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Osteoporosis and Hearing Loss: A Closer Look at a Connection
Osteoporosis, a bone disease characterized by reduced bone density and increased fracture risk, often begins around age 50, similar to age-related hearing loss. Patricia L. Morris, diagnosed with both osteoporosis and hearing loss in her 50s, highlights the potential connection between these conditions. Research suggests that individuals with osteoporosis may have a higher risk of sudden sensorineural hearing loss, possibly due to bone demineralization affecting the temporal bone housing the coch...
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OTC Hearing Aids May Be Delayed Until at Least Mid-2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has omitted "Establishing Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids and Streamlining Regulations" from its Spring 2021 Regulatory Agenda, despite its inclusion in previous sessions. This absence is likely due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and leadership uncertainties at the FDA under the Biden administration. FDA policy advisor Ian Ostermiller clarified that the omission does not preclude addressing OTC hearing aids this year, as the rule may...
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OTC Hearing Aids Regulations to Be Published by 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently indicated its tentative plan to address Over-The-Counter (OTC) hearing aids in the Spring 2021 Unified Agenda, following years of delays. The agency aims to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) through the Federal Register, initiating a ~60 day public comment period and up to 180 days for final regulations. This process could result in finalized rules by early to mid-2022. However, this rulemaking effort has been repeatedly delaye...
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Oticon Launches Jet PX: Essential-Level Hearing Aid Powered by Advanced AI
Oticon has introduced the Oticon Jet PX, an essential-level hearing aid designed to provide consistent and natural sound performance in diverse listening environments. Leveraging Oticon’s advanced DNN (Deep Neural Network) technology, trained on 12 million real-world sound scenarios, Jet PX enhances speech clarity and delivers a more natural listening experience, even in noisy settings. Available in miniRITE and miniBTE styles, with both rechargeable and traditional battery options, the device ...
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Oticon Launches Oticon Intent: A Sensor-Driven Hearing Aid Designed to Understand Your Listening Need
Oticon Intent is the latest advancement in hearing aid technology, featuring the world’s first user-intent sensors and cutting-edge 4D Sensor Technology. This innovative system captures a person’s unique communication intentions and adapts sound processing to provide tailored hearing support across various listening environments. By monitoring the acoustic environment, head and body movements, and conversation activity, Oticon Intent enhances speech comprehension by 15% and allows users to en...
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Oticon's Opn S Hearing Aids Improve Speech-in-Noise Understanding
The article introduces the Oticon Opn S™, a cutting-edge hearing aid powered by the new Velox S™ platform. It offers enhanced speech understanding and reduced listening effort, along with advanced features such as Bluetooth connectivity, direct audio streaming, up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge, Apple device compatibility, telecoil support, and an IP68 water resistance rating. The product is designed to provide an open sound experience and leverage BrainHearing™ technology f...
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