shows that word recognition processes vary significantly among individuals. Led by Bob McMurray, F. Wendell Miller Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, the research provides important understanding of how