Hearing News Watch

Loop NM has learned that management at Providence, Rhode Island’s TF Green International Airport has recently signed a contract with Hearing Loop Systems of Holland, MI, a division of Parkway Electric and Communications, to loop the concourses and all twenty-two of the airports departure gates. They will also be installing counter loops at the airline ticket counters. It’s anticipated that

AuraFuturity, a go-to-market and branding consultancy in the dynamic and growing hearables, hearing health, and broader communication accessibility spaces, has launched a new short video series “Hearing Moment With Andy.” Leveraging both his personal and professional experience, founder Andrew Bellavia will in 3-5 minutes address topics that hearing care professionals can incorporate in working with clients, and that consumers can

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — The capacity for hearing recovery remains elusive in adults with hearing loss due to the non-regenerative nature of the sensory hearing cells within the inner ear. Shedding light on this intricate phenomenon, University of Southern California (USC) Stem Cell scientists have undertaken two recent studies, partially supported by the National Institutes of Health and published in

Cochlear has reported its FY23 results, which showcase noteworthy growth and strategic advancements. The fiscal year witnessed a substantial 19% increase in sales revenue, reaching an all-time high of $1.9B (AUD). This growth was observed across all business units. Cochlear’s cochlear implant units also saw a significant 16% rise, driven by a combination of factors including market expansion, increased clinical

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London have successfully restored hearing abilities in mice with a genetic approach, offering potential insights into the reversal of hearing loss. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), focused on mice with a defective

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and BOSTON, MASS — In a significant move aimed at advancing breakthrough solutions for hearing loss, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Decibel Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DBTX) have announced a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Decibel by Regeneron. The acquisition, valued at approximately $109 million, seeks to combine their expertise to drive the development of key gene

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA — Leading hearing care retailer HearUSA announced today that it has been named America’s number one hearing care retailer as part of Newsweek and Statista Inc.’s America’s Best Retailers 2023. America’s Best Retailers 2023 recognizes brands that offer high-quality products, competitive prices and superior customer service. Retailer scores were determined via an independent survey through which shoppers were

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY — The call for nominations has been officially opened for the 2023 Oticon Focus on People Awards, marking a milestone as this unique national awards program celebrates its 25th anniversary. With a legacy of honoring more than 300 remarkable individuals with hearing loss and the dedicated hearing care professionals who support them, the program continues to spotlight

FRANKFURT/MAINZ — The eagerly anticipated “Future Friday” is set to captivate attendees on October 20, 2023, during the 67th International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians (#EUHA2023). This dedicated day, designed to explore the possibilities that lie ahead, is a highlight of the annual event. Providing a platform for the future generation of hearing aid acousticians, the organizers are extending a

Ménière’s disease, a rare and debilitating condition that causes severe balance disorders and other distressing symptoms like nausea, spinning dizziness (vertigo), tinnitus, and hearing loss, has long puzzled medical experts. Treatments between the intense episodes of vertigo that are characteristic of the condition vary, and may include dietary changes, diuretics, and steroids. For more severe cases, aggressive treatments, such as