Hearing News Watch

BALLERUP, DENMARK — To mark World Hearing Day, GN is expanding its New Norm initiative with the launch of New Norm vol. 2—a free, global library of authentic images designed to improve everyday representation of people living with hearing loss. The new release builds on GN’s original New Norm image bank launched on World Hearing Day in 2024, which aimed

STÄFA, SWITZERLAND – Phonak, a global leader in innovative hearing solutions, will mark World Hearing Day on March 3 with a global campaign spanning three continents, placing youth hearing health at the center of the conversation. Together with its three international ambassadors, Phonak aims to encourage children and teens to protect their hearing, understand the risks of hearing loss, and

BETHESDA, MD — Proteins long known to be essential for hearing may have an additional, previously unrecognized role: regulating the structure and stability of cell membranes. When this function becomes disrupted—due to genetic mutations, noise exposure, or certain medications—it may trigger the death of delicate inner ear sensory cells, leading to permanent hearing loss. The findings were presented this week

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — Neuromod Devices Ltd. has partnered with Treble Health to expand availability of Lenire, the only FDA-approved tinnitus treatment device of its kind, for Americans living with tinnitus in Philadelphia and Charlotte. Tinnitus, commonly described as ringing, hissing, or buzzing in the ears, affects approximately 25 million American adults. It is estimated that 185,000 adults live with tinnitus

LYNGE, DENMARK — WSA today announced the appointment of Harrison Boyd as President, Region Americas, and a member of the Executive Committee, effective March 9, 2026. Boyd joins WSA from Abbott Laboratories, where he led the commercial organization for Endovascular and Coronary. Prior to Abbott, he held multiple leadership positions at CSI, ultimately serving as Vice President and General Manager

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon has renewed its partnership with La Scala Theatre in Milan for the third consecutive year, continuing its support of the “Invito alla Scala” initiative aimed at expanding access to theater performances for students and senior citizens. Through the collaboration, Amplifon will again support the midweek concert and ballet program reserved for students and seniors, providing favorable

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Audibel, a U.S. hearing care provider, has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Customer Service 2026 award recipients. The recognition highlights Audibel’s focus on patient-centered care and service experiences across its nationwide network of clinics. The America’s Best Customer Service 2026 rankings, conducted by Newsweek in partnership with Statista, are based on an independent survey of

A new review in Frontiers in Dementia examines the growing body of research connecting hearing loss with cognitive decline and dementia risk—while underscoring that key questions about how, why, and when these conditions are linked remain unresolved. The paper also argues that, beyond risk reduction, hearing loss frequently co-occurs with dementia in real-world practice, strengthening the case for more integrated

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — Auditdata will host an upcoming webinar focused on helping audiology clinics improve scheduling efficiency, reduce no-shows, and better manage patient demand. The session, titled “Turn Demand Into Care: Fill Schedules & Cut No-Shows at Your Audiology Clinic,” will take place live on February 18. According to Auditdata, many clinics experience operational challenges before patients ever arrive, including

NEWCASTLE, UK — Sonical, creator of the Remora hearing platform, has announced a strategic research partnership with Newcastle University focused on developing and deploying new technologies to support people living with tinnitus. The collaboration brings together Sonical’s Remora device with neuroscience expertise from Newcastle University, led by Dr. William Sedley, an expert in auditory perception and tinnitus neuroscience. The partnership