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Audiology Best Practice Standards - Incorporating Virtual Care
As COVID-19 disrupts the global hearing care industry, audiology practices are exploring how to integrate virtual audiological care into their services. A recent Zoom meeting hosted by the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA) featured experts Prof. De Wet Swanepoel, Paul Dybala, PhD, and Mark Truong, discussing the feasibility of incorporating virtual care into best practice models. The session provided insights into how audiology might evolve in a post-COVID world, offering valuab...
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Breaking Down Tinnitus Myths: An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Emily McMahan on Lenire
Tinnitus, a persistent and poorly understood condition in audiology, affects millions with constant ear ringing or buzzing. Lenire has emerged as a potential breakthrough offering relief, but its effectiveness is questioned. HearingTracker audiologist Matthew Allsop interviewed Dr. Emily McMahan, an experienced Lenire practitioner, to explore consumer skepticism, clinical realities, and the science behind bimodal neuromodulation. Through patient insights and recent research, they assess whether L...
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Italian Competition Authority Launches Probe into Italy's Hearing Aid Market
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched an investigative inquiry into the country's hearing aid market, citing concerns over high consumer and public healthcare costs, insufficient price transparency, and potential competition issues. The probe will focus on market dynamics, technological advancements, regulatory changes, and efficiency in public procurement of hearing aids. AGCM has also opened a 30-day public comment period until October 24, 2023. Italy accounts for around 4% of g...
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New Jabra and Sennheiser Earbuds Deliver High-End Hearing Enhancement
The convergence of high-quality audio and advanced hearing enhancement technologies was showcased at CES 2023, where Jabra and Sennheiser introduced new true wireless earbuds designed to combine music streaming with medical-grade hearing assistance. Jabra's Enhance Plus earbuds, priced at $799 per pair, are FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss, featuring advanced noise reduction and feedback suppression. Sennheiser's Conversation Clear Plus Earbuds, d...
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Jabra Elite Sport: Wearable Earbuds with Hearing Aid Technology
This article discusses the convergence of hearing aid and audio technology as companies like GN Group, Starkey, Bragi, Samsung, and Apple integrate advanced features into consumer electronics. The Jabra Elite Sport earbuds exemplify this trend by incorporating technologies originally developed for hearing aids, such as noise suppression and moisture resistance, while offering fitness tracking and voice-activated calling. Companies are leveraging their expertise in both medical and audio domains t...
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Jabra Enhance Introduces Its Latest Flagship OTC Hearing Aid: Jabra Enhance Select 500
Jabra Enhance has unveiled its latest flagship over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid, the Jabra Enhance Select 500, which is the company's smallest and most advanced model yet. Featuring a micro Receiver-in-Ear (RIE) design with SoundScape™ technology and Bluetooth Low-Energy (LE) connectivity, along with future-ready Auracast™ audio broadcast support, the Select 500 offers enhanced speech clarity in noisy environments and seamless integration with compatible devices for calls, music, and media....
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