Hearing News Watch

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Starkey, a global leader in hearing technology, is proud to announce the appointment of Jenni Hargraves as the new Executive Director of Starkey Cares, the company’s corporate social responsibility initiative. With more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, corporate philanthropy, and community engagement, Hargraves will lead efforts to expand Starkey Cares’ reach and community impact

In a newly published study led by researchers at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, a unique sound therapy has shown to reduce symptoms of motion sickness. The technology, which stimulates the inner ear with a specific wavelength of sound, has demonstrated significant effectiveness in alleviating symptoms such as nausea and dizziness, even after a short one-minute exposure. The study,

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Neuromod Devices, the medical technology company behind Lenire, an FDA-approved tinnitus treatment device, has announced its sponsorship of the 10th Annual LexCare Hearing Foundation Hearoes Tour. The initiative aims to expand awareness of and access to hearing and tinnitus care for veterans across the United States. The Hearoes Tour is a national outreach program that delivers free

Audiologists and hearing care professionals are invited to an exclusive webinar hosted by the British and Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) featuring Professor Kevin Munro. The webinar will focus on the critical issue of how hearing loss and dementia are communicated to patients and the public. Set to take place on Thursday, April 24, the session will explore the

A new study, published this week in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, has demonstrated the complementary diagnostic capabilities of middle ear optical coherence tomography (OCT) and computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing various middle ear conditions. The study, which examined three different patient cases, suggests that while OCT and CT each have their strengths and limitations, their fusion can provide unparalleled

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – Hearing health companies Eargo and hearX, maker of Lexie hearing aids, announced that they have completed their merger, resulting in the creation of a combined company called LXE Hearing. Backed by an additional $100 million investment from Patient Square Capital, the deal creates a new hearing health company and is the first notable combination for the over-the-counter

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY – The Oticon Hearing Foundation is continuing its support of future audiologists through a $30,000 donation to the American Academy of Audiology Foundation’s (AAAF) Empowering Students Scholarship Program. The funding will provide scholarships for full-time graduate students pursuing AuD or PhD degrees in audiology during the 2025–2026 academic year. “The Oticon Hearing Foundation is proud to join

IOWA CITY, IA — The University of Iowa has announced the upcoming 32nd annual Management of the Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Patient international conference, which is set to take place from August 14-15, both in-person and remotely. In-Person venue will be held at Wendell Johnson Speech & Hearing Center. The popular conference is intended for otologists, audiologists, psychologists, hearing aid specialists

The Digital EUHA Spring Conference will take place from March 28 to May 31, 2025, offering a nine-week series of expert-led presentations and discussions, accessible via euha.org. Launching March 28 with a New Discussion Format The conference will open on March 28 at 9:00 AM with two engaging talks addressing topics relevant to today’s professional environment, including stress management and

A new international study examining hearing sensitivity across diverse global populations has found that women, on average, have more sensitive hearing than men—by approximately two decibels. Researchers also found that environmental factors, such as altitude and surrounding soundscapes, play a significant role in how individuals perceive sound. The study, published in Scientific Reports, involved researchers from the Centre for Biodiversity