Hearing News Watch

A study published this week in the journal Scientific Reports has uncovered significant associations between tinnitus and body composition, particularly among men. Conducted by researchers from Hanyang University and Seoul National University in South Korea, this cross-sectional study utilized data from the ninth Korea National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (KNHANES) to explore the relationship between tinnitus and specific body

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new rule aimed at making caption display settings more accessible for individuals with disabilities. This initiative, part of a multi-year effort by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and other advocacy groups, addresses the common frustration of navigating complex settings to customize closed captions. The new rule, detailed in

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA — HearUSA has been recognized as one of America’s top hearing care retailers for the second consecutive year as part of Newsweek and Statista Inc.’s America’s Best Retailers. Notably, HearUSA is the only brand in the Hearing Care category to be recognized in back-to-back years, in both 2023 and 2024. America’s Best Retailers 2024 recognizes brands that offer high-quality products,

IOWA CITY, IA — The University of Iowa has released the final program and schedule for the upcoming 31st annual Management of the Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Patient international conference, set to take place from August 8-9. The event will be held both in-person at the Wendell Johnson Speech & Hearing Center and remotely. This well-regarded conference is designed for otologists,

A groundbreaking study recently published in Audiology and Neurotology presents a novel application of synchrotron radiation phase-contrast imaging (SR-PCI) to examine cochlear otosclerosis. This advanced imaging technique has enabled researchers to visualize otosclerotic lesions in unprecedented detail, offering new insights into the pathology and potential treatment avenues for this common cause of acquired hearing loss. Otosclerosis Otosclerosis is a bone

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon, a global leader in hearing solutions and services, has adopted the EcoVadis platform to assess and support the continuous improvement of its suppliers’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. This initiative aligns with Amplifon’s sustainable procurement strategy and its Sustainability Plan, which targets achieving a 100% ESG rating for direct suppliers and 50% for indirect suppliers

MONTEPELLIER, FRANCE – Sensorion, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapies for hearing loss, has announced new positive data from its SENS-401 Phase 2a clinical trial aimed at preserving residual hearing in adult patients following cochlear implantation. Presented at the 17th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Technologies (CI2024) in Vancouver, Canada, by Professor Stephen O’Leary,

BOSTON, MASSACHUSSETTS – A newly updated study by researchers from the University of Colorado and the University of Pretoria (South Africa) reveals that self-fitting over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids provide long-term benefits comparable to audiologist-fitted devices at a significantly lower cost. The findings, published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) – Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, indicate that

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – Global hearing implant leader MED-EL and leading hearing innovator in technology Starkey announced today a collaboration that will enable an all-new Bluetooth listening experience for people with a MED-EL cochlear implant (CI) and Starkey products. The announcement was made at CI2024, the 17th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Technologies, in Vancouver. The collaboration marks the beginning of

Researchers from MIT, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, and Columbia University have developed an innovative implantable microphone that could pave the way for fully internal cochlear implants. This advancement could significantly improve the quality of life for cochlear implant users by eliminating the need for external hardware. Cochlear implants have improved the hearing of over a million people