Hearing News Watch

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

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY – On Saturday, December 7th, Oticon Government Services, alongside Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) and various government and military officials, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Marine Sgt. Craig Brady’s newly-built, specially adapted custom home in Holden, Massachusetts. Since 2017, Oticon Government Services has proudly supported HFOT’s mission of building and donating specially adapted custom homes for

A new study led by Lancaster University suggests that hearing loss may be a risk factor for developing Parkinson’s disease, reinforcing the growing recognition that sensory deficits could serve as early indicators of neurodegenerative conditions. Key Findings from the Study Published in Parkinsonism and Related Disorders, the study titled “Speech-in-noise hearing impairment is associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s: A

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE – Cilcare, a biotechnology company specializing in auditory sciences, has announced the appointment of Dr. Bettina M. Cockroft as its new Chief Medical Officer. With over three decades of experience in clinical development, medical affairs, and a strong background in the biopharmaceutical industry, Dr. Cockroft brings a wealth of expertise in advancing innovative therapies for hearing disorders, particularly

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Hearing Industries Association (HIA), the only association in America to represent hearing aid technology, has announced the election of Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey, as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. The HIA Board of Directors unanimously elected Mr. Sawalich to serve in the position following the retirement of outgoing Chair Sandy

HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK – Radio host and realtor Ian O’Malley recently experienced a significant shift in his perception of sound after being fitted with hearing aids. O’Malley, who had long managed hearing difficulties, described his first experience with hearing aids as an eye-opening realization of what he had been missing. “For the first time, I detected the slight rasp in my

Ear Science Institute Australia will develop a WA-headquartered Australasian first biobank to advance genetic therapies for childhood and adult hearing loss. The Australasian Hearing Registry and Biobank (The Aussie Ear Bank) will be the first of its kind in Australia to store tissue related to genetic-associated hearing loss with the goal of advancing personalized care and new treatments. A Game-Changing

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon (EXM; Bloomberg: AMP:IM; Reuters: AMPF.MI), a global leader in hearing solutions and services, has announced the acquisition of the entire capital of MagicSon srl and Sonar srl. These two companies, based in Turin, collectively own 27 hearing centers across the regions of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta. With this transaction, Amplifon seizes the opportunity to integrate two

AURORA, ILLINOIS – Sonova has announced a leadership change in its Hearing Instruments (HI) Wholesale North America business, as Nicholai Dessypris assumed the role of President on January 1, 2025. He is succeeding Sandy Brandmeier, who retired at the end of 2024 after a distinguished six-year tenure with Sonova and over 20 years of healthcare leadership. Nicholai Dessypris brings more