Hearing News Watch

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – In a significant step to expand its footprint in Denmark, Demant has announced the acquisition of Dansk HøreCenter, a Danish chain of hearing care clinics, from its competitor GN. The deal, worth DKK 100 million (~$14.9m USD), represents one of Demant’s larger transactions in the retail sector, further solidifying its market presence in the region. With the

A new study has shed light on the impact of aging and asymmetrical hearing loss on speech discrimination (SpD). Published this week in Communications Medicine, the research examined data from over 2,700 participants aged 10 to 99 years. This comprehensive retrospective study aimed to explore the relationship between age, pure-tone audiometry (PTA) outcomes, and SpD, with a particular focus on how

A groundbreaking longitudinal study conducted in Norway has shed light on the long-term financial impact of hearing loss, revealing that individuals with hearing loss experience significantly lower earnings growth over a 20-year period compared to those with normal hearing. The study, published in the journal Ear & Hearing, utilized data from the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) to analyze the earnings

Innovative drug delivery methods are crucial for treating conditions like hearing loss, where targeting specific areas of the body, such as the inner ear, is essential for therapeutic success. Dr. Daniel Sun from the University of Cincinnati has been awarded a career development grant of over $1 million by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Deafness and Other

In a new study published in Current Biology, researchers from the University of Michigan have revealed that the brain’s auditory regions can decode lip-read words in much the same way as words heard through the ears. This discovery highlights the crucial role that visual cues play in speech perception, offering new insights into how people, especially those with hearing impairments,

The 9th Phonak International Pediatric Conference, “A Sound Foundation Through Early Amplification,” is set to take place from October 27th to 30th, 2024, at the InterContinental in San Diego, California. Sponsored by Phonak and chaired by esteemed professionals Prof. Anne Marie Tharpe and Dr. Marlene Bagatto, the longstanding conference is an important part of Phonak’s commitment to pediatric audiology.  Historically,

Huey Lewis, the legendary frontman of Huey Lewis and the News, is the subject of a new mockumentary series titled Whatever Happened to Huey Lewis?  This satirical project, inspired by the style of Curb Your Enthusiasm, promises to blend humor with a poignant exploration of the singer’s personal battles, particularly his struggle with hearing loss. Produced by Fox Entertainment Studios,

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Ting Therapeutics, a privately-held company focused on advancing novel and repurposed molecules to address multiple causes of hearing loss, has been awarded a NIH SBIR phase II grant related to antibiotics-induced hearing loss. This award is in part based on a new publication in the latest issue of the prestigious journal Science Translational Medicine (Impact Factor

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Starkey and SoundGear are proud to announce the successful sponsorship of the recent ARCA Menards Shore Lunch 250 held at the Elko Speedway. The event featured NASCAR rising star William Sawalich, who delivered a dominant performance on the track finishing in first place. Sawalich, driver of the #18 car for Joe Gibbs Racing and supported by

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA — Leading hearing care retailer HearUSA today announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art Hearing Center of the Future in the Springtown area of San Marcos, Texas, at 199 Springtown Way, Unit 12. The opening is part of HearUSA’s initiative to expand access to Simply Excellent Hearing Care through the latest prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing