Hearing News Watch

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY – The 2022 Oticon Focus on People Awards honored 12 remarkable people whose courage, vision and commitment are helping to change the perception of what it means to have a hearing loss. Created by Oticon in 1997, the national awards program has brought well deserved recognition to more than 300 extraordinary people who demonstrate that hearing loss

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Neuromod Devices Ltd. announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted De Novo approval to Lenire, the first bimodal neuromodulation device of its kind to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of tinnitus. Tinnitus, which is commonly known as ‘ringing in the ears’, is a complex neurological condition that causes a

VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON — Audigy and Dr. Cliff AuD have partnered to launch HearingLoss.com, a website that offers patient education and awareness, an online hearing screener, and a national directory of hearing care professionals who can diagnose and treat hearing loss. With an estimated 48 million people in the US affected by hearing loss, the website aims to connect patients with

The distance and accessibility of the busy Denver airport from that city’s southern suburbs has resulted in many of those suburbanites looking south to Colorado Springs when considering air travel. Easier to get to and easier to get through, the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) will soon be even more inviting for those suburbanites and especially so if they have

BALLERUP, DENMARK — GN Hearing and Soundly, a consumer education resource for hearing wellness, have partnered on the “World of Sound” digital art project to increase awareness on hearing health and protection. The campaign, launching today, on World Hearing Day, features three acclaimed international artists who have created sound-inspired digital art pieces in their own distinct styles based on the

WEDERMARK, GERMANY — A new study commissioned by Sennheiser has found that wearing assistive hearing devices are considered socially embarrassing by 1 in 3 people aged 45 to 70, whereas only 1 in 10 people feel the same way about wearing glasses. The study surveyed 2,500 respondents aged between 45 and 70, from the US, UK, Germany, France, and Australia.

TORONTO, CANADA — Widex is urging Canadians to take action when experiencing tinnitus, a condition that affects nearly 40% of adults in Canada. To mark World Hearing Day, Widex is launching a free eBook on tinnitus management to help people understand their options for treatment and the implications of leaving it untreated. The causes for tinnitus range from injury and

MILAN, ITALY — Hearing care retailer, Amplifon, announced a record breaking fiscal year in 2022, despite facing a challenging macroeconomic environment. The company’s revenues surpassed 2 billion euros, increasing by 8.8% from the previous year. The increase in revenue was attributed to solid organic growth, mergers and acquisitions, and effective cost management measures. The comparison base was also challenging, making

LIVONIA, MICHIGAN — The International Hearing Society (IHS) in conjunction with World Health Organization (WHO) recognize March 3 as World Hearing Day to raise awareness of hearing healthcare. According to WHO, about 1.5 billion people globally have hearing loss, and in the United States alone, approximately 37.5 million individuals experience some degree of hearing loss. To address this issue, IHS is

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – Auditdata, a global innovator in solutions for hearing healthcare, has secured a major partnership with U.S.-based Oaktree Products, a leading provider of clinical supplies and excellent customer service to the hearing care industry. Starting today, Oaktree will resell and support Auditdata’s Measure and Engage to their large roster of customers. Auditdata Measure, is a portfolio of audiological equipment run by advanced software,