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Feb. 17, 2024

Punk Audio LLC Seeks Hearing Professionals for Anonymous Market Survey and Feedback on New Franchise Hearing Practice Concept

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CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA — Punk Audio LLC, a novel, and a planned leading provider in the “personal sound” industry, is seeking hearing professionals to participate in a short anonymous survey for market fit and feedback on their new franchise hearing practice concept. Proposed as a complementary business for existing hearing offices, the survey aims to gather valuable insights from industry experts
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Feb. 16, 2024

EUHA Digital Spring Conference 2024 Promises Valuable Learning Opportunities

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The EUHA Digital Spring Conference, scheduled to commence on March 22nd at 9 a.m. CET, promises to offer an array of valuable insights for hearing aid acousticians worldwide. Hosted in Mainz, with sessions available in English, the event aims to provide a comprehensive training experience accessible to professionals from various backgrounds. Adopting a digital format, the conference offers flexibility by
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Feb. 15, 2024

Deciphering the Factors Influencing Hearing Aid Usage: Findings from Norway’s HUNT Study

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Despite advances in hearing aid technology and increased awareness about hearing loss, understanding the prevalence and predictors of hearing aid use and benefit remains crucial for effective treatment. A recent study conducted in Norway sheds light on these important aspects, offering insights into the trends over two decades and identifying key factors influencing the adoption and perceived effectiveness of hearing
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Feb. 13, 2024

New Study Links Noise-Induced Hearing Loss to Zinc Levels in the Inner Ear

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A recent breakthrough in hearing research may pave the way for preventing or treating noise-induced hearing loss, a prevalent form of hearing impairment. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have uncovered a molecular mechanism associated with cellular damage caused by excess zinc in the inner ear after exposure to loud noise. The study suggests that a drug
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Feb. 13, 2024

Landmark HearCog Clinical Trial Explores Impact of Hearing Aids on Cognitive Decline

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA — Leading Western Australian Medical Research Institute, Ear Science Institute Australia (Ear Science), is well underway with HearCog, a ground-breaking, two-year randomized control trial of hearing loss and dementia. Tackling a global health priority, the study is investigating whether hearing aids can delay or arrest cognitive decline. Many studies globally have shown the links between hearing loss and
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Feb. 13, 2024

Amplifon Collaborates for the First Time with La Scala Theatre on a Project for Students and Seniors

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MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon has announced a groundbreaking partnership with La Scala Theatre in Milan, one of the world’s most prestigious theatres. As part of this collaboration, Amplifon will support the “Invitation to La Scala” initiative for the current season, a programme of mid-week concerts and ballets aimed at making La Scala Theatre productions more accessible to young and seniors.
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Feb. 11, 2024

Takeaways from an Assistive Technology Survey

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Assistive Listening Systems (ALS) play a crucial role in enhancing communication for individuals with hearing loss or speech disorders. However, despite their availability, there are instances where these systems are not heavily utilized. To delve into this issue, an ad hoc committee of advocates for people with hearing loss (The Committee for Communication Access of which this writer was the
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Feb. 11, 2024

Organizations Unite to Launch ‘Business Collaborative for Brain Health’

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, along with collaborators AARP, GN Group, Eli Lilly, and Novo Nordisk, have launched the Business Collaborative for Brain Health to implement innovative solutions that optimize cognitive health across all stages of life. This collaboration aims to implement innovative solutions fostering cognitive health throughout all life stages. As brain health conditions, including Alzheimer’s and dementia, continue to
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Feb. 10, 2024

Sensorion Announces €50.5 Million Financing to Fund Further Research and Development of Hearing Loss Treatment Programs

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MONTPELLIER, FRANCE — French biotechnology company Sensorion announced it has raised €50.5 million (around $54 million) through a share offering to new and existing healthcare investors. The financing included participation from leading U.S. healthcare funds Aquilo Capital and two large investment managers. Existing Sensorion investors Redmile Group, Invus Public Equities and Sofinnova Partners also took part. “We are delighted to
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Feb. 10, 2024

Neosensory Clarify Wristband Enhances Speech Comprehension in High Frequency Hearing Loss

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PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA – Neosensory has published its latest clinical trial, showcasing the efficacy of the Clarify wristband in improving speech comprehension in people with high frequency hearing loss. The study, coordinated by Stanford University neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman, represents a major advancement in assistive hearing technologies. The study enrolled participants with high-frequency hearing loss, which gave them trouble understanding