Hearing News Watch

LYNGE, DENMARK – WSA has announced results from two clinical studies suggesting that incorporating individual sound preferences into hearing aid consultations may increase the likelihood that patients proceed with hearing aid purchases. Conducted across 42 hearing care clinics in Spain, Canada, and the United States, the studies involved more than 3,000 clients and found that hearing aid conversion rates were approximately

Today, HHTM posts what is believed to be the final article of Dr. Jerry Northern, co-authored with Barry Freeman. We honor Dr. Northern as a collaborative pioneer in pediatric audiology and list the influential textbooks he co-authored or co-edited. Hearing in Children (1974; 6th edition, 2014) Co-authored with Marion P. Downs Hearing Disorders (1976; later editions, 3rd edition, 1996) Clinical

LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA — Sonorous Neurovascular has received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin a pivotal clinical trial evaluating its investigational BosSTENT™ device for the treatment of pulsatile tinnitus associated with cerebral venous sinus stenosis. The FDA approved the company’s Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) on October 2, 2026, allowing Sonorous to initiate B-SILENT 2, a

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have found that combining genetic information with detailed hearing test results may improve the ability to identify genetic factors associated with hearing loss, potentially opening the door to earlier detection and more personalized hearing healthcare. The study, published October 8, 2026, in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, found that using audiometric

BOSTON, MA — Cilcare, a biotechnology company focused on auditory science, has appointed Kevin Franck, PhD, MBA, as Head of US and General Manager, North America. Based in Washington, DC, Franck will oversee the company’s North American growth strategy, including efforts to expand partnerships involving its clinical research and development platforms. Franck brings more than 25 years of experience spanning

MILAN, ITALY — Amplifon has been named to Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women 2026 ranking, marking the third consecutive year the global hearing care company has received the recognition. Compiled by Forbes in collaboration with Statista, the annual ranking recognizes companies for their efforts to support gender equality, career development, and inclusive workplace practices. Amplifon was recognized in the Medical

Sound therapy may offer meaningful relief for people with chronic tinnitus, even when their hearing loss is relatively mild. In a new clinical trial, patients receiving active sound therapy experienced greater improvements than those receiving placebo treatment. Published in Scientific Reports, the study compared active sound therapy with placebo treatment in adults with chronic, bothersome bilateral tinnitus. After 12 weeks,

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — Hearing loss may deserve greater attention earlier in life as part of efforts to reduce dementia risk, according to research from South Africa that adds to growing evidence connecting sensory health with cognitive aging. The study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, examined hearing and vision among 567 older adults living in rural South Africa. Researchers found

SOMERSET, N.J. — Oticon, Inc. has donated $10,000 to Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), continuing its support of the nonprofit organization’s efforts to build and donate specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans. The donation was presented during a ceremony celebrating the completion of a new accessible home for Marine Cpl. Dominic Davila, who was injured while serving

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) and the American Suppressor Association (ASA) have launched Ear SHIELD Day, a new annual observance focused on preventing firearm-related noise-induced hearing loss among hunters, recreational shooters, military personnel and law enforcement officers. First recognized on October 2, 2026, Ear SHIELD Day is intended to increase awareness of the potentially permanent