Embracing Innovative Concepts in Hearing Care
To effect true change that benefits patients, hearing care professionals must cultivate and implement new and innovative ideas and processes.
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Back to Basics: My Favorite Frequency
Once hearing aid fitting targets are met, an increase in gain and output in the 1500 Hz region will add a sense of “warmth” to the fitting.
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Google Funds Internet Accessibility Project for the Deaf
The University of Surrey will receive grant funding from Google to develop tech for instant Sign Language translation of website texts.
New Audio-Based Video Game ‘Blind Drive’ Profiled by ‘Mashable’
A new immersive video game called Blind Drive that’s called “virtual reality for your ears,” allows users to control a car while a “threatening” voice instructs them, according to an article in ‘Mashable.’
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‘Newsweek’ Profiles SLinto, a Crowdsourced Database for Sign Language
The SLinto dictionary, reportedly the first online, crowdsourced database for sign language, allows users to search for the meaning of a particular sign by identifying what fingers were used to make it and where on the body they’re placed, according to an article in Newsweek.
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Chinese Surgical Team Replaces Man’s Ear with Transplant Grown on Arm
Plastic surgeons in China were able to grow a replacement ear on a man’s arm, then transplant the ear onto his head, according to a March 30 article in Xinhua.
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Sensaphonics Offers Crystal Glitter IEMs, Earplugs for Holidays
In response to requests for more “bling” in its in-ear monitors (IEMs), Sensaphonics is debuting its Crystal Glitter colors for a “Glisten While You Listen” holiday promotion that offers discounts on special IEMs and Musicians Earplugs through December 31, 2016.
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Williams Sound Names New Distributor in Sweden
Minneapolis, Minn-based Williams Sound has announced AVP Sales Scandinavia as its new, exclusive, commercial sound distribution partner in Sweden. AVP Sales is a distributor of professional audio equipment, representing a number of highly respected brands.
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Unitron Announces Moxi Now, Smallest Wireless RIC in Its Class
Proving that small is both beautiful and powerful, the Moxi Now from Unitron is considered the world’s smallest wireless receiver-in-the-canal (RIC) hearing aid based on exterior dimensions compared to other products in its class.
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Medical Report Writer for Audiology Provides Paper-free Solution
Blueprint Solutions launched Blueprint Express, a medical report writer for audiology that allows clinicians to generate physician reports in minutes, and fax or email reports directly from the software without any paper print out.
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Audiogram Data Management Is Easier on the Cloud
A new YouTube video from Smart Diagnostic Devices illustrates the benefits of audiometric data management on the Cloud using the SmartMove Cloud product. Data stored on the audiometer cannot be accessed from a remote location. SmartCloud aims to change that.
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AMA Encourages Telemedicine as Part of ‘Med School of the Future’
Recognizing that formal training in telemedicine is not widely offered to physicians-in-training, the American Medical Association adopted a new policy to ensure medical students learn to use telecare.
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Hansaton Releases BTE Hearing System for Hard-to-fit Ears
Hansaton has announced the launch of its new jamHD S312 BTE hearing system and an accompanying new upgrade to its Scout Software 3.2.1. The jamHD hearing aids are designed for patients with difficult-to-fit ears and those who need a rugged hearing system.
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MelMedtronics Completes FDA Registration of ENT Products
MelMedtronics has completed medical device registration with the FDA. The product line features the first tele-digital audiometer on mobile devices, the Tele-iAudiometer, which includes video communications, a range of audiological tests, and built-in analytics.
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Audiologist Ranked #8 ‘Least Stressful Job’ of 2016
“Audiologist” was rated #8 in the least-stressful job list of 2016 among 200 jobs tracked by CareerCast, a career guidance website.
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ESCO, Hansaton Announce Extended Insurance Plan
ESCO announced a partnership with Hansaton to provide the Protection Plus plan, a Loss and Accidental Damage insurance plan for patients who have lost or damaged hearing aids while still under manufacturer’s warranty.
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Hamilton Relay to Continue Providing Service in California
Hamilton Relay, a provider of Telecom Relay and Captioned Telephone Service to 18 US states and the District of Columbia, has announced that it will continue to be the provider of California Relay Service.
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Sony Mobile Introduces Xperia Ear, Its Smart Hearable
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Sony Mobile Communications rolled out a next-generation Xperia line of products with the first Xperia X series smartphones, along with ambient connected devices. Part of the rollout is the new Xperia Ear, a next-generation wireless ear-piece, or hearable.
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