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Jan. 14, 2026

Hearing Aid Specialist Ranks Among Top Jobs in U.S. News & World Report Listings

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FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN — The International Hearing Society (IHS) announced that U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Hearing Aid Specialist among its best jobs for 2026, according to rankings published in the outlet’s January 12 edition. The rankings are based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, along with U.S. News & World Report’s internal analysis. In
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Jan. 13, 2026

New Auditdata Webinar Highlights Scheduling as a Driver of Better Care and Clinic Growth

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — Auditdata will host an upcoming webinar titled “Smarter Scheduling for Better Care and Higher ROI” on January 21, offering hearing care professionals a closer look at how scheduling strategies can influence clinic performance, staff engagement, and patient experience. The live session will take place on January 21 at 12:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM GMT, with registration
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Jan. 11, 2026

World Hearing Day 2026 to Spotlight Children’s Hearing Care Worldwide

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World Hearing Day 2026 will place a global spotlight on children’s hearing health, emphasizing prevention, early identification, and access to care through schools and communities. Observed annually on March 3, World Hearing Day is led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and serves as a global advocacy platform to raise awareness of hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care
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Jan. 08, 2026

Hackney Music Venues Part of Innovative Audio Inclusivity Project

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It’s no secret that loud music has a profound impact on our hearing—yet reducing the risks for music lovers, artists, and venue staff remains a major challenge. Thanks to a new partnership between Sownd Affects and Oscar Acoustics, efforts are underway to address this issue through an emerging concept known as audio inclusivity. Through this collaboration, three Hackney venues—Paper Dress
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Jan. 07, 2026

Starkey Expands Student Support Initiatives Through Education and Training Programs

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EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey has announced continued investment in student organizations and educational initiatives supporting the next generation of hearing healthcare professionals. According to the company, more than 1,500 students were supported through Starkey-sponsored programs and events in 2025. Starkey remains a major industry sponsor of student organizations, including the Student Academy of Audiology (SAA), Student Academy of Doctors of
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Jan. 05, 2026

Audigy Appoints Camille White, COPM, as Senior Director of ENT Services

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VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON – Audigy has appointed Camille White, COPM, as Senior Director of ENT Services, effective January 5, 2026. White brings more than three decades of healthcare leadership experience and a nationally recognized background in ENT practice administration. In her new role, White will focus on expanding and strengthening Audigy’s medical services strategy, with an emphasis on supporting ENT practices through
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Dec. 30, 2025

Top 10 Most Read Hearing News Stories of 2025

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Dec. 29, 2025

Single-Sided Deafness: What Drives Patients to Choose—or Decline—Cochlear Implants

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Single-sided deafness (SSD)—severe or profound hearing loss in one ear with normal or near-normal hearing in the other—can disrupt everyday communication in ways that aren’t always obvious to others. Many people with SSD report difficulty understanding speech in background noise, locating where sounds are coming from, or managing tinnitus. While several treatment options exist, selecting the right intervention often depends
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Dec. 27, 2025

New Study Identifies Predictors of Long-Term Tinnitus Outcomes After Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery

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Tinnitus is one of the most common and distressing symptoms experienced by patients with vestibular schwannoma (VS), yet its long-term course following surgical treatment has remained poorly defined. A newly published study in Scientific Reports provides important new insight into which patients are most likely to experience improvement, worsening, or new-onset tinnitus after microsurgical resection. The retrospective analysis evaluated long-term
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Dec. 23, 2025

ACCO Brands Announces Acquisition of EPOS from Demant

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LAKE ZURICH, ILLINOIS — ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO), a global leader in branded office and learning products and technology accessories, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EPOS from Demant A/S, a leading Danish hearing healthcare company. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, EPOS provides a comprehensive range of premium enterprise wired and wireless headsets and audio