Hearing News Watch

PORTLAND, OREGON — A new study from researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and the VA Portland Health Care System has uncovered a potential link between hearing loss and the development of Parkinson’s disease. The study, published in JAMA Neurology, examined millions of U.S. veterans’ health records over a 23-year span, suggesting that veterans who experience hearing loss

Chronic stress, a common feature of modern life, is now being recognized as a potential trigger for a range of health issues, including tinnitus. Tinnitus, the perception of sound without an external source, affects millions of people worldwide and is typically associated with hearing loss. However, emerging research suggests that stress, particularly chronic stress, may play a significant role in

Lions Hearing Clinic brand advocate Justin Langer is backing WA’s most trusted hearing provider’s move into NSW with four new hearing clinics. Crediting them with discovering and treating his hearing issues including tinnitus, vertigo and vestibular migraines, Justin strongly suggests people take the first step and ask for help if they are suspecting any debilitating hearing problems. Ear Science Institute

Unlock the Future of Tinnitus Care The InFocus: Rethinking Tinnitus Symposium, a groundbreaking 3-day virtual event, will take place from November 19-21, 2024. This unique symposium is set to reshape the future of tinnitus care by bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals living with tinnitus to explore cutting-edge insights and practical solutions. Why Attend? InFocus: Rethinking Tinnitus offers a

Two independently developed surveys are assessing the accuracy of AI chatbot-generated responses in hearing healthcare. Audiologists with clinical experience are invited to contribute by completing these surveys. Survey A was developed by a team from São Paulo, and Survey B by a group from Pretoria. For a fun selection method, flip a coin: heads for Survey A, tails for Survey

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon has secured two new sustainability-linked loans totaling €250 million (~$264M USD) to support its growth and innovation efforts over the next five years. The first loan, worth €200 million (~$211M USD), is provided by UniCredit and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP). It is split into two parts: €100 million ($105 million) from UniCredit to support Amplifon’s

Fuel Medical Group is commemorating its 15th year in business with an open house reception at its Camas, Washington, headquarters on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will feature office tours and refreshments, inviting community members to celebrate the milestone. Founded on October 3, 2009, by Shawn Parker and Brendan Ford, Fuel Medical Group is

RENO NEVADA – AuDConnex and RiseENT have announced the addition of Ashlee McCloskey, Au.D., as Regional Account Manager. McCloskey is an experienced audiologist and dynamic sales leader who will use her wide breadth of experience to coach and lead hearing healthcare private practice owners. “I truly enjoy working with private practice owners to help them achieve their goals. I find

A recent study from NYU Langone Health has revealed that stimulating the vagus nerve—a major neural pathway connecting the brain to nearly every organ in the body—can significantly enhance auditory perceptual learning. This process, which helps refine sensory perception, was shown to improve the ability to distinguish subtle sound differences, offering potential benefits for individuals with hearing loss. Published in

MONTREAL, QUEBEC — A new study from McGill University has found that the ability to hear one’s own voice is vital for maintaining coordinated speech movements, a discovery that holds significant implications for individuals with hearing loss, particularly those using cochlear implants (CIs). Published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, the research highlights the essential role hearing