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New Hope for Those with Single-Sided Deafness
Single-sided deafness (SSD), a condition where one ear has normal or near-normal hearing while the other experiences severe to profound loss, affects approximately 60,000 people in the U.S. Traditional treatments include standard hearing aids, CROS systems, and bone-anchored devices, but recent interest has turned to cochlear implants (CIs) as a potential solution.Approved by the FDA for SSD since July 2019, CIs provide direct electrical stimulation to the cochlea, offering benefits like improved...
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New NASEM Report Recommends Core Outcome Measures for Hearing Health Interventions
On May 14, 2025, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a consensus report titled *Measuring Meaningful Outcomes for Adult Hearing Health Interventions*, addressing the need for standardized outcome measurement in hearing healthcare. The report identifies three core tools: the Words in Noise (WIN) test, the Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB-Global Score), and the Revised Hearing Handicap Inventory (RHHI), to assess speech understanding in co...
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New Oticon Real Hearing Aid with Polaris R Chip Platform Improves Clarity and Protects Against Disrup
Oticon has introduced its latest flagship hearing aid, Oticon Real™, which builds on the success of its predecessor, Oticon More™. Powered by the new Polaris R chip platform and featuring RealSound technology, Oticon Real is designed to deliver a full spectrum of sounds in various environments while minimizing disruptive noises such as wind and handling noise. Key innovations include the SuddenSound Stabilizer, which reduces listening effort by 22% by balancing sudden loud or soft sounds, and...
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New Podcast Raises Awareness About Auditory Processing Disorder in Children
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a neurological condition affecting how the brain processes sounds, impacting many school-aged children's ability to listen effectively. Common signs include difficulty following directions, mishearing words, and struggling in noisy environments. Audiologist Angela Alexander emphasizes that while APD differs from hearing loss, similar strategies can support both conditions. She advises parents and teachers to be proactive, such as using encouraging language, e...
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New Sony Partnership Makes TVs Easier to Hear
This article explores the significance of sound in entertainment and highlights the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss. It introduces SonicCloud, a technology company that developed an app to personalize audio experiences through advanced customization, allowing users to adjust parameters like richness, vowels, and comfort for better speech understanding. The app is designed to be engaging and user-friendly, drawing on insights from audiologists and leveraging smartphone capabiliti...
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New Study Supports Hearing Loss as a Major Factor for People Already at Risk for Dementia
A new study highlights that up to 32% of dementia cases in older adults at risk for cognitive decline may be linked to clinically significant hearing loss, a much higher estimate than previous U.S. studies. The research emphasizes the importance of objective hearing tests over self-reported data, as the latter underestimates the true prevalence and impact of hearing loss. Key findings include that women, White individuals, and those aged 75 and older had higher population attributable fractions (...
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