Connecting my hearing aids to technology
May 26th, 2017Posted in In The News
As a young adult, I’m constantly using my phone and computer to communicate and stay connected with the world, so of course I expect my hearing aids to be compatible with my technology. Not too long ago I received new Audéo B-R hearing aids, and the transition to new hearing aids has been great. Each
Read MoreMusic festival aims to bring ‘good vibrations’ to people with hearing loss
May 15th, 2017Posted in In The News
For the first time, deaf and hard-of-hearing people will be able to fully experience a summer music festival, through visual, tactile and auditory enrichments, in a special event created specifically for them. Good Vibrations Music and Arts Festival, which will be held May 20 in San Antonio, Texas, was born out of the desire to
Read MoreFinding happiness after hearing loss
May 12th, 2017Posted in In The News
Have you found joy and happiness elusive after your hearing loss? Does having a hearing loss influence how much happiness or joy you allow yourself to experience? Can you be happy after losing your hearing? Ever thought of it that way? I didn’t until recently when I discussed my journey from a successful music career, to sudden onset bilateral,
Read MoreResearch: Children with autism, ear deficiency could benefit from hearing aids
May 11th, 2017Posted in In The News
Children with autism have an inner ear deficiency that may impact their ability to recognize speech, according to Science Daily. To improve their communication prospects, researchers suggest the deficiency be identified at a young age and treated with hearing technology, such as hearing aids, to improve the range of sounds the ear can process. How does the
Read MoreStarkey Hearing Technologies’ Wireless Custom Products Now Available
February 22nd, 2012Posted in In The News
Minneapolis, Feb. 6, 2012 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, a global leader in hearing technology, is excited to announce that three custom wireless styles – completely-in-canal (CIC), in-the-canal (ITC) and in-the-ear (ITE) were recently introduced to its wireless family. The additions complement the wireless receiver-in-canal (RIC) 13 and RIC 312, providing a personalized experience and one-of-a-kind
Read MoreCongressional Hearing Health Caucus Has Record Attendance of Representatives
February 17th, 2012Posted in In The News
Washington, DC — A group of hearing health organizations hosted a briefing in honor of the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus (CHHC) on February 8, 2011. The briefing attracted a record 125 Congressional staffers and members of hearing health organizations to examine “how the Military and Veterans Administration are handling the surge in hearing loss and
Read MoreCanadian Surgeon Introduces Faster, Less Expensive Technique to Repair Ear Drum Perforations
February 13th, 2012Posted in In The News
Montreal, Canada — A new surgical technique for treating perforations of the tympanic membrane in children and adults has been developed at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, an affiliate of the University of Montreal. The new technique is reported to be as effective as traditional myringoplasty, yet less expensive and able to be performed in
Read MoreFirst FDA-Approved Study of Stem Cells to Treat Hearing Loss
February 8th, 2012Posted in In The News
Ahmedabad, India — Lincoln Pharmaceuticals announced that it has introduced the first injection pharmaceutical cure for tinnitus in India. Using the brand name Tinnex, the injection utilizes the Caroverine molecule, which was developed by Lincoln Pharma under a licensing arrangement and technical collaboration with Phafag AG, Switzerland. According to the company, cochlear synaptic tinnitus is
Read MoreBHI Promotes National Kidney Month, World Kidney Day
February 7th, 2012Posted in In The News
Hearing loss commonly coexists with chronic kidney disease (CKD), chronic renal failure, and other kidney diseases. In an effort to encourage people with CKD and other diseases of the kidney to make hearing checks a routine part of their medical care, the Better Hearing Institute is participating this year in National Kidney Month in
Read MoreLantos Technologies to Debut Its 3-D Fitting Scanner at AAA 2012
February 5th, 2012Posted in In The News
Boston — Boston Device and Lantos Technologies will be debuting its hand held digital hearing aid fitting scanner at AAA 2012 in Boston, according to a recent Boston Device blog post. The Lantos Scanner is a small, handled device composed of a fiberscope enclosed in a conforming membrane, which is then inserted into the patient’s
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