Hearing News Watch

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – In a significant development regarding the long-running legal battle over 3M’s Combat Arms Earplugs, the manufacturing giant announced on Monday that more than 99% of claimants have agreed to participate in the settlement agreement reached last year. According to the company’s press release, out of a staggering 293,000 total claims filed against 3M and its subsidiary

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — The University of Pittsburgh announced that it will host the inaugural OTC Hearing Aid and Hearing Self-Care Symposium on June 7, 2024. The event will bring together thought leaders from pharmacy, audiology and public health to discuss how the newest class of hearing aids (over-the-counter) can increase patient access to hearing health care in the United States.

CHEYENNE, WYOMING — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed into law a bill aimed at establishing a hearing aid program for low-income adults in the state. The legislation, SF0057 – Wyoming Adult Hearing Aid Program, is set to create a significant opportunity for eligible individuals with hearing loss. The initiative, which emerged from discussions held by bill sponsor Senator Dan

Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM) is pleased to announce the fourth annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference will take place May 8, 15 and 22, 2024 The three-day virtual event, hosted by HHTM, will offer attendees valuable insights into the most recent advancements in treatment, research, and technology, which will play a crucial role in defining the future of

A newly published study has helped shed light on the prevalence and severity of hearing loss among individuals aged 90 and 95, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by this age group. Conducted as a cross-sectional study, researchers aimed to understand the extent of hearing impairment in the 10th decade of life. The study, conducted in home settings including

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA– Starkey has been named a 2024 Top Workplaces USA winner by the nation’s leading employer recognition program, Top Workplaces. Based entirely on employee feedback, this is the second consecutive year Starkey has received this impressive distinction. Over the past year, Starkey has also won the coveted gold badge across every category of the Top Workplaces Cultural Excellence Awards and was

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon S.p.A. has announced the launch of its new Sustainability Plan, “Listening Ahead.” This comprehensive plan outlines 20 new targets across four key areas—Product & Service Stewardship, People Empowerment, Community Impact, and Ethical Behavior—spanning from 2026 to 2030. The targets encompass a range of initiatives aimed at promoting accessible hearing care, enhancing customer experiences through innovation, and

Following the successful kick off of the Digital EUHA Spring Conference on March 22, all presentations are now available for individual online access until the end of May. Accessible to registered participants, the conference offers twenty-three expert lectures covering a diverse range of topics including research & science, practical application, marketing & communication, and forward-looking themes. Presented in both German

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NORTH CAROLINA — Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: FENC; TSX: FRX) has joined forces with Norgine, a prominent European pharmaceutical company, to bring PEDMARQSI® to the markets of Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. PEDMARQSI, the first and only approved therapy in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (U.K.) designed to reduce the risk of cisplatin-induced hearing

A recent study published in JAMA Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery has shed light on the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline among middle-aged and older Hispanic and Latino adults. The study aimed to explore whether hearing loss is associated with cognitive outcomes, such as performance, change, and mild cognitive impairment, over a period of 7 years. Exploring Hearing Loss