The world of hearing healthcare may just get a little bigger for the millions of Americans on Medicare suffering from hearing loss. This comes after the introduction of a bipartisan bill called the Audiology Patient Choice Act by Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. This bill proposes expanding the pool of… Continue reading Impact Of The Recently Proposed Audiology Patient Choice Act
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What You Should Know About The Audiology Patient Choice Act
Hearing loss is a condition that affects an estimated 38 million Americans, and with an aging population, that number is only expected to grow in the coming years. With so many people now diagnosed with or reporting some level of hearing loss, researchers and government representatives alike are standing up and taking notice. The most… Continue reading What You Should Know About The Audiology Patient Choice Act
Could This App Detect Hearing Loss?
Technology and the hearing healthcare industry are colliding in more ways than one, and for the estimated 466 million people worldwide with hearing loss, that is proving invaluable. From more comprehensive hearing evaluations to 3D printed ear molds, to apps that can help diners find quieter restaurants and bars to rapidly advancing hearing aids and… Continue reading Could This App Detect Hearing Loss?
How To Have A Special Mother’s Day With Hearing Loss
Mother’s Day is a particular time to celebrate those who play a tremendous role in our lives. It is a great time to show appreciation to those moms, stepmoms, and others who take on the mother role. How will you celebrate it this year? A party or a special dinner at a favorite restaurant perhaps?… Continue reading How To Have A Special Mother’s Day With Hearing Loss
Celebrating Mother’s Day With Hearing Loss
Each May, people around the country gather to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the loving mothers in their family. To celebrate, we hold picnics and brunches or just spend a quiet afternoon with mom enjoying some fresh spring air. But, while Mother’s Day is supposed to be a special and relaxing celebratory occasion,… Continue reading Celebrating Mother’s Day With Hearing Loss
How To Keep Your Hearing Aids Clean This Spring
The arrival of spring signals many things including “spring cleaning.” Why not make this a time for cleaning your hearing aids as well? These high-tech devices do incredible things, but they do require regular cleaning and maintenance. Read on to find some excellent tips for cleaning and repairing your hearing aids this season. Keeping Hearing… Continue reading How To Keep Your Hearing Aids Clean This Spring
Investigational Hearing Protection Drug Given FDA Clearance for Human Testing
Oricula Therapeutics, a Seattle-based biotech, has received FDA clearance to begin volunteer human testing for their investigational drug ORC-13661. ORC-13661 is being studied for its potential to preserve hearing by protecting the ear hair cells of patients taking antibiotics known to cause hearing damage. The human testing will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and the movement… Continue reading Investigational Hearing Protection Drug Given FDA Clearance for Human Testing
3D Printing Could Revolutionize the Hearing Aid Industry
These days, technology is advancing at lightning speed. Things we thought impossible just a few years ago are now making their way into everyday life leaving us marveling at the possibilities of science. One such advancement has been 3D printing capabilities. You may have heard of 3D printing in recent years, but this exciting new… Continue reading 3D Printing Could Revolutionize the Hearing Aid Industry
This New Drug May Prevent Hearing Loss
These days there seems to be a pill for just about everything, but could the next one on the horizon really help prevent hearing loss? A new study may prove that the answer to that question is, “yes.” Oricula Therapeutics of Seattle, whose scientists work at the University of Washington and Fred Hutch Cancer Research… Continue reading This New Drug May Prevent Hearing Loss
What You Should Know Before Getting A Smaller Hearing Aid
Millions of Americans have now been diagnosed with hearing loss and hearing aids are helping many of them manage that hearing loss while continuing to live life to the fullest. The hearing aid industry has answered the growing demand over recent years with ever more sophisticated and versatile choices that make hearing with a hearing… Continue reading What You Should Know Before Getting A Smaller Hearing Aid