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Nov 1, 2024 · A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association highlights a possible link between sensory impairments, specifically hearing and vision loss, and an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and heart attacks.
Looking Ahead to 2024 and a More Nuanced View of the Hearing …
Dec 26, 2023 · Today, although we are now more than a year removed from the FDA’s codification of OTC hearing aids, and despite ample evidence demonstrating their technical viability, uptake rates for OTC are mired in the low single digits while the uptake of prescriptive hearing aids remains unchanged.
Wyoming Governor Signs Bill Establishing Hearing Aid Program …
Apr 3, 2024 · CHEYENNE, WYOMING — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed into law a bill aimed at establishing a hearing aid program for low-income adults in the state. The legislation, SF0057 – Wyoming Adult Hearing Aid Program, is set to create a significant opportunity for eligible individuals with hearing loss. The initiative, which emerged from ...
Who Needs OTC Hearing Aids? New Research Offers …
Aug 27, 2024 · A newly published study titled Demographic and Audiological Characteristics of Candidates for Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in the United States provides significant insights into this population.
Phonak Announces FDA Cleared Self-Replacement Option for …
May 6, 2024 · STAFA, SWITZERLAND – Phonak today announces an FDA cleared self-replacement option for Phonak Lyric, the world’s only 100% invisible hearing aid that provides 24/7 hassle-free hearing , which has also been shown to provide tinnitus relief.
Top Hearing News and Technology Stories of 2022
Dec 29, 2022 · Legislative changes, industry developments and disruptive technologies were among this year’s list of ‘most read’ hearing news and technology stories. Top Stories of 2022 1) FDA Issues Final OTC Hear ing Aid Rule and PSAP Guidance
Jabra Enhance Launches its Smallest OTC Hearing Aid with Future …
May 14, 2024 · New Jabra Enhance Select 500 over-the-counter hearing aids feature a “micro” design that is 25% smaller than standard receiver-in-ear hearing aids. The Enhance Select 500 is complete with key features for convenience, including hands-free phone calls when using a compatible Apple or Android device.
Navigating the New Era of Hearing Aids: From OTC to Orka’s …
In some regions, such as the United States, recent changes in legislation have aimed to make OTC hearing aids more widely available. Like DTC aids, they are generally intended for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Landmark HearCog Clinical Trial Explores Impact of Hearing Aids …
Feb 13, 2024 · HearCog is a randomized, controlled 24-month clinical trial investigating whether the correction of hearing loss using hearing aids could decrease the 12 -month rate of cognitive decline among older adults at risk of dementia. 180 older adults with hearing loss and mild cognitive impairment were recruited to undertake the study.
Phonak Launches Audéo Sphere Infinio and a New Range of AI …
Audéo Sphere Infinio: Receiver-In-the-Canal (RIC), unique dual chip technology inside, ERA and DEEPSONIC, the world’s first hearing aid with a dedicated AI chip for unprecedent speech clarity in noise.
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