Hearing News Watch

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – Hearing implant innovator MED-EL has announced the launch of the 2025 IDEASforEARS competition in honor of World Inventors Day. This global initiative encourages young inventors to unleash their creativity and develop innovative solutions aimed at improving the lives of individuals with hearing loss. Open to children aged 6 to 12 years, this year’s contest encourages entrants

Sonova Holding AG announced its first-half results for the 2024/25 financial year, showcasing robust sales growth amidst challenging market conditions. The company achieved sales of CHF 1,833.2 million (~USD $2,033.5 million), marking a 5.9% increase in local currencies, driven by strong performances in its Hearing Instruments and Cochlear Implants segments. Performance Highlights The Hearing Instruments segment reported sales of CHF

ATHENS, OHIO – Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences Professor Dr. Mitchell Day has been awarded a significant grant of $453,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore the neurobiological mechanisms behind hearing loss and its impact on sound localization. This innovative research aims to shed light on how hearing loss affects auditory perception, particularly in complex

LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA – Bob Swanson, a long-time resident of Laguna Hills, California, has been servicing and repairing over one hundred local pools weekly for the past 50 years. Reflecting on his work, Bob stated, “Communication is very important to me to do my job well. I need to be able to hear what my customers’ needs are. Unfortunately, my

A pioneering new surgical technique developed by Rinri Therapeutics, a University of Sheffield spinout, has the potential to change the landscape of hearing loss treatment. The method provides a minimally invasive approach to delivering regenerative cell therapy directly to the auditory nerve. This advance will be central to Rinri’s first human trials for Rincell-1, their leading therapy product, set to

BOSTON, MASSACHUSSETTS — Researchers at Harvard Medical School (HMS) have made significant progress in developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F, a rare genetic disorder characterized by congenital deafness and progressive vision loss. The new approach, detailed in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, demonstrates restored hearing and balance in animal models and holds promise for improving vision in

GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA – Preceptis Medical, Inc. revealed today that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has established a new add-on G code, effective January 1, 2025, to cover pediatric tympanostomy tube procedures performed in-office. This decision, part of the CY2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, marks a significant advancement in expanding access to safe and efficient

From October 24th to October 26th, 2024, over 100 audiology students and Phonak staff gathered in the Chicagoland area to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Phonak University, better known as “Phonak U”—the annual event dedicated to inspiring the next generation of hearing care professionals. This year’s high-energy Phonak U provided students from across the country with immersive learning opportunities, including

BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA – Once again, ReSound will look to partner with hearing care professionals in the 5th annual Gift of Hearing campaign, a nationwide effort to donate hearing aids to people living with hearing loss who are experiencing financial hardship. Since 2020, hearing care professionals from all over the country have participated in the Gift of Hearing donation campaign, giving

BALLERUP, DENMARK – GN has announced the launch of its LISTEN TO THIS masterclass video series, designed to provide hearing care professionals (HCPs) with essential knowledge about the link between hearing health, brain health, and overall quality of life. The nine-part series, offered in collaboration with global experts, equips HCPs with the latest research and practical tools to better counsel