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MDHearing to Offer Hearing Aids through OTC Insurance Benefit Plans
MDHearing and Medline have partnered to leverage new insurance coverage for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, following the FDA's October 2022 ruling that allows direct consumer sales. This collaboration aims to make high-quality OTC hearing aids more affordable by utilizing health plan benefits, with prices ranging from $300 to $700 per pair. MDHearing offers three models—Neo, Volt, and Volt Max—with features like rechargeability and remote adjustments, currently available at discounted r...
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MDHearingAid, Nordic Semiconductor and the Bluetooth SIG Demonstrate Auracast™ Broadcast Audio at t
Bluetooth's new Auracast™ Broadcast Audio technology, demonstrated at the 2022 HLAA convention, offers a groundbreaking one-to-many wireless streaming solution for hearing aids and audio devices. As part of Bluetooth version 5.2, Auracast allows venues to provide direct-to-aid sound transmission through cost-effective broadcasters, eliminating the need for expensive hearing systems. This technology simplifies accessibility by enabling users to select and stream broadcasts wirelessly, similar to...
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MDHearingAids Gain FDA Premarket Clearance for Smart Hearing Aids and App
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted 510(k) premarket clearance to MD HearingAid for its Smart hearing aids and app, allowing the company to market these devices as equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices. The approval was supported by a 2021 study comparing audiologist-fit devices to self-fit ones from MD HearingAid. These hearing aids use an app to assess and program based on individual hearing profiles, with remote adjustments available via licensed professionals. While...
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Meteorologist Meaghan Thomas on Her Hearing Loss Journey
Meaghan Thomas, a morning broadcast meteorologist in Nashville, Tennessee, is also a passionate advocate for hearing loss awareness. Born with hereditary hearing loss, she has become a prominent voice for the hard of hearing community. After years of hiding her condition, she embraced her boldness by openly sharing her experience and posting photos of herself wearing hearing aids on social media, which garnered widespread support. Thomas founded *The Heart of Hearing*, a nonprofit organization ai...
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Millions of People are Watching Earwax Removal Videos
TikTok has become a surprising platform for earwax removal content, with videos amassing billions of views. These short clips, ranging from professionals cleaning ears to parents helping children, attract audiences due to their shock value and educational aspect, highlighting the importance of ear hygiene. While social media can educate about ear health, not all advice is medically sound—methods like candling or using cotton swabs are discouraged as they pose risks. Experts suggest safer altern...
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Mouse Hearing Loss Reversal Technique To Be Tried in Humans
Genetic therapy for hearing loss has taken a significant step forward as researchers successfully reversed severe hearing loss in mice by targeting the STRC gene, which is responsible for DFNB16, a common form of genetic hearing loss. Using synthetic adeno-associated viruses (AAV), they delivered a healthy stereocilin gene to repair mutated proteins in the inner ear, restoring hair cell function and enabling normal hearing in some cases. While this therapy specifically addresses DFNB16, researche...
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