Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2mo ago· press releaseHearUSA Brings Signia Active Mini IX to Hearing Care Centers NationwideHearUSA announced nationwide availability of the Signia Active Mini IX, a discreet ready-to-wear hearing aid, across its network of hearing care centers.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoAuracast ™ Audio Technology Arrives in AlbuquerqueAuracast Bluetooth audio technology has been deployed at Grace Lutheran Church and Albuquerque Hearing and Balance in Albuquerque, NM, extending hearing accessibility in public venues.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·2mo agoThe Cost of Noise Exposure: Protect Your Hearing TodayAn educational article outlines how quickly noise-induced hearing damage can occur from common activities such as gunshots, power tools, and concerts, and advises on hearing protection.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·2mo agoThe Cost of Noise Exposure: Protect Your Hearing TodayConsumer-facing overview of noise-induced hearing loss risks from everyday activities such as gunshots, power tools, and concerts, with guidance on hearing protection.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·2mo agoNew Cochlear Osia 3 Sound Processor Brings Rechargeable Technology and Enhanced ConnectivityCochlear Limited announced FDA clearance of the Osia 3 Sound Processor, the latest generation of its bone conduction hearing system featuring rechargeable technology and enhanced connectivity.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·2mo agoTinniSoothe and UK Veterans Hearing Foundation Launch Partnership for Veterans with TinnitusTinniSoothe, a British wearable-device manufacturer, announced a partnership with the UK Veterans Hearing Foundation to support veterans affected by tinnitus.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Professional practice·2mo ago· press releaseYour Input Needed: Survey on the Hidden Time Crisis Behind America’s Audiologist ShortageAuditdata has launched a US industry survey investigating the audiologist staffing shortage and administrative burden in hearing care clinics, targeting clinic owners, practice managers, and audiologists.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·2mo agoAmerican Tinnitus Association Launches ATA Academy to to Help Clinicians Better Manage TinnitusThe American Tinnitus Association has launched ATA Academy, an online platform offering evidence-based tinnitus management training for healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Professional org·Public health & policy·3mo agoNIOSH Opens Nominations for 2027 Safe-in-Sound Hearing Loss Prevention AwardsNIOSH is accepting nominations for the 2027 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards, which recognize evidence-based programs and innovations in occupational hearing loss prevention.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo ago· press releaseEUHA 2026 Announces Four Start-Ups Chosen for Live Innovation ShowcaseFour international start-ups have been selected for a live innovation showcase at EUHA 2026, the 70th International Congress of Hearing Care Professionals, to be held in Hanover.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Professional practice·3mo agoHow Hearing Conservation Services Benefit Patients—and Your PracticeA podcast episode on hearinghealthmatters.org discusses how occupational hearing conservation services can help audiologists expand patient care, build community outreach, and grow their practices beyond compliance requirements.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Professional org·Professional practice·3mo ago· press releaseADA Launches AuDvantage™ Program to Strengthen State Audiology AssociationsThe Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) launched the AuDvantage Membership Program, an initiative to strengthen state audiology associations, boost professional engagement, and support the profession's long-term future.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·3mo agoAre We Making Progress in the Evaluation of Acute Vertigo?Article reviews the clinical evaluation of acute vestibular syndrome (AVS), focusing on differentiating benign causes from serious pathologies such as posterior fossa stroke.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·3mo agoThe ACTIVE Study and DTx: A New Chapter for Auditory-Brain Training?Dr. Brian Taylor's monthly column examines the ACTIVE study and digital therapeutics (DTx) as they relate to auditory-brain training, reflecting on research and emerging trends in hearing care.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·3mo agoSay, How’s Your Tinnitus Today?A first-person blog post describing the lived experience of severe tinnitus — characterized as loud, constant, and all-encompassing — and expressing a desire for greater public understanding of the condition.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·3mo agoTinnitus Explained in 60 SecondsDr. Jennifer J. Gans provides a brief lay-audience explanation of tinnitus as a brain-generated phenomenon rather than a peripheral ear problem, highlighting the role of stress.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·3mo agoMED-EL US Launches New Rechargeable Batteries for SONNET 2 and SONNET 3 Audio ProcessorsMED-EL US announced consumer availability of new Standard Pro and Micro Pro rechargeable batteries compatible with SONNET 2 and SONNET 3 cochlear implant audio processors, designed to extend operating time.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·3mo agoMED-EL Expands Beyond Hearing Implants, Acquires Two Inner Ear Gene Therapy Programs from Rescue HearingMED-EL acquired two inner ear gene therapy programs from Rescue Hearing Inc. targeting hearing and balance disorders caused by mutations in the MYO7A and STRC genes.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·3mo agoProposed VA Disability Rating Revisions for Tinnitus Draw Opposition from Lawmakers, Veterans GroupsA coalition of U.S. senators and national veterans organizations is opposing proposed VA changes to disability rating criteria for tinnitus and sleep apnea that could reduce compensation for affected veterans.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·3mo agoNew Book Explores the Relationship Between Hearing Health and Healthy AgingScientific journalist Dr. Robert Keefer has published 'Hear Better Live Longer,' a book reviewing research linking hearing health to cognitive health, emotional well-being, physical safety, and healthy aging.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·3mo agoQualia Oto Receives $1.84M NIH Grant to Advance Cochlear Implant Electrode TechnologyQualia Oto has been awarded a $1.84M NIH NIDCD Phase II SBIR grant to fund two years of R&D advancing its cochlear implant electrode technology.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Regulatory & legal·3mo agoEar device patents for April 2026Three ear device design patents (D1123836, D1124346, D1124347) issued in April 2026 to Dylan Arthur Garber are linked to a consolidated international patent family associated with OTC hearing brand Audien, though ownership attribution is not straightforward from the patents...+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Education & training·3mo agoWhen Students Hear Our Stories: Bringing the Patient’s Voice into Audiology EducationA presenter at the World Congress of Audiology in Seoul describes a project integrating community-engaged learning and patient narratives into audiology student education.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Professional practice·3mo agoOticon Opens Nominations for 2026 Focus on People AwardsOticon is accepting nominations for its 2026 Focus on People Awards, which recognize individuals with hearing loss, caregivers, educators, and professionals making a positive impact in the hearing community.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Hearing aids·3mo agoHearing Aids Associated With 23% Lower Dementia Risk Among People With EpilepsyResearch presented at the 2026 EAN Congress found that hearing aid use was associated with a 23% lower dementia risk in adults with both epilepsy and hearing loss.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·AI & technology·3mo agoNeurotone AI Integrates RHHI into Lace Pro to Measure Real-World Hearing OutcomesNeurotone AI has added the Revised Hearing Handicap Inventory (RHHI) to its Lace Pro app, enabling hearing care professionals to monitor patient-reported outcomes in real-world settings.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·3mo agoAmpetronic | Listen Technologies Adds New Executive Leadership to Support Global GrowthListen Technologies and Ampetronic announced two executive appointments: Kevin Jewkes promoted to SVP of Global Revenue and Alan Kennedy named VP of Operations, aimed at supporting global growth.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·3mo agoU.S. Department of Labor Seeks Input on Future Standards for Occupational Hearing Loss TestingThe U.S. Department of Labor's OWCP is soliciting public comment on whether current methods for evaluating occupational hearing loss remain reliable and appropriate, potentially prompting updated federal standards.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoStudy Identifies New Genetic Clues to the Origins of Ménière’s DiseaseUniversity of Pennsylvania researchers identified genetic evidence linking Ménière's disease to early developmental pathways in the inner ear, offering a new framework for understanding the disorder's origins.+Save