Hearing News Watch

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – MED-EL USA has announced that new and existing hearing implant recipients will have access to a one-year subscription to the Meludia online music training program at no cost. The program is designed to support music appreciation and auditory training for individuals with hearing implants. “For many people with hearing implants, music is a source of joy

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – InnoCaption, an FCC-certified provider of real-time captioning of phone calls for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, announced the successful launch of InnoCaption Connect, an innovative new service aimed at expanding telecommunications access to the deaf and hard-of-hearing incarcerated population. The program was officially launched after months of close collaboration between InnoCaption and multiple telecommunication provider partners who participated in

LONDON, UK – HyperTribe Music and TinniSoothe have announced a strategic partnership aimed at supporting musicians who experience persistent tinnitus. As part of the initiative, TinniSoothe, a British health tech company, will sponsor five emerging artists from various musical genres, ranging from classical to electronic dance. The selected musicians were identified through a research campaign led by HyperTribe. Under the

BIHIMA—the British and Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association—has revealed initial findings from its 2024/25 Audiologist Survey, highlighting some of the biggest issues impacting the hearing loss profession. The annual survey calls on hearing care professionals across the UK to share their views on key challenges and opportunities for improvement within the industry. Challenges in Wax Removal and Hearing Care Accessibility

PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA – ESCO has announced its participation in Data Privacy Week, reaffirming its commitment to responsible data stewardship. The company recognizes that organizations play a crucial role in protecting personal information and supporting best practices in data privacy. Data Privacy Week, which runs from January 27 – 31, 2025, is an expanded initiative from Data Privacy Day aimed at

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon, the world leader in hearing care services and solutions, has renewed its partnership with La Scala Theater in Milan for the 2024-2025 season. In the 75th year since its foundation, Amplifon will continue to support the mid-week concert and ballet program of the “Invitation to La Scala” (“Invito alla Scala”) project, which reserves the theater for

The Digital EUHA Spring Conference 2025 will take place on March 28, 2025, providing an important training opportunity for hearing care professionals. With an international focus, the event will also be available with English translation, ensuring accessibility for a global audience. Conference presentations will be available on demand through the EUHA Learning Hub until May 31, 2025, allowing participants to

Growing evidence continues to highlight the strong connection between hearing health and cognitive function, with new research further underscoring the significance of this relationship. Two recent studies—one published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia and another in Age and Ageing—provide additional insights into how hearing loss may serve as an early indicator of cognitive decline and how interventions, such as hearing aids,

Microsoft’s The Prompt, hosted by Trevor Noah, has turned the spotlight on a groundbreaking AI tool aimed at improving ear health in Indigenous communities. In a recent episode, Noah interviewed Dr. Al Rahim Habib, the lead at Drumbeat AI, a technology designed to diagnose and track ear disease in children, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia.

Maintaining balance is a complex process that involves input from multiple sensory systems, including the vestibular system in the inner ear, visual cues, and proprioception from the body’s muscles and joints. While visual stimuli have long been known to impact balance, new research suggests that sound can also play a critical role—especially for individuals with vestibular disorders. A recent study