Hearing News Watch

The Tinnitus Relief Summit, a free, annual gathering for individuals with ringing in the ears is set to stream on February 7th and February 8th. Each day will have a unique panel of tinnitus experts, who will share their latest research-based findings and actionable tips for how to reduce tinnitus and thrive. This annual event, taking place during Tinnitus Awareness

In a new study published this week in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas reveals stark geographic divides in hearing loss prevalence across the United States. Researchers at NORC at the University of Chicago estimated hearing loss rates not just nationwide, but also at the state and county levels for the first time. The results show hearing loss impacts rural

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced the initial results of an experimental gene therapy treatment for a patient with hereditary hearing loss in the United States. Findings to date indicate the treatment was successful. While the specific gene involved is quite rare, the milestone represents a breakthrough in treating patients around the world with hearing loss caused

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — Akouos, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), announced positive initial clinical results from the Phase 1/2 AK-OTOF-101 study, which demonstrated restored hearing within 30 days of AK-OTOF administration in the first participant, an individual with over a decade of profound hearing loss. Results, including initial data from a second participant who

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