Hearing News Watch

Two independently developed surveys are assessing the accuracy of AI chatbot-generated responses in hearing healthcare. Audiologists with clinical experience are invited to contribute by completing these surveys. Survey A was developed by a team from São Paulo, and Survey B by a group from Pretoria. For a fun selection method, flip a coin: heads for Survey A, tails for Survey

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon has secured two new sustainability-linked loans totaling €250 million (~$264M USD) to support its growth and innovation efforts over the next five years. The first loan, worth €200 million (~$211M USD), is provided by UniCredit and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP). It is split into two parts: €100 million ($105 million) from UniCredit to support Amplifon’s

Fuel Medical Group is commemorating its 15th year in business with an open house reception at its Camas, Washington, headquarters on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will feature office tours and refreshments, inviting community members to celebrate the milestone. Founded on October 3, 2009, by Shawn Parker and Brendan Ford, Fuel Medical Group is

RENO NEVADA – AuDConnex and RiseENT have announced the addition of Ashlee McCloskey, Au.D., as Regional Account Manager. McCloskey is an experienced audiologist and dynamic sales leader who will use her wide breadth of experience to coach and lead hearing healthcare private practice owners. “I truly enjoy working with private practice owners to help them achieve their goals. I find

A recent study from NYU Langone Health has revealed that stimulating the vagus nerve—a major neural pathway connecting the brain to nearly every organ in the body—can significantly enhance auditory perceptual learning. This process, which helps refine sensory perception, was shown to improve the ability to distinguish subtle sound differences, offering potential benefits for individuals with hearing loss. Published in

MONTREAL, QUEBEC — A new study from McGill University has found that the ability to hear one’s own voice is vital for maintaining coordinated speech movements, a discovery that holds significant implications for individuals with hearing loss, particularly those using cochlear implants (CIs). Published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, the research highlights the essential role hearing

Hearing loss among older adults in the United States has become a major public health concern in recent years. Untreated hearing loss is associated with serious issues like depression, social isolation, and cognitive decline. However, despite the availability of hearing aids, fewer than 20% of adults with hearing loss choose to use them. A new study led by Dr. Sarah

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Amplifon, the parent company of Miracle-Ear and a global leader in hearing care services and solutions, has been recognized in Newsweek’s annual ranking of America’s 200 Most Loved Workplaces®. Amplifon is the only company in the hearing care industry to be included in this prestigious list. The ranking, developed by Newsweek in collaboration with Most Loved Workplaces®

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a landmark settlement with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) to ensure that prisoners with hearing disabilities receive the necessary accommodations while incarcerated. The agreement follows a DOJ investigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which revealed that the Wisconsin DOC had been failing to provide adequate support for inmates with

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — Spiral Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage company focused on developing novel therapies for inner ear disorders, announced the successful completion of the Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of SPT-2101 (6% dexamethasone) in Meniere’s disease. Data review of 21 patients showed a significant reduction in vertigo frequency and severity. The study recruited 21 patients across sites in Perth,