Hearing enhancement device developer and distributor Noopl has announced it is suspending the sales and marketing of its device. Launched at CES 2021 and honored with a CES 2022 Innovation Award, Noopl was a small $199 hearing accessory that clipped onto the bottom of an iPhone.
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Written by audiologist Douglas Beck, AuD, the new article highlights research on the benefits of early intervention and comprehensive hearing and listening assessment, as well as cognitive screenings for people at risk for dementia.
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Oticon Head of Audiology Virginia Ramachandran, PhD talks about the underlying hearing aid science and technology behind the recent additions in the Polaris platform.
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Bose is exiting the hearing aid market, according to an article in Tuesday’s “Boston Globe.” The Bose SoundControl hearing aid was the first FDA-cleared self-fitting hearing aid for mild-to-moderate hearing losses, and helped define this distinct class of devices. It’s possible the technology will be licensed or sold to another company.
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This four-part course taught by Dunay Schmulian, PhD, addresses causes and remedies for such things as vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout.
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Over the years, Page has been outspoken about challenges with depression and anxiety, some of which he traces to his hearing loss, which began to manifest itself more than 20 years ago. Here’s a great story about how addressing your hearing loss can make a “night and day” difference in your life and your career.
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A team of researchers at Western’s National Centre for Audiology (NCA)—led by director Susan Scollie, and pioneering hearing researcher Richard Seewald, and team members Marlene Bagatto, Steve Beaulac, Leonard Cornelisse, Shane Moodie and Sheila Moodie—has won a Governor General’s Innovation Award (GGIA) for developing the world’s first pediatric hearing aid prescription software (DSL).Â
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Starkey has announced its newest and most advanced line of hearing aids, Evolv AI, has won a 2022 MUSE Design Award in the Product Design, Medical Device category.
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According to information available to the US Attorney’s Office, the dispensing professional schemed to defraud insurers into paying for medically unnecessary hearing aids and also billed insurance for hearing aids that beneficiaries never received.Â
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Last year, Ferrigno spoke with ACI Alliance Executive Director Donna Sorkin about his experience since receiving a CI (see video in story), sharing his perspectives about overcoming challenges throughout his life. During the Opening Session of CI2022 DC they will continue that conversation.
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In a surprise announcement, Demant says it plans to sell its Hearing Implants business, Oticon Medical—which includes the Ponto bone-anchored and Neuro cochlear implant systems—to Cochlear Limited for a total of DKK 850 million (US$120 million). The deal is subject to regulatory approval.
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Nuheara has announced a worldwide Trademark License Agreement to develop, manufacture and market its hearing aid products under the leading HP brand trademarks through the end of 2027.Â
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The IHS Board of Governors have named Alissa Parady as executive director of IHS. Formerly the IHS Director of Government and Chapter Affairs, Parady will work closely with the IHS Board to execute their strategic initiatives to the benefit of the hearing healthcare professionals who comprise IHS membership.
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Sig Soli, PhD, an early researcher in cochlear implants, gifted instructor, and co-author of the widely used Hearing in Noise Test (HINT) in hearing aid fitting, died on April 11, 2022.
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Phonak has added three specialized lifestyle models to its new series of Paradise-powered hearing aids, including Audéo Fit which provides the user with data about various health indicators, including heart rate, steps, and distances walked or run. The company also launched Phonak Slim, as well as the expansion of Phonak Audéo Life to all performance levels in the United States.
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