Hearing News Watch

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY – The 2024 Oticon Audiology Summer Camp, held from August 4 – 8 in Park City, Utah, brought together 50 graduate students in audiology from universities across the U.S. Led by an expert team of Oticon audiologists, researchers, and industry veterans, the annual event aims to bridge academic learning with practical professional knowledge through hands-on workshops. Since

Researchers at the University of Iowa have gained new insights into how people, including those with cochlear implants, recognize words in real-time. Published in Nature Communications, the study shows that word recognition processes vary significantly among individuals. Led by Bob McMurray, F. Wendell Miller Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, the research provides important understanding of how

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon and Plug and Play Italy, the Milan office of the international open innovation platform, have announced a new partnership. This collaboration aims to connect and collaborate with start-ups on a global scale. “Open Innovation plays a fundamental role in healthcare, facilitating access to external expertise and accelerating technological development. It fosters the secure exchange of health

HANOVER, GERMANY — Hannover Medical School’s (MHH) Department of Otorhinolaryngology has developed an innovative implant designed to treat sudden deafness, winning the Start-Up Funding Competition. This groundbreaking project has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of sudden hearing loss. The implant directly stimulates the auditory nerve and offers a new approach to treating sudden deafness, which often leaves patients with

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA — Envoy Medical®, Inc. (NASDAQ: COCH), a pioneering hearing health company focused on fully implanted hearing devices, announced the establishment of an additional lending facility with long-time investor, majority shareholder, and billionaire entrepreneur Glen Taylor. The financing agreement allows the company to draw up to $10 million, with an initial draw of $5 million at the

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY — The Demant Care Community employee resource group (ERG) recently participated in the United Way of New Jersey’s Tools for School initiative. This program provides essential tools for over 13,000 students in need, helping them on their educational journey. This year, the ERG assembled 50 backpacks filled with essential supplies for the new school year. Additionally, the

As the accessibility and affordability of hearing care continue to evolve, understanding the demographics and audiological profiles of those most likely to benefit from these advancements is crucial. A newly published study titled Demographic and Audiological Characteristics of Candidates for Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in the United States provides significant insights into this population. The study, conducted by Dr. Larry E.

CLERMONT, FLORIDA — The team at Citrus Hearing Clinic in Clermont, Florida, recently participated in the Widex Community Giveback Day, a program that donates Widex hearing aids to individuals who may not otherwise be able to afford them. Dr. Teresa Parsons, an audiologist at the clinic, expressed a strong appreciation for Widex and a commitment to giving back to the community,

At the 68th International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians (EUHA) in Hanover, the next generation of industry professionals will have a unique opportunity to advance their careers. For the first time, apprentices and students will be granted free access to all three days of the Congress, which will take place in October 2024. This initiative aligns with the Congress’s theme

BALLERUP, DENMARK — GN Store Nord A/S has reported robust financial results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting the company’s continued success in navigating a challenging market environment. The group achieved a 5% organic revenue growth, driven by strong execution across its divisions, leading to a margin expansion that underscores GN’s strategic initiatives. Key Highlights Total Revenue: GN’s total