Hearing News Watch

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE – Cilcare, a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in auditory sciences and the development of novel therapies for inner ear diseases, has announced the appointment of Dr. Naimi Missoum as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Missoum, a Medical Doctor with over 25 years of experience as a senior executive in medical affairs at leading pharmaceutical companies, will oversee all of

Ear Science Institute Australia has secured Future Health Research & Innovation (FHRI) funding to establish a Western Australia-headquartered Australasian biobank, aimed at advancing genetic therapies for childhood and adult hearing loss. The Australasian Hearing Registry and Biobank (AHRB) will be the first in Australia to store tissue related to genetic-associated hearing loss, with the goal of advancing personalized care and

SEATTLE & INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA — Sound Pharmaceuticals (SPI) has announced that it has received FDA notification that its Investigational New Drug Application (IND) may proceed involving SPI-1005 treatment and cochlear implantation (CI). The goal of this Phase 2 SPI-1005 (ebselen) trial is to reduce the loss of residual hearing during and after CI. Ebselen is a novel anti-inflammatory compound that

STAFA, SWITZERLAND – Phonak, a leading global provider of hearing solutions, has announced legendary guitarist Paul Gilbert as its official Global Brand Ambassador. In this role, Gilbert will focus on raising awareness about hearing health, challenging stigmas associated with hearing loss, and emphasizing the importance of hearing devices. Gilbert, the co-founder of the iconic rock band Mr. Big known for

BHP has become the newest philanthropic partner for the Ear Science Institute Australia’s Gift of Hearing Appeal, providing $825,000 in funding to support the institute’s Healthy Hearing Outback program. This collaboration aims to enhance ear and hearing health outcomes for Aboriginal families in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia. In close cooperation with the Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS),

BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA – With the help of 260 hearing care practices throughout the United States and Canada, ReSound today announces that 661 hearing aids were donated to 331 people as part of the annual Gift of Hearing campaign that ran December 2023 through April 2024. This was the first year that Canada participated in the campaign. The Gift of Hearing

Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions worldwide, yet its profound impact on individuals, families, and society is often underestimated. A new study published in The Laryngoscope sheds light on the significant economic burden posed by severe to profound hearing loss (SPHL) and underscores the immense value of cochlear implants in mitigating these costs. The research emphasizes

STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT — Hearing is a priority health concern for the majority of consumers, yet few take action to proactively manage their hearing health, according to a new study from Synchrony, a premier consumer financial services company, conducted on behalf of the company’s leading healthcare financial solution, CareCredit. Synchrony’s “Hearing Health & Loss Prevention” study surveyed more than 2,000 consumers

HHTM’s 4th annual Future of Hearing Healthcare conference is in full swing with three days of courses scheduled throughout May. In addition to the wide range of courses, and thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), it is easy to see that hearing healthcare is in the early stages of a remarkable transformation. AI technologies will revolutionize how we

STAFA, SWITZERLAND – Sonova Holding AG has announced upcoming appointments to its Management Board. Lilika Beck, currently Managing Director of Connect Hearing Canada in the Audiological Care business, will succeed Martin Grieder as Group Vice President (GVP) Consumer Hearing. Grieder tragically passed away in an accident in early April 2024. Oliver Lux, presently Managing Director of Audiological Care Germany, has