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Oct. 16, 2024

New €250 Million Financing Boosts Amplifon’s Innovation and Growth Initiatives

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MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon has secured two new sustainability-linked loans totaling €250 million (~$264M USD) to support its growth and innovation efforts over the next five years. The first loan, worth €200 million (~$211M USD), is provided by UniCredit and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP). It is split into two parts: €100 million ($105 million) from UniCredit to support Amplifon’s
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Oct. 16, 2024

Fuel Medical Group Celebrates 15 Years of Growth and Success

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Fuel Medical Group is commemorating its 15th year in business with an open house reception at its Camas, Washington, headquarters on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will feature office tours and refreshments, inviting community members to celebrate the milestone. Founded on October 3, 2009, by Shawn Parker and Brendan Ford, Fuel Medical Group is
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Oct. 14, 2024

AuDConnex and RiseENT Appoint Ashlee McCloskey as New Regional Account Manager

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RENO NEVADA – AuDConnex and RiseENT have announced the addition of Ashlee McCloskey, Au.D., as Regional Account Manager. McCloskey is an experienced audiologist and dynamic sales leader who will use her wide breadth of experience to coach and lead hearing healthcare private practice owners. “I truly enjoy working with private practice owners to help them achieve their goals. I find
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Oct. 10, 2024

Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Enhance Hearing and Perceptual Learning, Study Shows

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A recent study from NYU Langone Health has revealed that stimulating the vagus nerve—a major neural pathway connecting the brain to nearly every organ in the body—can significantly enhance auditory perceptual learning. This process, which helps refine sensory perception, was shown to improve the ability to distinguish subtle sound differences, offering potential benefits for individuals with hearing loss. Published in
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Oct. 07, 2024

When We Can’t Hear Our Own Voice, Even Temporarily, Our Ability to Speak is Impaired

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC — A new study from McGill University has found that the ability to hear one’s own voice is vital for maintaining coordinated speech movements, a discovery that holds significant implications for individuals with hearing loss, particularly those using cochlear implants (CIs). Published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, the research highlights the essential role hearing
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Oct. 04, 2024

Rural vs Urban: The Growing Divide in Hearing Care Access for Older Adults

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Hearing loss among older adults in the United States has become a major public health concern in recent years. Untreated hearing loss is associated with serious issues like depression, social isolation, and cognitive decline. However, despite the availability of hearing aids, fewer than 20% of adults with hearing loss choose to use them. A new study led by Dr. Sarah
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Oct. 02, 2024

Amplifon Named One of America’s 200 Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Amplifon, the parent company of Miracle-Ear and a global leader in hearing care services and solutions, has been recognized in Newsweek’s annual ranking of America’s 200 Most Loved Workplaces®. Amplifon is the only company in the hearing care industry to be included in this prestigious list. The ranking, developed by Newsweek in collaboration with Most Loved Workplaces®
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Oct. 01, 2024

Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Wisconsin Prisons to Improve Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Inmates

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a landmark settlement with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) to ensure that prisoners with hearing disabilities receive the necessary accommodations while incarcerated. The agreement follows a DOJ investigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which revealed that the Wisconsin DOC had been failing to provide adequate support for inmates with
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Sep. 30, 2024

Spiral Therapeutics Reports Encouraging Phase 1b/2a Trial Results for SPT-2101 in Meniere’s Disease

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — Spiral Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage company focused on developing novel therapies for inner ear disorders, announced the successful completion of the Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of SPT-2101 (6% dexamethasone) in Meniere’s disease. Data review of 21 patients showed a significant reduction in vertigo frequency and severity. The study recruited 21 patients across sites in Perth,
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Sep. 30, 2024

Mason Branstrator Provides Hearing Health Inspiration, Education, and Resources to a Growing Online Community

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Mason Branstrator, a social media influencer and advocate for people with disabilities, continues to provide education and resources on hearing health and adaptive living to his growing online community. After a skiing accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, Branstrator could have retreated from his ambitions. However, his drive to overcome both physical challenges and childhood hearing loss has