049 - Nick Hunn & Carl Thomas - The Past, Present and Future of Hearables

ASHA Voices·Podcast·OTC / consumer·2y ago

Examining the First Year of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

A panel of audiologists with varied professional perspectives reviews the first year of OTC hearing aid availability, covering uptake, patient satisfaction, and common misconceptions.

Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·OTC / consumer·4d ago

French hearing industry and profession protest online arrival of €15 hearing aids

The arrival of sub-€20 OTC hearing aids in a regulated European market signals a potential disruption to professional hearing care models and raises unresolved questions about device safety standards and patient outcomes.

HearingTracker YouTube·Video·OTC / consumer·9d ago

AirPods Pro 3 “Bloodgate”? The Truth About Comfort & Fit

HearingTracker video examines user-reported discomfort and abrasions from AirPods Pro 3 foam ear tips, a phenomenon circulating online as 'Bloodgate.'

Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·OTC / consumer·2w ago

The Truth About Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Dr. Cliff argues OTC hearing aids have indirectly benefited audiology by prompting some consumers to seek professional care after trying self-fitting devices first.

ASHA Voices·Blog·OTC / consumer·3y ago

With the Arrival of OTCs, Pharmacists Could Be Key Allies for Audiologists

Formalising pharmacist–audiologist collaboration could improve appropriate referral pathways as OTC hearing aids become widely available in retail pharmacy settings.

The Hearing Review YouTube·Podcast·OTC / consumer·1y ago

OTC Hearing Aids and How FDA Rules Might Change Hearing Care, with Dr Tom Powers

Audiologist Thomas Powers, PhD, and Hearing Review Editor Karl Strom discuss four key aspects of the proposed FDA OTC hearing aid regulations, including output limits and return-for-credit policies.

ASHA Voices·Blog·OTC / consumer·3y ago

At the Intersection of OTC Hearing Aids and Mobile Audiology

The OTC hearing aid category represents a fundamental shift in how hearing care is accessed, and audiologists need to understand its potential effects on patient outcomes and the scope of practice.

The Hearing Journal Podcast·Podcast·OTC / consumer·2y ago

Ep. 2023-09: BONUS! Stephanie Czuhajewski on OTCs One Year Later

Bonus aftershow episode in which Stephanie Czuhajewski and Dr. Rudden analyze The Hearing Journal reader survey results on the OTC hearing aid market's impact on audiology one year post-regulation.