Hearing News Watch

Millions of individuals plagued by tinnitus, a condition causing persistent ringing or other sounds in the ears, may find relief through an innovative treatment that aims to retrain the brain. The Washington Post’s recent article by Amanda Morris and Aaron Steckelberg sheds light on the promising developments in tinnitus treatment, with a focus on bimodal neuromodulation techniques. Tinnitus, affecting approximately

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this month, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) convened an open information-gathering session to launch a new committee focused on improving adult hearing healthcare. With an emphasis on meaningful measures, the committee seeks to define standard outcome measures, identify core outcome domains, and create a framework for developing standardized measures across diverse settings.

MILAN, ITALY — Global hearing care retailer, Amplifon announced Monday it has acquired a large franchisee of the Miracle-Ear brand in the United States. The purchase includes around 50 retail locations across four states. The acquired business is made up of three companies – Hearing Pro Inc, Las Davis Enterprises Inc, and Miracle-Ear Centers of Arkansas LLC. Their combined network

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE — Sensorion, a French clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on novel therapies for hearing loss disorders, today announced a major milestone in bringing its lead gene therapy candidate SENS-501 to human trials. The company received approval to initiate a Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating SENS-501 in children with a rare form of genetic deafness in France. The conclusion of

On February 5th, Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the country will host a special fundraising event to support the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) and raise awareness for tinnitus. The event, held on the first day of Tinnitus Awareness Week, invites guests to dine at their local Texas Roadhouse or Bubba’s 33. All profits for the day will be donated to the

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA — Hearing care retailer HearUSA today accelerated its mission of expanding access to Simply Excellent Hearing Care in 2024 with the announcement of 17 planned Hearing Center of the Future openings in California, Florida, Michigan, and Texas. The new centers are an addition to the eight centers that opened in 2023, all with the goal of bringing

Video gamers may be putting their hearing at risk, according to new research that suggest prolonged exposure to loud game audio could lead to irreversible hearing damage. The research, compiled and analyzed in a systematic review published this week in BMJ Public Health, found sound levels from gaming often approach or exceed recommended safety limits for noise exposure. Impulse sounds

FARMINGTON, MICHIGAN — The job of hearing aid specialist has again been named one of the top careers for 2024 in U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) annual jobs report. In the magazine’s newly released rankings for 2024, hearing aid specialist took the #1 spot for Best Jobs Without A College Degree. It also placed #9 for Highest Paying Jobs

Glucocorticoids such as prednisolone and dexamethasone are commonly prescribed as first-line treatment for sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). However, a randomized controlled trial published in NEJM Evidence suggests high-dose regimens may not improve outcomes compared to standard lower doses, while carrying greater risks of side effects. No Significant Benefit Found for High-Dose Regimens The multicenter trial, conducted at 39 sites

HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK — Widex USA has launched the “Partners in Excellence for You” program, a unique initiative tailored to support independent Hearing Care Professionals (HCPs) in enhancing their efficiency, community impact, and practice growth. The program underscores Widex’s dedication to equipping HCPs with the essential tools to thrive in the evolving audiology landscape, emphasizing the value of clinical expertise